H. D. Premaratne

H.D. Premaratne (born 1944) was educated at Gurukula Vidyalaya in Kelaniya. He started his film career as a clapper boy in Daru Duka in 1967. While working at the old Times of Ceylon group, he was an Assistant Director for Pujithayo before embarking on his maiden directorial venture Sikuruliya starring Vijaya Kumaranatunga and Swineetha Weerasinghe in 1975.

A majority of his work focused on women and women's issues. Along with cinema, Premaratne produced the teledramas Sandungira Ginigani (1993), Sihina Danauwa (1996), and Dulari (1997) and also the stage drama Yakage Kammala. He worked at Swarnavahini as a Consultant to the Board of Directors, and functioned as the president of the Sri Lanka Cinema Bala Mandalaya.

Filmography Year Film Ref. 1975 Sikuruliya 1979 Apeksha 1980 Parithyagaya 1982 Deveni Gamana 1986 Aadara Hasuna 1988 Mangala Thegga 1990 Saharawe Sihinaya 1991 Palama Yata 1992 Kulageya 1993 Udu Sulanga 1993 Saptha Kanya 1993 Seilama 1994 Visidela 1999 Mandakini 2001 Kinihiriya Mal

Awards 1993 Presidential Awards Best Script Writer, Saptha Kanya 1985 Sarasaviya Awards Best Script Writer, Dewani Gamana 1991 Sarasaviya Awards Best Director, Palama Yata Best Script Writer, Palama Yata – 1991 1993 Sarasaviya Awards Best Director, Kula Geya