Sarath Namalgama (born 21 November 1958 – died 13 March 2019 as සරත් නාමල්ගම) [Sinhala]), was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television as well as a television producer and philanthropist.[1][2] He has contributed in various fields of art as a drama film voice actor, commercial presenter, TV presenter and organizer of local and foreign musical shows.[3]
He was born on 21 November 1958 in Colombo-Belmont Street, Sri Lanka as the only son in a family with four siblings.[4] He completed education from Carey College, Colombo and at the Isipathana College.[5] He has one elder sister and two younger sisters.[6]
During school times, he learned dancing from Chitrasena-Vajira Kalayathanaya for one year.[6] After completing his schooling, he got a job at the People's Bank, where he completed a 16-year-stint in the People's Bank.[1]
He was married to fellow actress Maneesha Shyamali since 2002 until his death.[7][8][9]
He died on 13 March 2019 at the age of 60 while receiving treatment at Kalubowila Hospital for a sudden heart attack.[10][11] His remains were kept at No. 64 Udahamulla, Nugegoda at his residence for public respect.[12] Funeral took place at Kohuwela Cemetery on 16 March 2019.[13]
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One day during his school days, he met popular actress Chandra Kaluarachchi by chance at the Sudarshi Hall in Colombo. Then he had the opportunity to watch the recording of the radio drama Muwan Pelessa. In 1990, he joined the teledrama production as a co-producer of the teledrama Purnima directed by Kusumchandra Gamage and also contributed as an actor.[3]
In 1992, he started producing DVDs for the international market under production outfit titled "SNT Productions" and released two DVDs.[6] The first teledrama production was Pata Pata Heenayak directed by Mohan Niyas. Then his second DVD was the television serial Adaravanthayo directed by Eranga Senaratne. In the serial, he played the role of 'doctor'.[1] In 1993, Namalgama worked as a news anchor for the Independent Television Network. In 1998, he made his maiden cinema appearance with the film Dorakada Marawa directed by Wasantha Obesekere.[14] In 1999, Namalgama acted in R. R. Samarakoon's stage play Ahasin Vetunu Minissu which was also staged in the United States of America and Korea.[1][15]
His first teledrama production was the teleserial Kiri Ammavaru directed by Anura Madhava Jayasekara. In the serial, he also played the popular role 'Wasantha'. In 2002 he produced the teledrama Ira Handa Pamula which was telecast by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on Christmas Day. He later played the main role in six teledramas including, Ukusso, Siridev Wimana, Sandavathaka Varuṇa, Kethumathi and Kedelle Kurullo. Apart from that, Namalgama was also the Assistant Secretary of the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka.[6] He also starred in all the telenovelas he produced.[3][16] In 2006, he waon the Best Teledrama award at Sumathi Awards for his production Sihinayak Pata Patin.[17]
Meanwhile, he also produced two films: Gini Siluva and Rosa Kusuma Mage, both halted in production stage and got a court injunction for Gini Siluva. Then he acted in the films Kalu Sudu Mal and Parasathu Vila with supportive roles.[1] In 2002, he co-produced the film Rosa Patikki with Dinali Roshantha Senarathne and played a supportive role. In the same year, he appeared in the serial Piyageta Pela directed by Chandraratne Mapitigama and Siri Dev Wimana directed by Sudath Senaratne.[6] His production, 'Susie': Susanthika Jayasinghe's autobiography was not screened due to legal issues.[5] He co-starred with his wife Manisha in the Indian-Sri Lankan co-production teleserial Kaasi.[3]
In his late years, he has been involved in the 'Heal and Feel' welfare program and the social work of pleasing the elderly living in nursing homes.[18][2][19][20]
sarath, namalgama, born, november, 1958, died, march, 2019, සරත, මල, ගම, sinhala, actor, lankan, cinema, stage, drama, television, well, television, producer, philanthropist, contributed, various, fields, drama, film, voice, actor, commercial, presenter, prese. Sarath Namalgama born 21 November 1958 died 13 March 2019 as සරත න මල ගම Sinhala was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema stage drama and television as well as a television producer and philanthropist 1 2 He has contributed in various fields of art as a drama film voice actor commercial presenter TV presenter and organizer of local and foreign musical shows 3 Sarath Namalgama සරත න මල ගමBornSarath Namalgama 1958 11 21 November 21 1958Colombo Sri LankaDiedMarch 13 2019 2019 03 13 aged 60 Kalubowila Sri LankaNationalitySri LankanEducationCarey College Colombo Isipathana CollegeOccupation s Actor ProducerYears active1990 2019SpouseManeesha Shyamali Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 2 1 Selected television serials 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksPersonal life editHe was born on 21 November 1958 in Colombo Belmont Street Sri Lanka as the only son in a family with four siblings 4 He completed education from Carey College Colombo and at the Isipathana College 5 He has one elder sister and two younger sisters 6 During school times he learned dancing from Chitrasena Vajira Kalayathanaya for one year 6 After completing his schooling he got a job at the People s Bank where he completed a 16 year stint in the People s Bank 1 He was married to fellow actress Maneesha Shyamali since 2002 until his death 7 8 9 He died on 13 March 2019 at the age of 60 while receiving treatment at Kalubowila Hospital for a sudden heart attack 10 11 His remains were kept at No 64 Udahamulla Nugegoda at his residence for public respect 12 Funeral took place at Kohuwela Cemetery on 16 March 2019 13 Career editOne day during his school days he met popular actress Chandra Kaluarachchi by chance at the Sudarshi Hall in Colombo Then he had the opportunity to watch the recording of the radio drama Muwan Pelessa In 1990 he joined the teledrama production as a co producer of the teledrama Purnima directed by Kusumchandra Gamage and also contributed as an actor 3 In 1992 he started producing DVDs for the international market under production outfit titled SNT Productions and released two DVDs 6 The first teledrama production was Pata Pata Heenayak directed by Mohan Niyas Then his second DVD was the television serial Adaravanthayo directed by Eranga Senaratne In the serial he played the role of doctor 1 In 1993 Namalgama worked as a news anchor for the Independent Television Network In 1998 he made his maiden cinema appearance with the film Dorakada Marawa directed by Wasantha Obesekere 14 In 1999 Namalgama acted in R R Samarakoon s stage play Ahasin Vetunu Minissu which was also staged in the United States of America and Korea 1 15 His first teledrama production was the teleserial Kiri Ammavaru directed by Anura Madhava Jayasekara In the serial he also played the popular role Wasantha In 2002 he produced the teledrama Ira Handa Pamula which was telecast by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on Christmas Day He later played the main role in six teledramas including Ukusso Siridev Wimana Sandavathaka Varuṇa Kethumathi and Kedelle Kurullo Apart from that Namalgama was also the Assistant Secretary of the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka 6 He also starred in all the telenovelas he produced 3 16 In 2006 he waon the Best Teledrama award at Sumathi Awards for his production Sihinayak Pata Patin 17 Meanwhile he also produced two films Gini Siluva and Rosa Kusuma Mage both halted in production stage and got a court injunction for Gini Siluva Then he acted in the films Kalu Sudu Mal and Parasathu Vila with supportive roles 1 In 2002 he co produced the film Rosa Patikki with Dinali Roshantha Senarathne and played a supportive role In the same year he appeared in the serial Piyageta Pela directed by Chandraratne Mapitigama and Siri Dev Wimana directed by Sudath Senaratne 6 His production Susie Susanthika Jayasinghe s autobiography was not screened due to legal issues 5 He co starred with his wife Manisha in the Indian Sri Lankan co production teleserial Kaasi 3 In his late years he has been involved in the Heal and Feel welfare program and the social work of pleasing the elderly living in nursing homes 18 2 19 20 Selected television serials edit Adaravanthayō Bala Lamavaru Diya Sevaṇaeli Ira Handa Pamula Kaedaelle Kurullō Kethumathi Raja Dahana Kiri Ammavaru Maya Aevaniyu Patinivara Piyageṭa Peḷa Piya Senehasa Samanalaya Sandavathaka Varuṇa Sihinayak Paṭa Paṭa 21 Siri Dev Wimana UkussōFilmography editYear Film Role Ref 1998 Dorakada Marawa 2002 Kalu Sudu Mal 2010 Rosa Patikki 22 References edit a b c d e The maverick actor turns DVD producer Daily News Retrieved 2021 02 19 a b Heal the lonely and feel their pulse Daily Mirror Retrieved 2021 02 19 a b c d Sarath Namalgama who passed away suddenly Sarasaviya Retrieved 2021 02 19 Actors in Sinhala cinema Sarath Namalgama Digital Identity of Sinhala Cinema Retrieved 2021 02 19 a b Film actor Sarath Namalgama bids farewell truenews Retrieved 2021 02 19 a b c d e Ira Handa Pamula on Christmas day Banker turned teledrama producer Sunday Observer Retrieved 2021 02 19 Manisha Namalgama birthday gossiplankanews Retrieved 2021 02 19 Interview with Manisha Namalgama Hiru TV Retrieved 2021 02 19 What happens to a young wife after her husband dies Mawbima Retrieved 2021 02 19 Actor Sarath Namalgama bids farewell cinema lk Retrieved 2021 02 19 Veteran actor Sarath Namalgama passes away Hiru FM Retrieved 2021 02 19 Namalgama is on its last journey Divaina Retrieved 2021 02 19 Sarath Namalgama bids farewell Daily Mirror Retrieved 2021 02 19 Sarath Namalgama anniversary Daily Mirror Retrieved 2021 02 19 Healing minds through artistic creations Sunday Observer Retrieved 2021 02 19 Good luck to you Mr Sarath Namalgama starfriends Retrieved 2021 02 19 Taking art to marginalized groups Daily News Retrieved 2021 02 19 Heal amp Feel Heal n Feel by Sarath Namalgama Retrieved 2021 02 19 A social service for the elderly Sarasaviya Retrieved 2021 02 19 Looking after the elders Daily News Retrieved 2021 02 19 Pata Pata Heenayak A portrayal of humane principles Sunday Observer Retrieved 2021 02 19 Rosa Patikki Tale of woe Sunday Times Retrieved 2021 02 19 External links editSarath Namalgama at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sarath Namalgama amp oldid 1171889565, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
