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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 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.
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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:
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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 |
