Janak Premalal
Sri Lankan actor (born 1959)
Janak Premalal
Born (1959-05-15 ) May 15, 1959 (age 65) Karannagoda
Nationality Sri Lankan Education Horana Sripalee College Alma mater University of Sri Jayewardenepura [ 1] Occupation(s) Actor, dramatist, director, teacher Years active 1983–present Political party National Freedom Front [ 2] Awards Best Actor
Lokupathirage Janak Premalal (born May 15, 1959, as ජනක් ප්රේමලාල් ) [Sinhala]), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema , stage drama and television.[ 3] [ 4]
Early life
He was born on May 15, 1959, in Karannagoda. His father Sirisena Premalal is a script writer and a teacher at Govinna Senior School in 1952. His mother Daya Weerakkody was also a teacher who worked in Govinna Primary School.[ 5] [ 6]
Premalal completed A/L from the commerce stream and was selected to the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura . He completed a degree in Property Administration & Valuation Science. In 1982, he was appointed as a valuation officer at the Department of Assessments and Taxation. In 1984, he joined as an economics teacher in his school Vidyarathana College, Horana. He continued to work in the profession for thirty years until his retirement in 2014.[ 5]
He is married to his longtime partner Gnanothra. The couple has one daughter, Sasikala and one son, Gayanjith. Gayanjith is an IT graduate at University of Moratuwa .[ 6] University of Peradeniya .[ 5]
Acting career
While in the school at the age of 18, Premalal started their drama career by acting in the stage play Kathawak Athara Hadiyak produced by Ariyapala Pathirajha.[ 7] Hathpana and then with Siw Mansala .[ 6] Sandagiri Pawwa . His maiden cinema acting came through 1993 film Guru Gedara directed by Vijaya Darma Sri with a minor uncredited role.[ 8]
Selected stage dramas
Kathawak Athara Hadiyak Ambu Samiyo Mahagiri Dambaya [ 7] Numba Vitharak Thala Elalui [ 7]
Selected television serials
Beyond acting
In 1984, he directed his first stage play Abuddassa Kolama ,[ 76] Raja Kapuru [ 77] Rajagahe Nadagama in 2000. In 2004, he directed the play Salwala Kelabila .[ 6] Raja Kapuru was also staged in Japan.[ 7]
In 1984, Abuddassa Kolama won seven awards at the All Island Drama Competition conducted by the National Youth Services Council.[ 7] Raja Kapuru won three awards at All Island Drama Competition.[ 78]
Filmography
Awards and accolades
He won the Best actor award in for the role in television serial Swayanjatha . In 2006, he won two Best Actor awards for the role in Katu Imbula at Raigam Tele'es and Sumathi Awards . Then in 2008, he won the award for the Best Actor for Kaluwara Gedara at SIGNIS awards and Raigam Tele'es.[ 88]
Sumathi Awards
SIGNIS Awards
State Drama Festival
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