Lucky Dias
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Born
5 February 1951
Palandha Pathirage Lakshman Calistus Dias
5 February 1951
OccupationActor
Yearsactive1986-Present
Knownforactor and movie producer
Lucky Dias | |
|---|---|
| Born | Palandha Pathirage Lakshman Calistus Dias 5 February 1951 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986-Present |
| Known for | actor and movie producer |
| Spouse | Malini Fonseka (1986-2011) |
| Awards | Presidential Film Award (1998) |
Palandha Pathirage Lakshman Calistus Dias, popularly as Lucky Dias (ලකී ඩයස් born 5 February 1951), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and teledrama as well as a producer and director.[1] He entered films in 1986 guided by his mentor, a famous actor and film director, Gamini Fonseka. He did the first hosting of Obada Lakshapathi Mamada Lakshapathi, Sri Lankan version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. On 12 June 1986, he married Malini Fonseka, Sri Lankan film actress and divorced in 2011. He got the Presidential Film Award in 1998.
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Vajira | ASP Anni | |
| 1985 | Sura Duthiyo | ||
| 1987 | Ahinsa | Suresh | |
| 1988 | Gedara Budun Amma | Punchi Banda | |
| 1988 | Angulimala | ||
| 1988 | Nawa Gilunath Ban Chun | Pradeep Dalagedara | |
| 1989 | Shakthiya Obai Amme | Samari | |
| 1989 | Siri Medura | Lawyer Siri Samarawickrama | [2] |
| 1990 | Jaya Shakthi | ||
| 1990 | Honda Honda Sellam | Jagath Ihalawaththa | |
| 1991 | Paradise | Raja (also as producer) | |
| 1991 | Madhusamaya | Doctor | |
| 1991 | Suwandena Suwandaka | Amith Gunawardana | |
| 1992 | Kulageya | Mervin Dias | |
| 1992 | Sathya | also as producer. | |
| 1993 | Prathigna | Lakshman Kulatunga | |
| 1994 | Landuni Oba Devaganaki | Bajaj Lucky | |
| 1994 | Jayagrahanaya | ||
| 1994 | Sanda Madala | Sagara Bandara Keerthisena / Pradeep Keerthisena | |
| 1994 | 150 Mulleriyawa | 'Lucky Dias' patient / Michael | |
| 1995 | Maruthaya | Patrick | |
| 1995 | Awaragira | Wickramasooriya aka Wickrama | |
| 1994 | Sudu Piruwata | Lawyer Rathnayake | |
| 1997 | Yasoma | ||
| 1997 | Dehena | Rajasekara | |
| 1998 | Anthima Reya | Devendra Silva. (also as producer) | [3] |
| 1999 | Salupata Ahasata | Prema's husband | [4] |
| 2000 | Anuragay Ananthaya | Sisira Gunathilake | [5] |
| 2003 | Wekande Walauwa | Lawyer Mr. Muthugoda | |
| 2009 | Sir Last Chance | Mister Producer | |
| 2010 | Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe | Guest appearance | |
| 2011 | Challenges | Esala Randunu | |
| 2012 | Senasuru Maruwa | Mahil Ranadewa | |
| 2013 | It’s a Matter of Love | Malan's father | [6] |
| 2014 | Ahelepola Kumarihami | Patrick | |
| 2014 | Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano | News editor | |
| 2014 | Api Marenne Na | Ginige | |
| 2015 | Maharaja Gemunu | Minister Mahananda | |
| 2015 | Gindari | Himself | |
| 2016 | Paththini | King Gajaba | |
| 2019 | Rush | Sunil Wijemanne | [7] |
| 2019 | President Super Star | multiple roles | [8] |
| 2021 | Kawuruth Danne Na | [9] | |
| 2022 | Rashmi | [10] | |
| 2024 | Sihinayaki Adare | Ronnie Fernandez | |
| 2024 | Weerya | Leonard Jayawardena | [11] |
| 2024 | Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli 2 | Samson | [12] |
| TBA | Gunananda Himi Migettuwatte † | ||
| TBA | Sithija Seya † | [13] |
Television serials
- Bharyawo[14]
- Eha Ivura
- Gauthami
- Iqbal as Imran
- Kemmura[15]
- Kulawamiya[16]
- Magi[17]
- Miriguwen Eha'[18]
- Muthu Ataye Modayo
- Nannadunanni
- Sahas Gaw Dura as Sampath[19]
- Sankranthi Samaya
- Shaun[20]
- Seethala Gini Del
- Sihina Sithuvam [21]
- Sive Diya Dahara [22]
- Sohayuro as Mahendra[23]
- Sulangata Mediwi[24]
- Suwanda Obai Amme[25]
- Swetha Gantheera
- Wassa Nuba Wage[26]
- Yashorawaya as Baladeva[27][28]
- Yes Boss as Nihal Kariyawasam
As a Producer
- Paradeesey (1991)
- Sathya (1992)
- Anthima Reya (1998)