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Sedhavi Mudiyanselage Damitha Buddhini Abeyratne Bandara (Sinhala : දමිතා අබේරත්න ; born September 14, 1975), popularly as Damitha Abeyratne , is a Sri Lankan film and teledrama actress .[2] [3]
She schooled at Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya , Nugegoda and St. Paul’s Girls School, Milagiriya . In 1987, she made her acting debut as an eight-year-old in the teledrama Passe Gena Manamali and later appeared in her first film Meeharaka directed by I. Hewawasam in 1993. However, she only played a significant role with Inoka Sathyangani 's 2003 film Sulang Kirilli Sarasaviya Best Actress Award , SIGNIS Best Actress Award and many other international awards.[4] [5] [6] Dandubasnamanaya television series and Mee Haraka film.[7] Sasara Sarani , where she was the producer as well.[8] Batti teledrama, which broadcast on ITN .
Arrests and Controversies [ edit ]
In 2012, an intimate relationship between Abeyratne and Ven. Ruwanwelle Sobhitha thero was revealed after radio station Neth F.M. Balumgala broadcast several vulgar tapes of the alleged monk, trying to recruit a personal secretary.[9]
In 2013, actress Semini Iddamalgoda sued Abeyratne for Rs 50 million having allegedly defamed her during an interview with a Ran F.M. radio channel. In 2014, Abeyratne demanded Rs. 100 million as damages from Iddamalgoda for allegedly defaming her. The case was taken at the Colombo District Court on 24 February 2014.[10] [11]
On 5 November 2015, she was asked to make a statement due to a complaint on fraud and corruption at Sri Lanka Airlines. She went to Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power and State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) and made a statement regarding a irregularity in food supply for a show.[12]
In 2022, Abeyratne was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department for forcibly entering the presidents secretariat and obstructing the duties of the police officers during 2022 Sri Lankan protests .[13]
In February 2024, musician Iraj Weeraratne unraveled a massaging scandal involving Abeyratne[14] [15]
Filmography [ edit ]
Notable television works [ edit ]
Ammai Thaththai [44]
Anantha [45]
Apuru Sahodaraya [46]
Batti
Bharyawo [47]
Bhavana - Thunkal Mayawa [48]
Bhavathra [49]
Chakrandi [50]
Dandubasnamanaya [51]
Depath Nai [52]
Deveni Athmaya [53]
Hada Pudasuna [54]
Hitha Langa Hinahuna
Ingi Bingi
Issaraha Gedara [55]
Jodu Gedara [56]
Kokila Ginna [57]
Kiripabalu Vila [58]
Nedeyo [44]
Nisala Diya Sasala Viya [59]
Nisala Vilthera [60]
Passe Gena Manamali [44]
Pata Sarungal [44]
Pork Veediya [61]
Prakampana [62]
Rathi Virathi [63]
Raththarana Neth [64]
Rejina [65]
Ridee Tharaka [66]
Sadisi Tharanaya [67]
Sahas Gaw Dura [68]
Salsapuna
Sanda Dev Diyani [69]
Sandagira [70]
Sasara Sarani
Senehewanthayo [44]
Sihinaya Wasanthayak
Sikuru Wasanthe [71]
Situwarayo [44]
Sulanga Maha Meraka [72]
Sulangata Madivee [73]
Suwanda Obai Amme [74]
Swayanjatha [75]
Varana Kambili [76]
Wala Wettuwa
Wansakkarayo [77]
Awards and accolades [ edit ]
She has won several awards at the local theater, television and film festivals.[78] [79]
2005 - Vishva Keerthi Award For Winning Two International Awards for film Sulang kirilli
2005 - Outstanding Young Personality Junior Chamber Sri Lanka for the contribution to the Art
SIGNIS OCIC Awards [ edit ]
Swarna Sanka Awards [ edit ]
Sarasaviya Awards [ edit ]
Sumathi Awards [ edit ]
Dhaka International Film Festival [ edit ]
Tamil Nadu International Film Festival [ edit ]
Raigam Tele'es [ edit ]
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