Lilian Edirisinghe

Lilian Edirisinghe
ලිලියන් එදිරිසිංහ
Born
Lilian Edirisinghe

(1922-05-19)19 May 1922
Imbulgoda, Sri Lanka
Died26 December 1993(1993-12-26) (aged 71)
Kelaniya
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationPerakumbadeniya Maha Vidyalaya
Occupation(s)Actress, Dramatist
Years active1940–1991
Parents
  • Lewis Edirisinghe (father)
  • Kalu Kankanamge Podi Nona (mother)

Lilian Edirisinghe (born 19 May 1922 – died 26 December 1993 as ලිලියන් එදිරිසිංහ) [Sinhala]), was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.[1] One of the earliest pillars in Sri Lankan film history, Edirisinghe had a career that spanned more than four decades primarily in villain and comedy roles.[2]

Personal life

Edirisinghe was born on 19 May 1922 in Imbulgoda area as the seventh of a family with 11 siblings.[3] Her father Lewis Edirisinghe was a farmer and mother Kalu Kankanamge Podi Nona was a housewife. She attended to Parakandeniya Vidyalaya, Kossinna currently known as Perakumbadeniya Maha Vidyalaya. She started to act in school dramas and is a die hard fan of Laxmi Bhai. She married in 1942 and the couple gave birth to a son - Ranjith, who died after two months of age. Her husband also died soon after.[3]

Acting career

Edirisinghe moved to Colombo with her family, where she started to practice dancing under renowned dance master Mohammad Gauss Master. In 1940, Under Gauss Master, she also studied drama and was able to act in the stage drama Bihisunu Lanka. Then she acted in the drama Raaja Poronduwa where she continued to act more than 300 times.[3]

Filmography

Edirisinghe started her film career with B.A.W. Jayamanne's 1954 film Iranganie. In the film she acted as a teacher.[3] Then she continued to act in more than 150 films across many genre.[4][5] Some of her popular acting came through films such as Ara Soyza, Sihina Sathak, Kolamkarayo and Chandi Shyama.[3]

  • No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[6]
Year No. Film Role Ref.
1954 Iranganie Iskola Hamine
1955 Suragani
1955 Seda Sulan
1956 Surathali
1958 Ekamath Eka Rataka
1958 Deyyange Rate Babamma
1958 Suneetha
1959 Sihinaya Chandra's mother
1960 Subhadra
1960 Sundara Birinda
1961 Kurulu Bedda [7]
1961 Gan Thera
1961 Suwineetha Laalani
1962 Suhada Diwi Piduma
1963 Sunilaa
1963 Suhada Sohoyuro
1963 Mangalika
1963 Sudu Sande Kalu Walaa Manike's mother
1963 Deepashika Sumana
1964 Kala Kala De Pala Pala De
1964 Sulalitha Sobani Podi Hami
1964 Sasaraka Hati Luncy Nona
1964 Sithaka Mahima
1964 Sobana Sitha
1965 Sathutai Kandulai
1965 Allapu Gedara Baby
1965 Satha Panaha Mahathaya's date [8]
1965 Sekaya Maduri's mother
1965 Landaka Mahima
1966 Sangawena Sewanalla
1966 Senasuma Kothanada
1966 Mahadenamuththa Water Giver's mother
1966 Athulweema Thahanam
1966 Sihina Hathak Baby Nona [9]
1966 Kinkini Paada
1966 Kapatikama Engelsina, Sarpin's wife
1966 Sampatha
1966 Sudu Duwa
1966 Sanda Naga Eddi
1966 Layata Laya
1966 Seyawak Pasupasa
1967 Daru Duka Omeri Hami
1967 Segawunu Menika
1967 Pipena Kumudu
1967 Sarana
1967 Ipadune Ai
1968 Landon Hamu
1968 Adudass Kale
1968 Akka Nago
1968 Bicycle Hora
1968 Amathikama
1968 Hangi Hora
1968 Ruhunu Kumari
1968 Dehadaka Duka Heen Hamu's accomplice
1968 Ataweni Pudumaya
1969 Kawuda Hari Ransina
1969 Prawesamwanna Mrs. Basnayake
1969 Oba Nathinam
1969 Kohomada Wade
1969 Hathara Peraliya
1969 Sumudu Bharya
1970 Penawa Neda
1970 Suli Sulan
1972 Singapuru Charlie
1972 Lokuma Hinawa Engelsina
1972 Ada Mehemai Elder sister
1973 Thushara Villager [10]
1973 Sinawai Inawai
1974 Surekha
1974 Hadawath Naththo
1974 Onna Babo Billo Enawa
1974 Susee [11]
1974 Lasandaa Kadiramma
1974 Sahayata Danny Landlady
1974 Rodee Gama Podina
1975 Kaliyuga Kaale
1975 Aawa Soya Adare Sumana's mother [12]
1975 Mage Nangi Shyama
1975 Kokilayo
1975 Sadhana
1976 Waasana Nona
1976 Loka Horu
1976 Haaratha Hathara
1976 Aasha
1976 Dewiyange Theenduwa Hamine
1976 Ran Thilaka
1977 Sudu Paraviyo Ango
1977 Hariyanakota Ohoma Thamai
1977 Honda Hitha
1977 Vanagatha Kella
1978 Mage Ran Putha
1978 Kundala Keshi Saroja
1978 Chandi Shyama
1978 Sally
1978 Deepanjalee
1979 Jeewana Kandulu
1979 Hingana Kolla Mary [13]
1979 Raja Kollo Ra Nanda
1979 Muwan Palessa Gobira's wife
1979 Ran Kurullo Soyza's mother
1979 Anusha Fake Mommy
1979 Sawudan Jema
1979 Hari Pudumai
1980 Seetha
1981 Kolankarayo Member Mahaththaya's wife
1981 Senasuma
1981 Geethika
1981 Jeewanthi
1982 Sandaa Seneviratne's mother
1982 Chathu Madura Sunil's mother
1982 Kadawunu Poronduwa Debtor
1983 Chandi Siriya
1983 Menik Maliga
1983 Loku Thaththa
1984 Ara Soyza Loku Hamine
1984 Kekille Rajjuruwo Mahadana Mutha's wife
1985 Chalitha Rangali
1985 Adarayaka Mahima Lilly
1985 Rosy
1985 Doo Daruwo
1986 Mal Warusa Englathina
1988 Chandingeth Chandiya
1988 Newa Gilunath Ban Chun Lillian
1989 Mamai Raja Vegetable vendor
1989 Badulu Kochchiya
1990 Sambudu Mahima
1990 Pem Rajadahana
1990 Jaya Kothanada
1990 Chandi Raja
1991 Paaradise
1991 Asai Bayai
1991 Raja Kello
1991 Raja Sellan
1991 Cheriyo Doctor Head nurse
1991 Alibaba Saha Horu Hathaliha
1991 Suwandena Suwandak
1992 Salli Thubunata Madi
1992 Sakkara Suththara
1992 Sinha Raja
1992 Okkoma Kanapita
1992 Rajek Wage Puthek
1993 Soorayan Athara Veeraya Babbi aunty
1993 Juriya Mamai Lillian
1994 Sujaatha Madam
1994 Okkoma Hondatai
1994 Vijaya Geetha Maggie
1995 Wasana Wewa
1995 Pudumai Eth Aththai
1995 Deviyani Sathya Surakinna Batti
1995 Chandiyage Putha Chutti's mother
1995 Cheriyo Captain Mrs. Rambo
1996 Naralowa Holman Massage parlor owner
1996 Hitha Honda Geheniyak
2008 Ai Oba Thaniwela

Awards and Accolades

  • Won Deepashika Award in 1968 for playing the most number of films of the year.[3]

Sarasaviya Film Festival

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1967 Daru Duka Merit Award[3] Won

References

  1. ^ "Lilian Edirisinghe - ලිලියන් එදිරිසිංහ ( 1922 - 1993 )". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Unforgettables". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Lilian Edirisinghe career". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Lillian Edirisinghe bio". Rate your music. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  5. ^ "Lilian Edirisinghe filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  7. ^ "All about urulu Bedda". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  8. ^ "All about the film "Satha Panaha"". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2020-01-04.
  9. ^ "All about Sihina Sathak". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  10. ^ "All about the film "Thushara"". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  11. ^ "All about the film Susee". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  12. ^ "All about Awa Soya Adare". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  13. ^ "All about the film "Hingana Kolla"". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-01-23.