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Roshan Pilapitiya
රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය |
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Polwatta Rajapaksa Rajakaruna Rajawasala Mudiyanselage Chethiya Roshan Bandara Abeysinghe
21 March 1975 Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Dharmaraja College |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse(s) | Ridma Perera (2017–present) |
| Partner(s) | Chathurika Pieris (2001–2012) |
| Children | 1 |
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Roshan Pilapitiya (born March 21, 1975) is a famous actor and singer from Sri Lanka. He is well-known for his roles in Sri Lankan movies, plays, and TV shows. Roshan has won awards for being a very popular actor, including the Most Popular Actor award at the Sumathi Tele Awards in 2003 and 2004.
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About Roshan Pilapitiya's Life
Early Life and Family
Roshan Pilapitiya was born on March 21, 1975, in Hanguranketha, a town near Kandy, Sri Lanka. He is the youngest of four children. His father, Ariya Abhayasinghe, owned a tea plantation. His mother, Mallika Pilapitiya, was also an actress. She played the first female lead role in Sri Lanka's first outdoor movie, Rekava, in 1956. She passed away in 2022.
Education and School Days
Roshan went to C. C. College in Hanguranketha for his first years of school. Later, he attended Dharmaraja College in Kandy for his high school education. He was a talented student, especially in drama. In 1988, he was part of his school's best drama team. He even won an award for the best actor among all schools that year. Roshan is a strong Buddhist and cares a lot about his family. He has two older brothers, Kapila and Chathura, and an older sister, Thrishara.
Roshan's Family Today
Roshan Pilapitiya was previously in a relationship with actress Chathurika Pieris. In 2017, he married Ridma Perera. They have a son named Rahul.
Roshan Pilapitiya's Career
Starting in Music and Acting
Roshan started his career in a musical band, playing guitar and keyboard, and singing. His first movie was an English film called Disco Girl in 1990. He made his acting debut in a TV drama called Golu Hadawatha in 1988. This show was directed by the famous Lester James Peries.
Key Roles and Successes
Roshan has played main roles in many successful films and TV shows. Some of his popular works include Mandakini (1999) and Daru Upatha (2001). He also starred in the remake of the film Hatharadenaama Soorayo in 2008. Roshan won a Presidential award for Best Upcoming Actor in 2002.
Notable Television Serials
- Golu Hadawatha (1988)
- Mandakini (1999)
- Neela Pabulu (2018–present)
- Ek Murgaanganaawiyak (1999)
- Gini Dalu Meda (1999)
- Magi (2000)
- Mahagedara (2000)
- Weda Mahaththaya (2000)
- Daruwange Ammala (2000)
- Dath Kekulu Pala (2000)
- Magi (2000)
- Hemanthaye Wasanthayak (2001)
- Daru Upatha (2001)
- Nisala Diya Sasala Viya (2001)
- Diya Sewaneli (2001)
- Ambu Daruwo (2001)
- Sooriya Daruwo (2002)
- Indrachapa (2005)
- Issaraha Gedara (2002)
- Visi Ekwana Horawa (2002)
- Monara Kirilli (2002)
- Suwanda Obai Amme (2003)
- Sandawathaka Waruna (2003)
- Samanala Gamanak (2003)
- Sathyaya (2003)
- Diya Sithuvam (2004)
- Wasanthaya Awilla (2004)
- Rajjumala (2004)
- Rangana Vijithaya (2004)
- Samanala Gamana (2004)
- Sanda Hiru Tharu (2004)
- Vasanthaya Avilla (2004)
- Rankira Soya (2004)
- Sandali Saha Radika (2006)
- Sujatha (2006)
- Heeye Manaya (2006)
- Pethi Ahulana Mala (2006)
- Dhana Rina (2007)
- Surangana Duwa (2007)
- Man Hinda (2007)
- Satharadenek Senpathiyo (2007)
- Dewana Maw (2007)
- Kampitha Vill (2008)
- Karuwala Gedara (2008)
- Diya Sithuwam (2008)
- Isuru Yogaya (2006)
- Dakina Dakina Mal
- Sihina Kumari (2009)
- Sulang Kapolla (2010)
- Prarthana Mal (2010)
- Me Sonduru Piyapath (2010)
- Sihina Aran Enna (2010)
- Prarthana (2011)
- Isuru Sangramaya (2011)
- Doowaru (2012)
- Isuru Sangramaya (2012)
- Nirsathwayo (2013)
- Sasara Sarani (2014)
- Raena (2014)
- Daskon (2015)
- Devi (2016)
- Me Mamai (2016)
- Salsapuna (2016–2018)
- Sooriya Nayo (2017)
- Thawa Durai Jeewithe (2017)
- Sidu (2016–2018)
- Kotipathiyo (2018)
- Raahu (2018)
- Idora Wassa (2018)
- Amuthu Rasikaya (2019)
- Ran Bedi Minissu (2019)
- Sanda Nati Reya (TBD)
- Sanda Vimana (TBD)
- Susumaka Ima (2019)
- Click (2019)
- Ahas Maliga (2019)
- Nenala (2020)
- Paara Dige (2021)
- Api Apa Athara (2021)
- Ves Gaththo (2021)
- 4chun Residencies (2023)
- Circuskarayo (2023)
- Kunchanadha (2024)
- Paata Kurullo (2024)
- Prema Rasthiyaduwa (2024)
- Sikuru Awith (2024)
Songs by Roshan Pilapitiya
Roshan Pilapitiya has also sung many songs, including:
- Mage Nisala Lowe
- Sahasak Sithuwili
- Soduru Pem Kathawak
- Soduru Sedewaka
- Atheethayata Yana Pare
- Bidunu Premaya
- Matath Hora Mage Nethu Laga
- Hamuwee Wenwi Giyath
- Nonimi Pemaka Petali
- Paasal Samaye Dutu.
- Hitha Parala
- Dakinna Awe
Awards and Recognition
Roshan Pilapitiya has received several awards for his acting:
- Best Upcoming Actor in Sumathi Awards – 2000
- Dharmaraja Abhinandana Award – 2001
- Best Upcoming Actor in Sarasaviya Awards – 2002
- Best Upcoming Actor in Presidential Awards – 2002
- Most Popular Actor in Sumathi Awards – 2003
- Most Popular Actor in Sumathi Awards – 2004
- Best Actor in Sumathi Awards – 2005
Roshan Pilapitiya's Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Ref. |
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| 1990 | Disco Girl | English | ||
| 1991 | Senehasaka Sihinaya | Sinhala | ||
| 1991 | Iron Trungal | English | ||
| 1992 | New York Dreams | English | ||
| 1994 | Nohadan Landune | Sinhala | Rathnapala | |
| 1995 | Ross & Margurette | French | ||
| 1999 | Mandakini | Sinhala | ||
| 2000 | Sanda Yahanata | Sinhala | ||
| 2000 | Ginigath Madusamaya | Sinhala | Anuruddha | |
| 2001 | Daru Upatha | Sinhala | ||
| 2002 | Sudu Sewaneli | Sinhala | Heen Banda | |
| 2004 | Samawenna Ma Raththarane | Sinhala | ||
| 2004 | Rajjumala | Sinhala | ||
| 2006 | Ammawarune | Sinhala | Saliya | |
| 2006 | Eka Malaka Pethi | Sinhala | Arun Basnayake | |
| 2007 | Mr Dana Rina | Sinhala | Roshan | |
| 2008 | Hathara Denaama Soorayo remake | Sinhala | Vijay | |
| 2008 | Nil Diya Yahana | Sinhala | ||
| 2010 | Dakina Dakina Mal | Sinhala | Aravinda | |
| 2011 | Mahindagamanaya | Sinhala | Minister Aritta | |
| 2013 | Samanala Sandhawaniya | Sinhala | Punya's husband | |
| 2014 | Swarnapali | |||
| 2014 | Bhavatharana | Sinhala | ||
| 2016 | Natannethuwa Dinna | Sinhala | Nishan Porapitiya | |
| 2017 | Dharmayuddhaya | Sinhala | OIC Ravi | |
| 2018 | Nela | Sinhala | Charles | |
| 2018 | Vaishnavee | Sinhala | Laxmi's lover | |
| 2018 | Nidahase Piya DS | Sinhala | D. C. Senanayake | |
| 2018 | Tawume Iskole | Sinhala | Doctor Vijay | |
| 2019 | Bhavatharana | Sinhala | ||
| 2019 | Reload | Sinhala | Yama King | |
| 2020 | Nim Him | Sinhala | ||
| 2020 | The Horn | Sinhala | Dino | |
| 2021 | Wassane Sihinaya | Sinhala | ||
| 2023 | Kadira Divyaraja | Sinhala | ||
| 2024 | Passport | Sinhala | ||
| 2024 | Wishma | Sinhala | ||
| TBA | Girivassipura |
Sinhala | ||
| TBA | Thanapathilage Gedara |
Sinhala | ||
| TBA | Agni |
Sinhala | ||
| TBA | Rosa Kale Api Yan |
Sinhala | ||
| TBA | Yathra |
Sinhala |
