Ravindra Rupasena (Sinhala:රවීන්ද්ර රූපසේන) (1929 – 15 April, 1978) was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema.[1][2][3]
Ravindra Rupasena | |
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| Born | 1929 |
| Died | 15 April 1978 (aged 49) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Nalanda College Colombo |
| Years active | 1954–1978 |
| Known for | Film Acting |
| Spouse | Leena de Silva |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life and education
editRupasena was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.[4]
Rupasena was married to fellow popular actress, Leena de Silva from 11 November 1960 to his death in 1978.[5] He met Leena during his maiden film Ahankara Sthree and then the couple appeared in many films together, including Surathali, Sohoyuro, Sundara Birinda, Suneetha and Nalagana. The couple has one son and one daughter. Rupasena died on 15 April 1978 from a sudden heart attack at the age of 49.[6]
Career
editRupasena made his maiden cinematic appearance through the 1954 film Ahankara Sthree directed by A.B. Raja. Then he continued to act in many popular movies including, Surathali, Sundara Birinda and Sujage Rahasa. He made his final cinema appearance in 1967 with the film Amathala Unada directed by D.M. Daas.[7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Ahankara Sthree | Sukumal 'Daya' | |
| 1956 | Surathali | Sudath | |
| 1958 | Sohoyuro | ||
| 1958 | Daskama | ||
| 1958 | Suneetha | ||
| 1960 | Sundara Birinda | Sunil | |
| 1960 | Nalangana | Sunil | [8] |
| 1964 | Sulalitha Sobani | Keerthi | |
| 1964 | Sujage Rahasa | ||
| 1967 | Amathala Unada |
References
edit- ^ "Actors in Sri Lankan cinema - Ravindra Rupasena". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Ravindra Rupasena filmography". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Henry Jayasena 'A gifted and decent human being….'". island. 2007. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
- ^ "In memory of Henry Jayasena". island. 2011. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
- ^ Screen queen of yesteryear
- ^ "Awards, Tributes ... No regrets about not receiving". Divaina. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Ravindra Rupasena films". IMDb. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "All about the film "Nalangana"". sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
External links
edit- "Henry Jayasena - A gifted and decent human being". The Island. 2007-12-12. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- "MOVIE STORY SUM-UP FROM 1947 By Kumaradasa Wagista". Sunday Times. 2 January 2000. Retrieved 24 January 2012.