Bimal Jayakody
Sri Lankan actor and singer
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Jayakodige Dona Dhanuka Bimal Jayakody (born on 21 June 1977: as බිමල් ජයකොඩි),[2] popularly known as Bimal Jayakody is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television.[3] The highly versatile actor, Jayakody is known for many dramatic roles and award nominations at film festivals.[4][5][6]
June 21, 1977
Bimal Jayakody | |
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Jayakody in 2006 | |
| Born | Jayakodige Dona Dhanuka Bimal Jayakody June 21, 1977 |
| Occupations | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Sujani Menaka (m. 2007)[1] |
| Relatives | Geetha Kanthi Jayakody (aunt) Rathna Lalani Jayakody (aunt) Sampath Tennakoon (uncle) Paboda Sandeepani (cousin) |
Personal life
Jayakodi was born as the eldest of the family, where his father is a regional politician and also an actor. His brother is a musician. He met his wife Sujani Menaka, who is also a Sri Lankan teledrama and film actress during the teledrama Ramya Suramya back in 2000.[7] They married in 2007 after seven years of affair.[8]
His father's two sisters - Geetha Kanthi Jayakody and Rathna Lalani Jayakody are also renowned award-winning actresses in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Popular actress Paboda Sandeepani is the daughter of Geetha Kanthi.[9] Rathna Lalani is married to fellow actor Sampath Tennakoon.[10]
Career
Jayakody started drama as a television technician. After that, after working for about 6 years, he got the opportunity to join a television serial Hada Vila Sakmana directed by Prasanna Jayakody. After that, he continued to work as a technician and actor. He also worked as a producer in a media company.[8] Jayakody is mainly a television actor, who contributed a diverse array of television serials of many genres.[11] Apart from television, he also acted in a few stage plays such as Apahu Enna Ba.[12]
Jayakody started his film career with Ali Patiyo Oyay Mamai back in 2006, though a minor role. After that, he played many leading and critically acclaimed roles on many occasions in cinema,[13] such as in Sankranthi,[14] Gamani,[15] Aba, Siri Parakum and Sakkarang. He was nominated on several occasions for Gamani and Sakkarang and gain critical acclaim.[8] In 2008, he acted in Sri Lanka's first Digital movie named Hetawath Mata Adaraya Karanna.[16]
He won the award for the Best Actor at the 2012 Raigam Tele'es for his role in Senakeliyay Maya.[17] He is also nominated for Best Supporting Actor in several awards at the local stage drama festivals and television festivals.[8]
Selected television serials
- 1990
- Amaa
- Agni piyapath
- Anavaratha[18]
- Angana
- Athuru Mithuru[19]
- Bharyawo[20]
- Bhava Arana[21]
- Bio
- Daam as Walter De Almeda
- Degammadiyawa as Wimale[22][23]
- Devana Warama[24]
- Deweni Inima as Ravi Fernando
- Ehipillamak Yata as Megha[25]
- Hada Vila Sakmana
- Husma Saha Oxygen[26]
- Ithirena Kiri[27]
- Ihirunu Kiri[28]
- Jeewithaya Dakinna[29]
- Jeewithayata Idadenna[30]
- Jeewithaye Eka Dawasak
- Kadathira[31]
- Maya Ranaga[32]
- Mihidum Sevaneli[33]
- Mihidum Sihina[34]
- Olu 2[35]
- Pabalu[36]
- Pani Makuluwo[37]
- Raahu[38]
- Rala as Priyankara
- Ralla Veralata Adarei as Weerawarna Kulasuriya
- Ramya Suramya
- Rasthiyadukaraya
- Rasa Rahasak as Narada
- Sadhisi Tharanaya,[39]
- Sagare Se Man Adarei[40]
- Samanala Wasanthaya[41]
- Samanalunta Wedithiyanna[42]
- Sanakeliyai Maya[43]
- See Raja
- Sihina Aran Enna[44]
- Sithin Siyawara
- Snap as IG
- Sulanga Maha Meraka[45]
- Take Care
- Thamba Pata Handewa
- Veeduru Mal
- Vishnu Sankranthiya[46]
- Vishwanthari[47]
- Wara Mal[48]
- Wasana Wewa[49]
Singing career
Jayakodi released his first song Oba Aye Dawasaka in 2014.[50]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Awards and accolades
Raigam Tele'es Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Senakeliyay Maya | Best Actor | Won |
| 2024 | Jivithaye Ek dawasak | Best Actor | Nominated |
Sarasaviya Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dekala Purudu Kenek | Best Actor | Won |
Presidential Film Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dekala Purudu Kenek | Best Actor | Nominated |
Derana Film Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Popular Award | Popular Actor in a Negative Role | Won |