Sahan Ranwala

Sahan Ranwala (born July 3, 1978, as සහන් රන්වල [Sinhala]) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He is also works as a musician, composer and a presenter. He is the managing director of Lionel Ranwala Folk Art Foundation.

Personal life Sahan Ranwala was born on July 3, 1978, in Nugegoda as the second of the family with two siblings. At school, Sahan was the Chairman of Drama Society and the Treasurer of Broadcasting Unit. He did A/L from commerce stream and selected to the University of Colombo. Lionel is the founder of Ranwala Balakaya. Sahan is a graduate from Drama and Theater at University of Kelaniya. He also has a Diploma in Journalism at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and degree from Sri Lanka Law College.

He is married to Melani Ranwala and the couple has one son, Seth Ranwala. After the death of father, Sahan started to continue his legacy by conducting folk musical programs all over the country. After three years of father's death, Sahan presented folk musical program Yuddetath Awith. He also conducted concerts such as Gama Avlanynaan, Ahasei Innawalu, Three and Mei Avurudu Kaale. He also able to perform at the local festivals in Galle, Colombo and Jaffna Music Festivals and international festival such as CHOGM. In 2003, Ranwala started Ranwala Lama Balakaya for youngsters between the ages of 10–18.

In 2011, Ranwala Balakaya won the award for the "Best Performing Folk Song Troupe" at the Folk Songs Festival at Guangxi, China. He conduct a course on folk songs in Battaramulla on every Sundays. Ranwala Balakaya released Gama Avulannan and Yuddhetath Evith in VCD and DVD formats. In 2016, he organized Jana Gee Ekassa and Dekassa presentation for children at the Bishop's College Auditorium.

In 2006, Sahan acted for the television series Paba in 2006, directed by Mahesh Rathsara Madduma Arachchi with a supportive role.

On December 1, 2019, he along with Ranwala Balakaya organized a folk musical show titled "Ran Salakuna", which will be held at Kularatne Hall, Ananda College, College. In January 2021, he released "Ranwala Lanka e-school" which covers a wide range of subjects including folk songs and performing arts, drumming and art and is planned to be held under two syllabi, internationally and locally.

Notable television works

Bharyawo Deva Daruwo Deweni Inima Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli Hadawathe Kathawa Iskole Jeewithaya Lassanai Millewa Walawwa Paba Rajini Ranga Madala Samuganee Sithin Siyawara Yaso Mandira

Filmography Year Film Role Ref. 2004 Aadaraneeya Wassaanaya Niranga 2004 One Shot Vijaya's brother 2008 Heart FM Sagara 2010 Uththara Praveen Pathiratne 2023 Kathuru Mithuru Fat guy in tailor shop 2025 Kaasi Vaasi Music composition

Awards and accolades He won the award for the Best Upcoming Actor at the Sumathi Awards ceremony in 2003.

Sumathi Awards