Gamini Hettiarachchi

Gamini Chandrakirthi Hettiarachchi (24 July 1950 – 27 May 2019) was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.

Personal life Hettiarachchi was born on 24 July 1950 as the sixth of the family with ten siblings for Stanley Alas Hettiarachchi and Soma Hettiarachchi. He has three elder brothers, two elder sisters, two younger sisters and two younger brothers. He was educated at Nalanda College, Colombo and completed his GCE A/L education through science stream. He was a retired Technical officer in Department of Railways.

He was married to Subhashini in 1983 and had one daughter and one son. He met Subhashini during Shilpa Shalikawa program held in Lionel Wendt.

Beyond acting In the school, he was a member of Under-14 cricket team and karate team. During Advanced Levels in the school, he started to read Russian books particularly on politics. Then he obtained the membership of Communist Party. In 1974, he engaged in street dramas under the guidance of Gamini Haththotuwegama and performed in Minihekuta Ellila Marenna Barida? and Bosath Dakma. His first main role in stage dramas came through 1976 drama Sekkuwa. He won a merit award for the role at National Drama Festival. Some of his other popular stage dramas include Wedikkarayo, Suba Sandewak, Mee Pura Wasiyo, Uththamawi, Esala Sanda Awanhala, Charitha Hathak and Dummala Warama.

His first teledrama acting came through Yashorawaya with the character Sunimal. and Sidu. In 1991, he won the award for the Best Actor for his role in the Dadabima teledrama.

Selected television serials

Abuddassa Kalaya Ada Ada Ei Maru Anavaratha Aththamma Bhavana – Amuttha Bhavathra Bonikko Dadabima Dadu Kete Dangakara Tharu Deva Daruwo Gini Pupuru Girikula Ingammaruwa Kinduru Adaviya Makara Dadayama Malee Medagedara Millewa Walawwa Nil Mal Viyana Oru Bendi Siyambalawa Pabalu Pahasara Raja Bhavana Senehasa Kaviyak Senehasata Adarei Sidu Sihina Puraya Sihina Sithuvam Sulang Kapolla Swarna Veena Vinivindimi Yashorawaya Yes Boss

Filmography He started cinema career with the short film Palamuwaniya Saha Anthimaya in 1980

Year Film Role Ref. 1992 Bajar Eke Chandiya 1995 Ayoma 2001 Aswesuma Complaint officer 2002 Bahubuthayo Red shirt friend 2005 Samanala Thatu Balloon businessman 2010 Vidhu Principal 2011 Sinhawalokanaya Subey 2012 Super Six Jude's Father 2014 Kosthapal Punyasoma Sargent Wickrampala 2018 Nidahase Piya DS Commentator 2022 CineMa