Nalin Pradeep Udawela Explained
Nalin Pradeep Udawela |
Native Name: | නලීන් ප්රදීප් උඩවෙල |
Birth Date: | March 20, 1969 |
Birth Place: | Matale, Sri Lanka |
Birth Name: | Udawela Lekumlage Nalin Pradeep Udawela |
Nationality: | Sri Lankan |
Occupation: | Actor, Dramatist, Politician |
Udawela Lekumlage Nalin Pradeep Udawela (born March 20, 1969 Sinhala; Sinhalese: නලීන් ප්රදීප් උඩවෙල), popularly as Nalin Pradeep Udawela, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television as well as a politician by profession.[1] Highly versatile actor mostly engaged in theater and television, Udawela currently served as a Western Provincial Councilor.[2]
Acting career
Udawela started his film career with Julietge Bhumikawa back in 1998, directed by Jackson Anthony.[3] His most popular cinema acting came through films Tharaka Mal, Parawarthana and Asai Man Piyabanna.[4]
Notable theater works
- Juriya
- Kelani Palama [5]
- Mandela Mandela [6]
- Megha
- Modara Mola
- Mee Harak[7]
- New Hunuwataye Kathawa[8]
- Sewaneli Eda Minissu
- Suddek Oba Amathakai[9] [10]
Selected television serials
Political career
In 2014, he contested for Western Province in provincial council election under Democratic Party led by Sarath Fonseka.[50] [51] Prior to the election, he was the organizer for Homagama area.[52] He obtained 13,653 votes and selected as a councilor for Western provincial council.[53]
In 2014, Udawela claimed that the President Mahinda Rajapaksa's government promised to pay Rs 50 million, to crossover to the ruling party. He further explained that, government assured that his entire family can provide citizenship in any country such as Canada, Australia or Netherlands.[54]
Filmography
Awards and accolades
He has won several awards at the local stage drama, television and film festivals.[65] [66]
|-|| 1999 ||| Nisala Wila || Merit Award ||
|-|| 2007 ||| Tharaka Mal
Asai Man Piyabanna || Merit Award ||
External links
Notes and References
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- Web site: Govt attempted to 'buy' me for Rs 50m - Nalin . srilankamirror . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Nalin Pradeep Udawela - නලීන් ප්රදීප් උඩවෙල films . Sinhala Cinema Database. 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Nalin Pradeep Udawela filmography . IMDb . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: 'Kelani Palama goes to Kandy . Sunday Times . 4 December 2019.
- Web site: 'Mandela' at Elphinstone . Sunday Times . 30 November 2019.
- Web site: Meeharak . rangahala . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Celebrates 50 years of continuous performance . Sunday Observer . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Suddek Oba Amathai . rangahala . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Some Comments of Udayasiri Wickramaratne's 'Suddek Oba Amathai' . Ground Views . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: 'Aparna' is full of deception . Sunday Times . 26 September 2019.
- Web site: Stars in scuffle at Baloli location . Daily Mirror . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Filming of "Chakrandi" . The Island . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Of love and old Friendship . Sunday Times . 29 November 2019.
- Web site: A tale of a teacher . The Sunday Times. 24 March 2017.
- Web site: 'Eth Kanda Lihini': Return of the aristocrats . Sunday Times. 17 July 2019.
- Web site: Nadeesha produces maiden teledrama . Daily News . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Tale of a bridge ruins a village By Sunil Jayasiri . Sunday Times . 26 September 2019.
- Web site: Seventh Troop sets outs . Sunday Times . 10 December 2019.
- Web site: Priya The actress and director . Daily Mirror . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: A millionaire dies giving rise to 'Isuru Pawura' . Sunday Times . 26 September 2019.
- Web site: K B brings Kalu Kumari tomorrow . Daily Mirror . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: 'Kasee Salu':A drama in the FTZ . Sunday Times . 18 August 2019.
- Web site: Susil brings Kinduru Adaviya . Daily News . 15 August 2019.
- Web site: 'Mahathala Hatana': ITN's latest tale of Sri Lankan heroes . Sunday Times . 11 December 2019.
- Web site: Meeduma Wage Avidin muhurath ceremony . Sarasaviya . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: The Journey of Sri Lanka's iconic entertainer Desmond de Silva . Daily Mirror . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Doors open for "Millewa Walawwa" . Daily Mirror . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Minigandela shooting begins . Daily News . 30 July 2019.
- Web site: 'Monaravila' portrays patriots . Sunday times . 7 December 2017.
- Web site: 'Nisalawila:' Buddhist theme . Sunday Times . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: A voyage from here to eternity . Sunday times . 17 November 2017.
- Web site: 'Peramaga Salakunu'; a voice to women . Sunday Times . 10 December 2019.
- Web site: " Piniwassa" – a tale of love, intrigue and tragedy . The Nation . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Pinsara Dosthara: A Doctor in Double Act. Sunday Times. 5 May 2019.
- Web site: 'Prakampana': Clash of human emotions . Sunday Times. 17 July 2019.
- Web site: 'Ran Mehesi':Lady Without a halo . Sunday Times . 16 August 2019.
- Web site: 'Ridi Ittankaraya' discusses old slavery law in Sri Lanka . Sunday Times . 10 December 2019.
- Web site: Sadgunakaraya: A story of six generations . Sunday Times . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: 'Samanalayano': A tale of love . Sunday Times . 16 August 2019.
- Web site: Sins of father visits on son . Sunday Times . 22 December 2018.
- Web site: 'Sanda Dev Diyani': A tale of courage and determination . Daily News . 15 August 2019.
- Web site: The story of a brave new woman . Sunday Times. 17 July 2019.
- Web site: 'Sanda Nethi Lova' tackles rebirth . Sunday Times . 23 September 2019.
- Web site: SIHINA DEUDUWA – DRAMA-126 . photofast . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Siridev Bhawana: Conflict of urban living . Sunday Times . 17 November 2017.
- Web site: Sudu Hamine; A tale with a twist . Sunday Times . 15 August 2019.
- Web site: Suwanda Padma focuses on our past . Sunday Times. 17 July 2019.
- Web site: Nalan brings out another hit . Sunday Times . 17 November 2017.
- Web site: Nalin Pradeep Udawela politics . Daily Mirror . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Fonseka renews scarecrow charge against elections chief . The Island . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: I'm sure, people will rally around me - Nalin Pradeep Udawela . Daily Mirror . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Colombo District Preferential Votes: Complete list of winners . News First . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Govt approached me first, promised Rs 50 million - Nalin Pradeep . Ada Derana . 24 August 2019.
- Web site: Raajya Sewaya Pinisai - රාජ්ය සේවය පිණිසයි film crew . Sinhala Cinema Database . 11 July 2019.
- Web site: Milton returns with 'Tharaka Mal' . The Sunday Times . 26 February 2017.
- Web site: Reeling under lack of creativity . The Sunday Times. 5 October 2017.
- Web site: Microscopic view of the systemic ailment Walapatala - Penumbra by Vijitha Gunarathne . The Sunday Observer . 11 March 2017.
- Web site: Sri Lankan Screened Films . Sarasaviya . 11 March 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160806140836/http://sarasaviya.lk/2016/06/02/?fn=sa16060231 . 6 August 2016 . dead .
- Web site: :: Daily Mirror - Opinion :: . Archives.dailymirror.lk . 2007-08-19 . 2014-02-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140125163828/http://archives.dailymirror.lk/2007/08/20/life/06.asp . 2014-01-25 . dead .
- Web site: Madhura Charika . National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka . 3 March 2017.
- Web site: Much awaited movies in CEL circuit. sundaytimes.lk. 29 October 2015.
- Web site: New filmmaker with 'Angara' . Sarasaviya . 17 July 2020.
- Web site: සසර මඟ දිගු කළ මාගම්සෝලි . Sarasaviya . 20 January 2024.
- Web site: Sumathi Award winners in each year. www.sumathiawards.lk.
- News: Spectrum Sundayobserver.lk - Sri Lanka. archives.sundayobserver.lk.