Susantha Chandramali
Susantha Chandramali | |
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සුසන්තා චන්ද්රමාලි | |
Born | Abeysiri Narayana Susantha Chandramali Wanigaratne (1964年02月21日)21 February 1964 Mulkirigala, Hambantota, Ceylon |
Died | 1 March 2025(2025年03月01日) (aged 61) |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1986–2024 |
Political party | United People's Freedom Alliance |
Spouse | Kumaru Liyanage (m. 1990) |
Children | Thisuri Yuwanika |
Susantha Chandramali (Sinhala: සුසන්තා චන්ද්රමාලි; born Abeysiri Narayana Susantha Chandramali Wanigaratne;[1] [deprecated source ] 21 February 1964 – 1 March 2025) was a Sri Lankan actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television.[2] She was best known for the dramatic roles in the television serials such as Charulatha, Manokaaya, Sujatha and Kande Gedara.
Acting career
[edit ]Her maiden cinematic experience came through a supportive role in 2000 blockbuster film Saroja, directed by Somaratne Dissanayake.[3] Some of her popular films are Jaya Pita Jaya, Ran Kevita and Nidahase Piya DS.
Political career
[edit ]In 2009, Chandramali contested under the United People's Freedom Alliance for the Southern Provincial Council.[4] [5] However, she failed to get elected.[6]
Personal life and death
[edit ]Susantha Chandramali was born in Mulkirigala, Hambantota on 21 February 1964. She married her husband Kumaru Liyanage on 12 March 1991.[7] The couple had one daughter, Thisuri Yuwanika,[8] [9] who would eventually go on to become a popular teledrama and cinema actress in her own right.[10] [11]
In 2020, Chandramali was diagnosed with stage one cancer. She subsequently underwent treatment to reduce the cancer growth.[12] The treatment was initially successful, and she returned to acting. However, the cancer began to worsen in late 2024 and she was once again hospitalised to undergo more treatment. She died at hospital on 1 March 2025, at the age of 61.[13]
Selected television serials
[edit ]- Ahas[14]
- Anantha
- Ayomi (2021)[15]
- Chakrandi[16]
- Charulatha
- Denuwara Manike[17]
- Ehipillamak Yata[18]
- Gamane Yaa
- Ganga Saha Nissanka[19]
- Girikula[20]
- Hima Varusa[21]
- Ihirunu Kiri[22]
- Kadathira[23]
- Kadupul Mal[24]
- Kande Gedara[25]
- Manokaya[26]
- Maya Mansala[27]
- Meda Gedara[28]
- Miringu Sayura[29]
- Muthu Palasa[30]
- Pawani[31]
- Pini Wessak[32]
- Raja Varama[33]
- Rajini[34]
- Ranga Soba[35]
- Samanala Wasanthaya[36] [37]
- Samanala Yaya[38]
- Sanda Ginigath Rathriya[39]
- Sanda Gomman Re[40]
- Sanda Numba Nam[41]
- Santhrase[42] [43]
- Sasara Bendi Bemi[44]
- Sihina Cindrella[30]
- Sivusiya Gawwa[45] [46]
- Sudu Hamine[47]
- Sujatha
- Suwanda Yahaluwo[48]
- Thimira Gira[30]
- Visirunu Renu[49]
- Wanawadule Wasanthaya[50]
- Wasanthaya Aran Evith[51]
- Wasuli Kanda[52]
- Weda Mahaththaya[53]
Filmography
[edit ]Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | Saroja | Nurse | [54] |
2004 | Sumedha | ||
2005 | One Shot | School teacher | [55] |
2006 | Udugan Yamaya | [56] | |
2007 | Ran Kevita | Suran's mother | [57] |
2010 | Jaya Pita Jaya | Sandhya | [58] |
2011 | Nidi Yahana Kalabei | [59] | |
2013 | Ran Kevita 2 | Suran's mother | [60] |
2015 | Pravegaya | [61] | |
2016 | Weerawarna | Ayesha's mother | [62] |
2017 | Punchi Apith Baya Na Dan | Wimala | [63] |
2018 | Nidahase Piya DS | Molly Dunuwila | [64] |
References
[edit ]- ^ "Susantha Chandramali films". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Actresses in Sri Lankan cinema - Susantha Chandramali". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Susantha Chandramali filmography". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
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- ^ "Another Sri Lankan actress to enter politics". colombopage. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "UPFA wins 38 seats, UNP 14, JVP 3 and SLMC none Mahinda bags South with two-third majority". The Island. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "It is a busy time for her wedding". rategossip. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Chat With Susantha Chandramali and Thisuri Yuwanika" . Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ "Happy soul". Daily News. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Thisuri Yuwanika – Susantha Chandramali's Daughter". Lanka Help. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
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- ^ Veteran actress Susantha Chandramali passes away
- ^ "Buddhini fly high with 'Ahas'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ ""Ayomi" on ITN from tomorrow". Sarasaviya. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Filming of "Chakrandi"". The Island. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Denuwara Manike". paradisaya. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "A tale of a teacher". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ "Ganga Saha Nissanka by Bermin Laili Fernando". Library, University of Moratuwa. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
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- ^ "Mano Kaaya". paradisaya. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
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- ^ a b c "On television with daughter". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
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- ^ "'Samanala Yaya': A failed trick". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ "New film on mini screen". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "'Sanda Gomman Re' depicts the mystery of human life". Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Sanda Numba Nam touches the pulse". The Nation. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Santhrase". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Santhrase is full of suspense". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "Sasara Bendi Bemi, a tale of rebirth". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "'Sivusiya Gawwa': tale of a dramatist and his love". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "'Siw Siya Gawwa': A tender love story". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Sudu Hamine; A tale with a twist". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ "'Suwanda Yahaluwo': Deals with human love". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "'Visirinu Renu' shows the worlds of six women". Sunday Times. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Sudath's stories on screen again". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ "'Wasanthaya Arang Evith': A tale of complex relationships". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "'Wasuli Kanda' every Saturday". Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Two unusual teledramas". Sunday Times. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "'Saroja': tale of two small girls". Sunday Times. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "One Shot One". The Island. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "'Against the Tide' in London Film Festival". BBC. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "A treat for children of all ages". Daily News. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Nidi Yahana Kaelabei". lankaflix. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Ran Kevita 2 reaches milestone". Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Weerawarna". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "Tale about fearless children". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^ "Father Of The Nation, DS Senanayake's Legacy To Silver Screen". asianmirror. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
External links
[edit ]- Susantha Chandramali at IMDb
- Grand Alliance finalised as unp remains unsure of Pres. Poll
- Faces no problem for Ruhunu voters – Susil
- Chat With Susantha Chandramali And Thisuri Yuwanika
- Chat with Susantha Chandramali