Palitha Silva
පාලිත සිල්වා
Born
Garanduwa Baarage Palitha Silva

(1967-08-31) 31 August 1967 (age 56)
Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
OccupationActor
Years active1984–present
SpouseNamalee Silva
Children4
AwardsBest Actor/ most popular actor

Garanduwa Baarage Palitha Silva (born August 30, 1967, as පාලිත සිල්වා) [Sinhala]) is a Sri Lankan actor, dramatist, producer, director, scriptwriter, and author.[1][2] He started his career at 15 years of age when he was chosen to train at the esteemed Professor Solomon Fonseka's school of Acting. Silva has acted in more than 400 television serials[3] and is best known for the roles in teledramas Keetaya, Deweni Inima and titular character in the biographical film Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano.[4]

In June 2019, he was awarded the honorific title Maanava Hithavadee Keerthi Sri Veeraputra Deshabandu and then Kalaashubana Janaranjana Keerthi Sri Deshamanya in July 2021 for his service towards Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Personal life

He is married to his longtime partner, Namalee Silva. She is the Deputy Chief Superintendent of the Marketing Division of Sri Lanka Insurance. She went to Holy Family Convent in Bambalapitiya and Devi Balika Vidyalaya in Colombo. Then Namalee graduated with a marketing degree from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, London. She knew Palitha since 10 years of age. They both lived in the same village, Mount Lavinia and both attended the same Dhamma School, Mount Lavinia Dhammodaya Dhamma School.[5]

Theater career

His entry to theater and drama came through Dharmasiri Bandaranayake's drama Ekadhipathy. Winning his first state youth award for script writing, directing and acting in Thawath ek wiroopiyek, at the young age of 16, in 1983, at 18 years old, he went on to act in Sri Lanka's most critically acclaimed stage drama Sargent Nallathambi alongside Nihal Silva. .[6] Silva also studied and acted under the directorship of Helena Lehtimäki in her productions of Bertolt Brecht's Mr Puntila and his Man Matti and William Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dreams. In 1988, Silva was nominated for the best actor award at the National State Drama festival for playing the character of Estragon in a production of Samuel Beckette's Waiting for Godot. In 1994, Silva won the Best Actor Award at the State Drama festival for Kaspa.

In 1984, his maiden theater direction came through the play Ballangen Pravesam Wenu.,[3] the play gained much awards and accolades at the National Youth Drama festival. He also directed stage plays for many schools such as Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya and S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia. He has also worked with many British and German dramatists.[3]

After 28 years, he directed another stage play called Circus Karayo, which was first presented at Lionel Wendt Theater on 31 July 2012.[3]

Notable works

Television career

In 1998, Silva directed the tele film, Amuththek Awith which won awards. In 2000, he directed Thrasthawadinge Ghathanaya for Swarnavahini.[3] He became more popular through the drama mystery television serial Keetaya which was telecasted on Independent Television Network. Currently, he acting in the soap opera Deweni Inima as cricket coach.[10]

Notable works

Beyond acting

He worked as the Workshop director of The Young Learners' Center at the British Council.[82] He stated that his greatest ambition is to be a writer. He has published two novels, E Deegeka Giyaya in 1998 and the Athek Barata Henduvak on 8 October 2004.[6] He also works as director, scriptwriter and a lecturer on cinematography.

Filmography

Silva started his film career with Kawuluwa in 1987, directed by Jackson Anthony with a minor role.[83] His most popular cinema acting came through films Sir Last Chance, Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano and Maharaja Ajasath.[84] The role in Maharaja Ajasath as Arahat Devadatta was highly praised by the critics.

He was also cast in the international film Shadow of the Cobra starring Art Malik, Michael Woods and Arthur Dignam.

Year No. Film Role Ref.
1987 663 Kawuluwa
1993 771 Sargent Nallathambi Nanapala
1994 796 Ekada Wahi
1994 800 Nohadan Landune
1995 837 Edath Chandiya Adath Chandiya
1995 831 Maruthaya Dinesh
1996 850 Sihina Desayen
1996 858 Hiru Sanduta Medi Wee
1998 890 Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli Willie [86]
1999 924 Seetha Sameere Janaka [87]
2000 942 Sanda Yahanata [88]
2000 943 Anuragaye Ananthaya Kamal Kanchana Swarnadipathi [89]
2003 1009 Le Kiri Kandulu Prosecutor [90]
2003 1013 Sudu Kaluwara Dingiri Banda [91]
2005 1056 Sulanga Siripala [92]
2006 1081 Ammawarune AGA officer [93]
2008 1107 Walapatala Chartin [94]
2009 1122 Sir Last Chance Don Ladan 'George Washingpowder' [95]
2010 1136 Kshema Bhoomi Anura Suriyabandara [96]
2010 1144 Ira Handa Yata Lieutenant Silva [97]
2010 Kawulu Dora [98]
2011 1150 Sinhawalokanaya Heen Appo [99]
2012 1170 Kusa Pabha King Madu [100]
2012 1176 Daruwane Doctor [101]
2012 1180 Prathiroo Buddhist monk [102]
2013 1189 Siri Parakum King Vijayabahu III [103]
2014 1211 Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano Anagarika Dharmapala [104]
2014 1209 Parapura Police officer Sathyapala [105]
2014 1218 Api Marenne Na Manoj Amarajeewa [106]
2015 1233 Maharaja Ajasath Rev. Devadatta Thero [107]
2016 1247 Sinhaya Sabhapathithuma [108]
2017 1274 Nilanjana Dananjaya [109]
2017 1277 Nimnayaka Hudekalawa Army officer [110]
2018 1296 Nela [111]
2018 1313 Nidahase Piya DS F. R. Senanayake [112]
2019 President Super Star [113]
2022 Hithumathe Jeewithe Marasinghe [114]
TBD Surangana Lowin Awilla Jayashan's Father [115]
TBD Gunananda Himi Migettuwatte [116]
TBD Thanapathilage Gedara [117]
TBD Adventures of Ricky Deen Heavies [118]
TBD Tharu Athara [119]
TBD Marukathara [120]

Awards and accolades

He has won several awards at the local stage drama festivals and television festivals, both for acting and direction.[6]

Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
Induru Dora Best Actor Nominated
Durganathaya Best Actor Nominated
Gamata Amuththek Avith Best Stage Actor Won
Gamata Amuththek Avith Best Single-Episode Director Won

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