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==Career==
==Career==
In 2004, He dubuted as a mainstream actor in ''Me Paren Enna'' which was directed by [[Asoka Handagama]] and produced by YA TV. His performance in the drama was rewarded at the inaugural [[Raigam Tele'es]] ceremony in 2005, as the Best Actor.
In 2004, He dubuted as a mainstream actor in ''Me Paren Enna'' which was directed by [[Asoka Handagama]] and produced by YA TV. His performance in the drama was rewarded at the inaugural [[Raigam Tele'es]] ceremony in 2005, as the Best Actor. His maiden cinema acting came through ''Kumara Kanyawi'' directed by K. A. Wijeratne.


He conducts performing arts classes called ''Prana''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://srilankamirror.com/entertainment-mirror/10026-i-sought-legal-assistance-because-my-wife-is-innocent-dhananjaya |title="I sought legal assistance because my wife is innocent" |publisher=srilankamirror |accessdate=19 September 2019}}</ref>
He conducts performing arts classes called ''Prana''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://srilankamirror.com/entertainment-mirror/10026-i-sought-legal-assistance-because-my-wife-is-innocent-dhananjaya |title="I sought legal assistance because my wife is innocent" |publisher=srilankamirror |accessdate=19 September 2019}}</ref>
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==Filmography==

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! Year !! Film !! Roles !! Ref.
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| 2012 || ''Kumari Kanyavi'' || ||
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==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==

Revision as of 05:19, 19 September 2019

Dhananjaya Siriwardena
ධනංජය සිරිවර්ධන
Born
Kandy, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
Occupation(s)Actor, Dramatist, TV Host
Years active2004–present
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
SpouseShashini Siriwardena
FatherSunil Siriwardena
RelativesMadhumadhawa Aravinda (brother)
AwardsBest Actor
Best Upcoming Actor

Dhananjaya Siriwardhane (Template:Lang-si), is an award winning actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.[1][2][3][4] Hailed from a family of artists, Siriwardena is also a television host.[5][6]

Personal life

His father Sunil Siriwardana is a musician and a renowned lyricist in Sri Lanka. His elder brother Madhumadhawa Aravinda is also a popular singer, actor as well as a politician. Dhananjaya is married to Shashini. She is a flight attendent in Dubai.[7] Dhananjaya first met Shashini in 2005 during a photo shoot of Indika Mallawaarachchi.[8]

Career

In 2004, He dubuted as a mainstream actor in Me Paren Enna which was directed by Asoka Handagama and produced by YA TV. His performance in the drama was rewarded at the inaugural Raigam Tele'es ceremony in 2005, as the Best Actor. His maiden cinema acting came through Kumara Kanyawi directed by K. A. Wijeratne.

He conducts performing arts classes called Prana.[9]

Selected television serials

  • Me Paren Enna[10]
  • Sakura Mal[11]
  • Mama Newei Mama
  • Wasuda
  • Rathriyawee[12]
  • Adaraneeya Poornima[13]
  • Gal Pilimaya Saha Bol Pilimaya[14]
  • Sithaka Mahima[15]
  • Maada Eyama Wiya[16]
  • Adariye
  • Millewa Walawwa[17]
  • Sillara Samanallu[18]
  • Amaya[19]
  • Senehasa Kaviyak[20]
  • Sanhinda Pamula
  • Potawetiya
  • Haras Paara

Filmography

Year Film Roles Ref.
2012 Kumari Kanyavi

Awards and nominations

[21][22][23]

Year Award Award Festival Result
2004 Best actor Raigam Tele'es 2005 Won
2012 Most popular Actor Sumathi Awards 2012 Won

References

  1. ^ "I will give the last speech in this year end". Divaina. 13 December 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  2. ^ "I don't like people that pretend to be someone they are not". Silumina. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Brothers politics are not relevant to me" (in Sinhala). Mawbima. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Ali Kathawa ready for release". Daily News. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Hiru award ceremony with Bollywood celebrities" (in Sinhala). Mawbima. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  6. ^ "I am a teledrama actor". Hiru TV. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  7. ^ "He gives me lot that I expect - Shashini & Dhananjaya Siriwardena". lkactress. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  8. ^ "Photo memory of 2005 when Dhananjaya met Sashini Siriwardena". gossiplankanews. Retrieved 19 September 2019. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 49 (help)
  9. ^ ""I sought legal assistance because my wife is innocent"". srilankamirror. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Me Paren Enna Teledrama travels the A9". Sunday Observer. 11 January 2004. Retrieved 11 January 2004.
  11. ^ "'Sakura Mal' blooms". Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  12. ^ "'Rathriyawee' relates repercussions of disturbed families". Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  13. ^ Fernando, Susitha R. (May 2009). "Aadaraneeya Poornima:Tale of love every weekday". Sunday Times. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
  14. ^ Fernando, Susitha R. (May 2009). "Gal Pilimaya' has many dramatic twists". Sunday Times. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
  15. ^ "'Sithaka Mahima': Salutes war heroes". Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  16. ^ "Titus narrates tragedies of two women". Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  17. ^ Fernando, Susitha R. (2 September 2012). "Millewa Walawwa' to unravel mysteries of a mansion". Sunday Times. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  18. ^ "Sillara samnallu actor Dana taks about awards" (in Sinhala). Mawbima. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  19. ^ "Amaya teledrama". alankulamafilms. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  20. ^ "Senehasa Kaviyak 2006". nalanmendis teles. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  21. ^ "This award is a pleasure to me, who lost many things in life". Sarasaviya (in Sinhala). 6 December 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  22. ^ "Nominees for 21st Sumathi Awards announced". Daily FT. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  23. ^ Fernando, Susitha R. (9 December 2012). "Swayanjaatha bags best awards". Sunday Times. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
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