Freddie Silva

Haupe Liyanage Athukorala Morris Joseph Ranabahu (born 18 May 1938 – died 29 October 2001: ), popularly known as Freddie Silva, was a Sri Lankan film actor, and playback singer, who appeared from 1963 until 2001. Freddie was known for being one of the most popular Sri Lankan comedians of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He appeared in over 400 films and Produced 2 films, of which 300 were screened at the celebration of fifty years in Sinhala Cinema.

Early life Silva was born on 18 May 1938 in Puvakaramba, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka as the only child of the family. Silva's father was an overseer for the Moratuwa Urban Council and his mother was a member of Salvation Army. Growing up he was fascinated with singing and dancing. St. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa was his Alma mater.

Music career In the 1950s Silva performed the Alanson Mendis composition "Bar Bar Bar" in front of Sir John Kotelawala and was warmly received. He used this opportunity to get a letter of recommendation from Kotelawala which he presented to Livy Wijemanne of Radio Ceylon to secure a job as a radio artist. Freddie's first marriage daughter Chandani Silva is a singer and actress.

Janesh Silva was born on 26 January 1962 and attended to Carey College for studies. He was married to Hemamala and they have one son Janith Silva. Janesh died on June 10, 2012, while he was taking medical treatment for cancer. Janesh Silva is known as a comedian that acted in 10+ films.

Freddie Silva died on 29 October 2001 in Siddamulla at the age of 63.

Haddinnath Tharu Asoka's friend

Sunethra Geetharatne

Dahakin Ekak

Hondata Hondai Komalawathie

Lasanda Vijay

Duleeka

Kasthuri Suwanda Kamal's friend

Dinum Kanuwa

Sheela Poster affixer / Guru

Sihasuna

Shanthi

Jeewana Ganga

Unnath Daahai Malath Daahai

Obai Mamai Sirisena

Sukiri Kella Pushpananda / Robert Louis Nanapala

Sadhana

Mage Nandi Shyama

Hariyata Hari Chauffeur 'Somapala'

Rajagedara Paraviyo

Kolamba Sanniya Tarzan

Haaratha Hathara

Aasha

Wasana Martin

Ran Thilakaa

Kauda Raja Peacock Dancer ("Dine Lanka")

Adarei Man Adarei

Maruwan Samaga Waase Mudalali store frequenter

Tom Pachayaa

Hithuwakkarayo

Siri Madaara

Hariyanakota Ohoma Thamai

Niluka

Chin Chin Nona

Saja

Sithaka Suwanda Tintin

Sasara

Maduwanthi Freddie

Siripathula

Apsara

Deepanjali

Samanmalee

Minisun Athara Minisek

Muwan Pelessa Pina

Rose Mal Thunak Flutist

Akke Mata Awasara

Subhani

Nuwan Renu Pabilis

Wisihathara Peya

Hari Pudumai

Silva

Muwan Pelessa 2 Pina

Adara Rathne Student leader

Kolam Karayo Ahanga Lal Sulojana

Geethika Silva 'Mahathaya'

Anjaana

Ek Dawasak Ra Photographer

Amme Mata Samawenna Freddie

Miss Mallika 1982

Wathura Karaththaya Reporter

Kadawunu Poronduwa remake Sewaris 'Unnah'

Sumithuro

Chandi Siriya

Sister Mary Friend

Hasthi Viyaruwa Velu

Ara Soyza Soyza

Thaththai Puthai Silva

Kakiley Rajjuruwo Andare

Araliya Mal Bandara

Dinuma Ustad

Mal Varusa Lona

Yugayen Yugayata

Thaththi Man Adarei

Yukthiyada Shakthiyada

Raja Wedakarayo Upul 'Music Master'

Ran Dam Wel

Obatai Priye Adare

Ahinsa

Hitha Honda Chandiya Serpino

Newa Gilunath Bandchun Gira

Rasa Rahasak Sena

Gedara Budun Amma Minister

Amme Oba Nisa

Angulimaala

Durga

Satana

Newatha Api Ekwemu

Chandingeth Chandiya

Badulu Kochchiya

Mamai Raja Ranjith's Advisor's son

Nommara 17 Potato 'Nommara 13'

Obata Rahasak Kiyannam

Randenigala Sinhaya Sunny 'Aiyya'

Sambudu Mahima

Dese Mal Pipila Bandu

Thanha Aasha Amadoru

Dedunnen Samanaliyak

Walavuve Haamu

Pem Raja Dahana Guru

Uthura Dakuna Alwis

Paaraadeesaya

Bambara Kalape

Love In Bangkok Jackie

Cheriyo Doctor Doctor Koko

Sathya

Jaya Siri We Kumariya

Kadiraa

Kiyala Wadak Na Jackie

Malsara Doni PPL Perera

Okkoma Kanapita Don Juan alias Ali baba

Sinhayageth Sinhaya Sergeant Jayapala

Jooriya Mamai

Sarjant Nallathambi

Surayan Athara Veeraya Sunil

Sura Veera Chandiyo CID Silva

Prathigna Sena

Mewila Penevi Roope

Okkoma Hodatai Bandara Silva alias Himself

Raja Wansen Ekek Sunny

Vijaya Geetha Dougie "Payan' Jayasuriya

Inspector Geetha

Pudumai Eth Aththai

Vairayen Vairaya

Cheriyo Captain Ping Pong

Sura Daruwo

Manamohini Dougie

Sihina Vimane Rajakumari

Cheriyo Darling Doctor Coco

Raagaye Unusuma

Soorayo Wedakaarayo

Kolompoor Freddie

Jolly Hallo Father

Oba Koheda Priye Dulcy

Pissu Puso Pachavansa

Parliament Jokes Politician

Pissu Double Gajadeva

Vala In London Charlie

Supiri Balawatha Freddie

As producer Year Film Director1994 Okkoma Hodatai

Songs

Aachchi Podi Wedawarjanayak Aappa Weladaamey Umba - with Kalawathee Aaraadhitha Amuththek (Vikata Rasaanga) - with Gemunu Wijesuriya Aaron Maama Aaronge Malli Baaron Aawaa Mey Mama - with Anjaleen Gunathilake Ahanna Balanna Aladinge Puduma Pahana - with Nihal Nelson Allapu Gedarin Aluth Kathawak Aluth Kalaawak Amuthu Adum ada Anangaya Anangaya - with Anjaleen Gunathilake Amuthu Sathaa Andare Andare Mehe Waren - with Desmond De Silva Anna Hande Haawa Api Kaatada Baya - with H.R. Jothipala Arabiye Thele Arulu Burulu Ata Sakilla Waage Athaka Selawena Athadunna Hithawanthi Aththa Yukthiyata Au Au Au Au Mage Sawarina Ayiya Saami - with Kalawathee Baanumathi Bachna Bachana Balla Balla Ballan Biruwata Ballata Ethiwedakuthne Bam Manna Bar Eken Beela Bara Karaththe Batakola Wattiyakata - with Kalawathiee Beela Beela Blade Thaley Bombay Sundaree Bola Kadala Seeni Kadala - with Kalawathee Boru Manasgaatha Noweyi Bulath Wadiyak Buruthu Buruthu Mal Buuru Naamba Chandrase Kelum Cheriyo Kiyala Me - with Gration Ananda Cheene Indalaa Aawe - with Kalawathee Chi Chi Chi Chimpanci Putha Chin Chin Nona - with H. R. Jothipala and Milton Perera Dannawu Rata Pawathenna Wu Dawasak Daa Kakuluwekuta Deweta Dige Man Awa Dil Thadap Thadap (Illagena Kana Parippu) Diya Yata Wiskam Duka Wanasana Sepa - with Milton Mallawarachchi and M. S. Fernando Ekamath Eka Rataka Ea Kale Enakota Enawa Hina Wevi (Nadayo) Enna Enna Wadiwenna Gaha Kola Mal - with H.R Jothipala Gaja Labai Nona Mahathune (Pacha) Galkisse Muhudu Werale Galu Muwadora Pitiye (Dahas Gananakin) Ganu Parane Mawwe Deyyo Gigiri Jagari Handawana Giri Goris Handa Mama Udin Indi Gaha Yata Wadiwela Ipadunu Rata Daya Irida Pole Domba Gaha Yata Jack Saha Jil Kamatha Gawa''' - with Nirosha Virajini Kaputulanthe Wasiyo Kawadawath Na Mehema Deyak Kawuda Gona (Oon Maru Hathara Hina) Kawuda Me Ane - with Kalawathee Kewilige Patiya (Kaputige Kooduwe) Lagadi Papai Nondi Jimai Lokaya Namathi Game Maduruwathi (Keen Koon Hangi Hangi) Maha Kaleka Benayaka (Naga Rajaya) Maha Kelaye Nuga Sewane (Bakamuna) Mamai Motta Pala Mame Me Bakamuna - with H.R Jothipala Mangala Athupita Sarasi Mayam Mawala Pala Me Danno Danithi Mini Gejji Handana My Name Is Saiman Silva Naga Rajaya (Maha Kalayaka Benayaka) Nandamma Na Nedo - with Srilal Abeykoon Nikamma Inna Wadata Adanna (Pin Batha) Nitharama Biruwata Ballek Oba Raja Weela - with Kalawathee Onna Babo Billo Enawa Or Mister Pana Palayan Labana Sumane Pankiriththa Parana Coat Parawiya Wage Raja Malige Pata Sarungal Wagei - with Vijaya Kumaranatunga Princy Darling My Sweety Raigamayanani Gampolayanani Raja Umbane Gona Rakinna Kiyala Aran Thibba Ran Thatiyaka Kiri Pani Purawala Rupiyal Lakshayak Thagi Salli Labenakota Sando Gundo (Kalayakin Nowa Munagahune) Sopinath Ekka Man Surangani Surangani Thamath Innawa (Vijaya Kuwenila) Thangamani - with Kalawathee Thea Kude Pite Badan Tikiri Kirilliyo Topsina Premi Mage Upan Dine Langa Ena Hinda Vikara Loke Loka Vikare Wadath Agei Hadath Penei - with Gration Ananda Weda Mahaththaya Wella Simbimin Rali Perale Yakada Kate - with Anjaleen Gunathilaka Yantham Athi Yantham English Dana GaththaReferences

External linksජනප්‍රිය නළුවා ලෙස කිරැළ පලන් විකට නළුවා Yesteryear Sinhala film comediansFreddie Silva no more Freddie's fries මේ දරුවාගේ පියා කවදා හරි රජ වෙනවාජනේෂ් සිල්වා ගැන දුක හිතෙන ආරංචියක්''