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1 Personal life  




2 Career  


2.1  as an actor  




2.2  As a director  




2.3  Television  






3 Filmography  




4 Director and actor  




5 Songs  




6 Awards  




7 References  




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Bandu Samarasinghe
බන්දු සමරසිංහ
Born

Bandusena Samarasinghe


(1952-11-22) November 22, 1952 (age 71)
Kegalle, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationSt. Mary's College, Kegalle St. Servatius' College
Alma materSt. Servatius' College
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer, singer, screenplay writer
Years active1971-present
Political partySri Lanka Podujana Peramuna[1]
Spouse

Swarna Samarasinghe

​

(m. 1980)​
Children3
Parents
  • Podi Mahaththya (father)
  • Lellagaha Goda Iskole Hamine (mother)
    • AwardsKala Bhushana

    Kala Bhushana Bandusena Samarasinghe, popularly known as Bandu (බන්දු සමරසිංහ, born 22 November 1952), is an actorinSri Lankan cinema, theater and television.[2][3] One of the most popular comedians in Sinhala cinema,[4] Bandu is best known for comedy roles in several blockbuster film franchises such as Re Daniel Dawal Migel, Cheriyo, Jolly Halo as well as Somy Boys.[5] In addition to acting, he also worked as a director, scriptwriter, singer, lyricist and producer. In April 2022, he was appointed as the Consul General in Milan, Italy replacing Neela Wickramasinghe who died while serving in the relevant position.[6] However, it was revealed that he himself would not accept as the Consul General in Milan due to disappointment of the government's conduct.[7]

    Personal life

    [edit]

    Bandu was on born on 22 November 1952 in a family of five children. His father Kegalle Podi Mahaththya (1917-1980) was a mechanic and his mother Lellagaha Goda Iskole Hamine (1925-2007) was a teacher. His preschool education came through St. Savior Convent and secondary education by St. Mary's College, Kegalle.[8] He is a B-grade singer in Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.

    Bandu is married to Swarna Samarasinghe where the couple has two daughters; Rasoga and Hiranga, and one son, Kumara Kanchana, who is also an actor and singer. Kanchana and Rasoga also acted in Bandu's fourth cinema direction Peeter One. In mid 2018, Kanchana released his first music video Sura Dewliye.[9][10]

    Career

    [edit]

    as an actor

    [edit]

    Starting as early as 1971 at the age of 17 or so, Bandu started his cinema career with Sadahatama Oba Mage. He acted in slapstick comedies along with Freddie Silva in the 1980s. He acted in more than 98 Sri Lankan films up to 2018. Almost 95 percent of the films were comedies and very few were dramas.[11][12]

    He started stage drama career with the play No Problem directed by Nilanthi Dhammika and produced by Niroshan Devapriya. Its maiden show was staged at Nithyanjal in Kandana on February 26, 2000.[13]

    Bandu Samarasinghe and Tennison Cooray were able to build a formidable comic duo combination and both of them act number of films together such as Ra Daniyel Dawal Mige, Cheriyo, Kolompoor, Somy Boys, James Bond and Thank You Berty. Bandu acted several iconic roles in Sinhala cinema such as "Daniel" in Ra Daniel Dawal Migel, "Marmite" in Cheerio Doctor and "Ikke Karolis" in political comedy Parliament Jokes. In 2019, he was awarded as the best actor in a comic role in Derana Film Awards.

    In 2018, Tennison acted in the film Yama Raja Siri with Bandu for the first time in 10 years.[14]

    As a director

    [edit]

    Before his comedy partner, Tennyson Cooray moved to direction in 2013, Bandu started to showcase his talents in direction. His first direction film Rodaya released in 1995 and gained much attraction.[15][16] In 1997, he made the film Pemmal Mala and then Left Right Sir in 2004. In 2010, he made his maiden television serial Dara Garaj which gained huge popularity.

    In 2013, Bandu directed the comedy blockbuster Peter One where he introduced his son Kanchana and second daughter Rasoga into silver screen. The shooting work began on August 5, 2012 and the shooting was completed on November 1, 2012. Permission for the film was obtained from the Board of Directors on December 18. The media briefing was held on December 20, 2012. The film was screened on May 10, 2013.[17]

    Television

    [edit]

    His first teledrama acting came under his own direction, through Dara Garaj. And he acted few teledramas like Roy de Silva's Tarzan Ape Man, Giriraj Kaushalya's Nana Kamare,[18] Sikuru Lanthe and Nishantha Weerasinghe's Dankuda Banda.[19] His first "Bandu Live In Concert" was held on 10 July 2005[20] and after 11 years, he performed his next Bandu Live In Concert on 27 August 2016 at BMICH.[21]

    Bandu along with Tennison and Yureni Noshika acted as hosts for Hiru Mega Star season 2. He also hosts the chat program Talks With Bandu telecast by Hiru TV.

    Filmography

    [edit]
    Year Film Role Notes
    1971 Sadahatama Oba Mage Assistant manager Minor Role
    1974 Kasturi Suwanda Minor Role [22]
    1976 Nilla Soya [23]
    1977 Chandi Putha [24]
    1977 Yakadaya Dancer [25]
    1978 Chandi Shyama
    1978 Asha Dasin
    1980 Mal Kekulu [26]
    1981 Chanchala Rekha Kapila Debut an Actor
    1982 Halo Shyama
    1982 Mihidum Sihina
    1984 Bambara Patikki
    1986 Peralikarayo Chuty Malli Also as a playback singer
    1986 Yali Hamuwennai
    1987 Nommara Ekai Datha Khan First Bandu-Tenny Dou[27]
    1987 Yukthiyada Shakthiyada [28]
    1988 Angulimala Basura [29]
    1990 Thanha Asha Perera [30]
    1990 Dedunnen Samanaliyak [30]
    1990 Hitha Honda Puthek Bandu
    1990 Madhu Sihina Appu
    1990 Weera Udara
    1991 Bambara Kalape [31]
    1991 Paradise Guest appearance
    1991 Cheriyo Doctor Marmite [32]
    1991 Ali Baba Saha Horu 40 [33]
    1992 Ranabime Weeraya [31]
    1992 Okkoma Kanapita Kanapita
    1992 Sinhayangeth Sinhaya
    1992 Sakkara Sooththara [34]
    1992 Raja Daruwo
    1993 Soorayan Athara Weeraya [35]
    1993 Chaya Johnny [36]
    1994 1950 Mulleriyawa [37]
    1994 Love 94 Bakar
    1994 Athma Foreman's supporter
    1994 Sujatha [38]
    1994 Hallo My Darling [39]
    1995 Rodaya Sudha First direction and producing[39]
    1995 Mama Baya Ne Shyama M.S. Anandan
    1995 Inspector Geetha [39]
    1995 Vairayen Vairaya
    1995 Cheriyo Captain Huntin / Fruit salad Dual role
    1996 Weediye Weeraya
    1996 Cheriyo Darling Marmite [40]
    1997 Pemmal Mala Murichchi Silva Second direction and producing. Also playback singing.[41]
    1998 Re Daniel Dawal Migel 1 Daniel
    1999 Kolompoor A.S.P. Bandu [42]
    1999 Koti Sana [42]
    2000 Kauda Bole Alice Janaka 'Alizina 'Alice' Almeida'
    2001 Hai Hui Babi Achchi Bandu 'Miss Dimple Mylawa'
    2001 Re Daniel Dawal Migel 2 Daniel [43]
    2001 Pissu Puso Dougie / Prema 'Prem' Kumara Mahanama Dual role[44]
    2001 Oba Koheda Priye Princy[45]
    2002 Parliament Jokes E.K. Karolis [46]
    2002 Cheriyo Holman [47]
    2002 Pissu Double Tintin
    2002 Jolly Hallo Brando Sarasaviya Award - Creative Performance
    2002 Somy Boys Bush/Bandusena Mudalali Dual role
    2002 Seethala Gini Kandu Addiya
    2003 Ra Daniel Dawal Migel 3 "007" Daniel
    2003 Pissu Trible Junda [48]
    2003 Sepata Dukata Sunny Sunny
    2003 Sundarai Adare Towel Boy
    2003 Numba Nadan Apita Pissu Baby Sam Talky / Mr. Almeida [49]
    2004 Rajjumala Sekara [50]
    2004 Left Right Sir Third direction
    2005 James Bond Bond aka Banda
    2006 Ali Patio Oyai Mamai Theft [51]
    2006 Rana Hansi [52]
    2006 Supiri Balawatha Eddie
    2007 Hai Master Bandara
    2007 Jundai Gundai Junda
    2008 Ai Oba Thaniwela
    2010 Ape Yalu Punchi Boothaya Isurusiri-the Astrologist [53]
    2011 Thank You Berty Norty
    2013 Peeter One Peeter Fifth direction[54]
    2013 Seetha Man Awa Rama
    2015 My Name is Bandu Bandu Nominated for "Derana Film Awards Best Comedy Role"[55]
    2018 Yama Raja Siri John [56]

    Director and actor

    [edit]
    Year Film Note
    1995 Rodaya Producer
    1997 Pemmal Mala Producer
    2004 Left Right Sir Producer
    2010 Dara Garaj Director, producer
    2013 Peter One Co-producer

    Songs

    [edit]
    Title Film Other(s)
    Sinhayo Wagei Api Peralikarayo H.R. Jothipala
    Visky Kade Pusa Peralikarayo -
    Rubber Walalu Uda Yakada Godak Nommara Ekai Chandra Devadhithya
    Mis Konda Kirilli Nommara Ekai -
    Warella Warella Nommara Ekai Somasiri Fernando, Chandra Devadhithya
    Kada Bendala Yukthiyada Sahakthiyada Freddy Silva
    Goni Billa Ko Hitha Honda Puthek Freddy Silva, Ananda Perera
    Raja Ubane Gona Okkoma Kanapita Freddy Silva
    Aluth Irak Aluth Sandak Madhu Sihina Angeline Gunathilake, Mervyn Perera
    Kasi Athe Kasi Nathe Raja Wansen Ekek Ranjan Ramanayake, Freddy Silva
    Ehe Yanawa Kawruth Ehe Yanawa Bambara Kalape Freddy Silva
    Lan Wela Lan Wela Ali Baba Saha Horu 40 Angeline Gunathilake
    Nawa Hiru Sandu Payala Rodaya Milton Mallawarachchi, Nihal Nelson
    Me Rate Weddu Inspector Geetha Freddy Silva, Christien Gunawardena
    Cheerio Kiyala Me Api Yanne Cheerio Captain Gratien Ananda, Freddy Silva
    Wadath Agei Hithath Hondai Cheerio Captain Gratien Ananda
    Ale Karannam Romiyo Mage Cheerio Darling Latha Walpola
    Sanda Amathuma Widiyata Me Raye Pem Mal Mala Latha Walpola
    Ne Ma Eda Pem Mal Mala Latha Walpola
    Chuti Mage Podi Patto Kauda Bole Alis -
    Roobara Siribara Hai Hui Babi Achchi Maya Damayanthi, Mervyn Malewana, Koreen Almeida
    Doti Doti Bodime Doti Hai Hui Babi Achchi Sunil Perera, Gemunu Wijesuriya
    Kawdai Kawdai Re Daniel Dawal Migel 2 Sangeeth Wickramasinghe, Champa Kalhari, Kushani Sandarekha
    Goori Boori Waada Bheeda Oba Koheda Priye Freddy Silva, Angeline Gunathilake, Latha Walpola
    Gamaralai Moda Relai Supiri Balawatha H.R. Jothipala, Ananda Perera
    Sulange Hemin Ennako Peeter One -
    Tomiya Karawala Peeter One -
    Pawee Enu Mena My Name Is Bandu
    Tin Belekka - -
    Lassana Mal Mal - Uresha Ravihari

    Awards

    [edit]

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