Lucky Dias
Lucky Dias | |
|---|---|
| Born | Palandha Pathirage Lakshman Calistus Dias 5 February 1951 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986-Present |
| Known for | actor and movie producer |
| Spouse | Malini Fonseka (1986-2011) |
| Awards | Presidential Film Award (1998) |
Palandha Pathirage Lakshman Calistus Dias, popularly as Lucky Dias (ලකී ඩයස් born 5 February 1951), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and teledrama as well as a producer and director.[1] He entered films in 1986 guided by his mentor, a famous actor and film director, Gamini Fonseka. He did the first hosting of Obada Lakshapathi Mamada Lakshapathi, Sri Lankan version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. On 12 June 1986, he married Malini Fonseka, Sri Lankan film actress and divorced in 2011. He got the Presidential Film Award in 1998.
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Vajira | ASP Anni | |
| 1985 | Sura Duthiyo | ||
| 1987 | Ahinsa | Suresh | |
| 1988 | Gedara Budun Amma | Punchi Banda | |
| 1988 | Angulimala | ||
| 1988 | Nawa Gilunath Ban Chun | Pradeep Dalagedara | |
| 1989 | Shakthiya Obai Amme | Samari | |
| 1989 | Siri Medura | Lawyer Siri Samarawickrama | [2] |
| 1990 | Jaya Shakthi | ||
| 1990 | Honda Honda Sellam | Jagath Ihalawaththa | |
| 1991 | Paradise | Raja (also as producer) | |
| 1991 | Madhusamaya | Doctor | |
| 1991 | Suwandena Suwandaka | Amith Gunawardana | |
| 1992 | Kulageya | Mervin Dias | |
| 1992 | Sathya | also as producer. | |
| 1993 | Prathigna | Lakshman Kulatunga | |
| 1994 | Landuni Oba Devaganaki | Bajaj Lucky | |
| 1994 | Jayagrahanaya | ||
| 1994 | Sanda Madala | Sagara Bandara Keerthisena / Pradeep Keerthisena | |
| 1994 | 150 Mulleriyawa | 'Lucky Dias' patient / Michael | |
| 1995 | Maruthaya | Patrick | |
| 1995 | Awaragira | Wickramasooriya aka Wickrama | |
| 1994 | Sudu Piruwata | Lawyer Rathnayake | |
| 1997 | Yasoma | ||
| 1997 | Dehena | Rajasekara | |
| 1998 | Anthima Reya | Devendra Silva. (also as producer) | [3] |
| 1999 | Salupata Ahasata | Prema's husband | [4] |
| 2000 | Anuragay Ananthaya | Sisira Gunathilake | [5] |
| 2003 | Wekande Walauwa | Lawyer Mr. Muthugoda | |
| 2009 | Sir Last Chance | Mister Producer | |
| 2010 | Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe | Guest appearance | |
| 2011 | Challenges | Esala Randunu | |
| 2012 | Senasuru Maruwa | Mahil Ranadewa | |
| 2013 | It’s a Matter of Love | Malan's father | [6] |
| 2014 | Ahelepola Kumarihami | Patrick | |
| 2014 | Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano | News editor | |
| 2014 | Api Marenne Na | Ginige | |
| 2015 | Maharaja Gemunu | Minister Mahananda | |
| 2015 | Gindari | Himself | |
| 2016 | Paththini | King Gajaba | |
| 2019 | Rush | Sunil Wijemanne | [7] |
| 2019 | President Super Star | multiple roles | [8] |
| 2021 | Kawuruth Danne Na | [9] | |
| 2022 | Rashmi | [10] | |
| 2024 | Weerya | Leonard Jayawardena | [11] |
| 2024 | Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli 2 | Samson | [12] |
| TBA | Gunananda Himi Migettuwatte † | ||
| TBA | Sithija Seya † | [13] |
Television serials
- Bharyawo[14]
- Eha Ivura
- Gauthami
- Iqbal as Imran
- Kemmura[15]
- Kulawamiya[16]
- Magi[17]
- Miriguwen Eha'[18]
- Muthu Ataye Modayo
- Nannadunanni
- Sahas Gaw Dura as Sampath[19]
- Sankranthi Samaya
- Shaun[20]
- Seethala Gini Del
- Sihina Sithuvam [21]
- Sive Diya Dahara [22]
- Sohayuro as Mahendra[23]
- Sulangata Mediwi[24]
- Suwanda Obai Amme[25]
- Swetha Gantheera
- Wassa Nuba Wage[26]
- Yashorawaya as Baladeva[27]
- Yes Boss as Nihal Kariyawasam
As a Producer
- Paradeesey (1991)
- Sathya (1992)
- Anthima Reya (1998)
Directed films and tv serials
- Breaking News (upcoming)
- Katharaka Hasareli
- Sanda Tharaka
- Sannasi Premaya. It is the first teledrama to be filmed by a smartphone in Sri Lanka.[28]
- Sasara Ivuru [29]
- Seethala Gini Dal (2016)[30]
- Sivdiya Dahara
- Suwanda Obai Amme
As an Announcer
References
- ^ "'Keep our house in order without complaining': Lucky Dias". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ "I am always popular". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "International exposure for 'Anthima Reya'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ^ "'Salupota Ahasata': a rare theme". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "'Anuragaye Ananthaya' : A struggle between a woman and society". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "'ඉට්ස් අ මැටර් ඔෆ් ලව්'". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Arrival of a filmmaker who owns the future". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ "The presidential stage where four people are competing". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Kawuruwath Danne Nehe". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "Preethiraj is ready with RASHMI". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ^ "Veerja brings last act of Jude". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 6 January 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "පාතාල නීතියේ භීතිය ගිනි අවි සහ ගිනිකෙළි". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Another cinematic venture for Dr Arosha and Nalaka". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ ""Bharyavo" now on Sirasa". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ "Tribute to 50 years of cinema". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "'Kulawamiya' relates a story of nobility". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "'Magi': Woman of courage". Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "'Miriguwen Eha' has Lucky touch". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Malani directs Lucky in 'Sahas Gaw Dura'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Lucky handles a novel theme". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "'Sihina Sithuvam' shows dreams of youth". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ^ "'Sive Diya Dahara': Tragic tale of a child". Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "Yasorawaya brothers reunited in 'Sohoyuro'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "'Sulangata Mediwi': Friendship misused". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Teledrama questions motherhood". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "There are obstacles in any stream". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Talk with Lucky". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Arosha with another record". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "'Sasara Ivuru': Story of an innocent". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Lucky into direction after six years". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.