Palandha Pathirage Lakshman Calistus Dias, popularly as Lucky Dias (born 5 February 1949), 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.
Lucky Dias | |
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Born | Palandha Pathirage Lakshman Calistus Dias (1949-02-05) 5 February 1949 (age 73) |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986-present |
Known for | actor and movie producer |
Spouse(s) | Malini Fonseka (1986-2011) |
Awards | Presidential Film Award (1998) |
Year | No. | Film | Role |
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1981 | 485 | Vajira | ASP Anni |
1985 | 631 | Sura Duthiyo | |
1987 | 670 | Ahinsa | Suresh |
1988 | 674 | Gedara Budun Amma | Punchi Banda |
1988 | 677 | Angulimala | |
1988 | 678 | Nawa Gilunath Ban Chun | Pradeep Dalagedara |
1989 | 690 | Shakthiya Obai Amme | Samari |
1989 | 696 | Siri Medura | Lawyer Siri Samarawickrama[3] |
1990 | 699 | Jaya Shakthi | |
1990 | 713 | Honda Honda Sellam | Jagath Ihalawaththa |
1991 | 718 | Paradise | Raja (also as producer) |
1991 | 728 | Madhusamaya | Doctor |
1991 | 738 | Suwandena Suwandaka | Amith Gunawardana |
1992 | 761 | Kulageya | Mervin Dias |
1992 | 763 | Sathya | also as producer. |
1993 | 774 | Prathigna | Lakshman Kulatunga |
1994 | 793 | Landuni Oba Devaganaki | Bajaj Lucky |
1994 | 797 | Jayagrahanaya | |
1994 | 803 | Sanda Madala | Sagara Bandara Keerthisena / Pradeep Keerthisena |
1994 | 811 | 150 Mulleriyawa | 'Lucky Dias' patient / Michael |
1995 | 831 | Maruthaya | Patrick |
1995 | 836 | Awaragira | Wickramasooriya aka Wickrama |
1994 | 814 | Sudu Piruwata | Lawyer Rathnayake |
1997 | 868 | Yasoma | |
1997 | 893 | Dehena | Rajasekara |
1998 | 901 | Anthima Reya | Devendra Silva. (also as producer) [4] |
1999 | 910 | Salupata Ahasata | Prema's husband[5] |
2000 | 943 | Anuragay Ananthaya | Sisira Gunathilake[6] |
2003 | 1020 | Wekande Walauwa | Lawyer Mr. Muthugoda |
2009 | 1122 | Sir Last Chance | Mister Producer |
2010 | 1139 | Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe | Guest appearance |
2011 | 1154 | Challenges | Esala Randunu |
2012 | 1178 | Senasuru Maruwa | Mahil Ranadewa |
2013 | - | It’s a Matter of Love | Malan's father[7] |
2014 | 1208 | Ahelepola Kumarihami | Patrick |
2014 | 1211 | Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano | News editor |
2014 | 1218 | Api Marenne Na | Ginige |
2015 | 1221 | Maharaja Gemunu | Minister Mahananda |
2015 | 1225 | Gindari | Himself |
2016 | 1250 | Paththini | King Gajaba |
2019 | Rush | Sunil Wijemanne[8] | |
2019 | President Super Star | [9] | |
2021 | Kawuruth Danne Na | [10] | |
2022 | Rashmi | [11] | |
TBD | Veerya | [12] | |
TBD | Gunananda Himi Migettuwatte | ||
TBD | Sithija Seya | [13] |