Raja Sumanapala

Navaratne Bandara Raja Sumanapala (born 1936 – died 2003 as රාජා සුමනපාල) [Sinhala]), popularly known as Raja Sumanapala, was an award-winning actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.[1]

Raja Sumanapala
රාජා සුමනපාල
Born
Navaratne Bandara Raja Sumanapala

(1936-Missing required parameter 1=month!-00)Missing required parameter 1=month! , 1936
Palmadulla, Sri Lanka
Died2003(2003-00-00) (aged 70–71)
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationGankanda Central College, Pelmadulla
OccupationActor, Dramatist, Musician
Years active1963–2003
Spouse(s)Rathna Sumanapala (m. 1965)
Children4

Personal life

He was born on 1936 in Pelmadulla. He completed education from Gankanda Central College, Pelmadulla.[2]

He was married to popular actress Rathna Sumanapala. The couple has two daughters - Waruni, Manjula - and two sons - Prabash and Mahesh.[3][2]

Acting career

He worked in Pelmadulla Art Forum in music department where he met future wife Rathna.[3]

He has acted in several popular television serials in the early periods. His character as "Ali James" in Kopi Kade was highly popularized.[4]

Selected television serials
  • Hathe Wasama [5]
  • Hiru Sandu Hamuwe [6]
  • Hiruta Muwawen [7]
  • Laa Hiru Dahasak [8]
  • Lokanthaya
  • Wetath Niyarath [9]
  • Yashorawaya

Awards

Filmography

Sumanapala started his film career with 1977 film Pembara Madhu directed by Sugathapala Senarath Yapa.[11] Some of his popular cinema acting came through Mangala Thegga, Wadula, Palama Yata, Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli and his final film Parliament Jokes.

YearFilmRoleRef.
1977Pembara MadhuWin doubter
1978Selinage Walawwa
1980Jodu Walalu
1980Sinhabahu
1981Induta Mal Mitak
1982Adhishtana
1983Manik Maliga
1984WadulaFisherman
1987Mangala TheggaEranda
1987Kiwulegedara MohottalaCave meeting onlooker
1989Siri MeduraSiri supporter
1990Palama YataMudalali[12]
1991Golu Muhude Kunatuwa
1993Chaya Maya
1993Ordinary MagicSabish
1994Ambu Samiyo
1994SandamadalaGramasevaka
1996Thunweni Aehe
1997The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & BalooBuldeo's servant[13]
1997Apaye Thappara 84000k
1998Gini Avi Saha Gini KeliGuney
1998Aege Vairaya 3Larry
2000Rajya Sevaya PinisaiShot shop owner[14]
2002Parliament JokesGuneris[15]
2010Kshema BhoomiMendis

References
  1. "Actor Raja Sumanapala". films.lk. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  2. "Veteran actress Ratna Sumanapala says she is happy with the award". Divaina. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  3. "Rathna Sumanapala, Kopi Kade Hamine". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  4. "Kopi Kade gets stronger with every programme". Daily News. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  5. "Hathe Wasama now on Siyatha TV". saaravita. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  6. "Hiru Sandu Hamuwe". paradisaya. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  7. "Hiruta Muwaven". Torana Video. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  8. "Laa Hiru Dahasak". mirrorarts. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  9. "The Only Live Television Drama". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  10. "Sumathi Award winners in each year". www.sumathiawards.lk.
  11. "Raja Summanapala filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  12. "All about the film "Palama Yata"". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  13. "Are Films Using Names in Vain?". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
  14. "'Rajya Sevaya Pinisai' shows a political crisis". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  15. "Ranjan's maiden effort". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
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