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Roshan Pilapitiya
රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය
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Born
Polwatta Rajapaksa Rajakaruna Rajawasala Mudiyanselage Chethiya Roshan Bandara Abeysinghe

(1975-03-21) 21 March 1975 (age 50)
Kandy, Sri Lanka
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
Parents
  • Ariya Abhayasinghe (father)
  • Mallika Pilapitiya (mother)

Roshan Pilapitiya, born on March 21, 1975, is a famous actor and singer from Sri Lanka. He has starred in many movies, plays, and TV shows. Roshan is especially well-known for his roles in TV series. He even won the "Most Popular Actor" award at the Sumathi Tele Awards in both 2003 and 2004.

About Roshan Pilapitiya

Roshan Pilapitiya was born on March 21, 1975. He grew up in Hanguranketha, a city near Kandy, Sri Lanka. He is the youngest of four children. His father, Ariya Abhayasinghe, owned a tea plantation. Roshan's 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 March 2022.

Roshan's Education and Family

Roshan first went to C. C. College in Hanguranketha. Later, he attended Dharmaraja College in Kandy for his high school education. He was a very good student and loved acting in school plays. In 1988, he was part of the school's best drama team. He also won an award for the best actor among different 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. He often talks about how wonderful his family is.

Roshan was in a relationship with actress Chathurika Pieris from 2001 to 2013. In 2017, he married Ridma Perera. They have one son named Rahul.

Roshan's Acting and Singing Career

Roshan Pilapitiya started his career in a musical band around 1987-1989. He played the guitar, keyboard, and sang. His acting journey began with a TV drama called Golu Hadawatha. This show was directed by the famous Lester James Peries.

Early Acting Roles

Roshan's first movie was an English film called Disco Girl in 1990. He later played the main role in the 2008 remake of the film Hatharadenaama Soorayo. The original movie's lead role was played by Vijaya Kumaratunga.

In 2002, Roshan won a Presidential award for "Best Upcoming Actor." He starred in many successful TV dramas like Mandakini (1999), Daru Upatha (2001), and Rajjumala (2004). He also received praise for his acting in shows like Ek Murgaanganaawiyak.

Popular TV Shows

Roshan has appeared in many television series. Here are some of his notable works:

  • 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)
  • 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)

Roshan's Songs

Roshan Pilapitiya is also a talented singer. Here are some of his songs:

  • 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 won 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's Filmography

Roshan Pilapitiya has acted in many films over the years. Here is a list of some of them:

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Language Role Ref.
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 Not yet released Sinhala
TBA Thanapathilage Gedara Not yet released Sinhala
TBA Agni Not yet released Sinhala
TBA Rosa Kale Api Yan Not yet released Sinhala
TBA Yathra Not yet released Sinhala
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