Polwatta Rajapaksa Rajakaruna Rajawasala Mudiyanselage Chethiya Roshan Bandara Abeysingha Pilapitiya (born 21 March 1975: ), popularly known as Roshan Pilapitiya, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well as a singer. Largely active in television serials, Pilapitiya was awarded the most popular actor award at Sumathi Tele Awards in 2003 and 2004.

Personal life As the youngest of the four children, Roshan was born on 21 March 1975 in Hanguranketha, city near Kandy, Sri Lanka. His father is Ariya Abhayasinghe who was a tea plantation owner. His mother Mallika Pilapitiya is also a retired actress, where she recorded the first female lead role of Sri Lanka's first outdoor movie Rekava in 1956 directed by Lester James Peries. She died on 26 March 2022 at the age of 86.

His primary education is from C. C. College, Hanguranketha, and then he attended Dharmaraja College, Kandy for secondary education. He also performed well in college stage dramas. He was a bright student in the school, where he was a member of the best drama crew of the school in 1988, and also won the award for inter-school best actor in 1988. Roshan is a very family oriented and a strong Buddhist. He had two older brothers: Kapila, Chathura and one older sister, Thrishara. He has referred to his family many times in public and always talks about how he has a great family.

Career During 1987–1989 JVP insurrection period, he worked in a musical band. His career was started with Lester James Peries' teledrama Golu Hadawatha. At the start he was also a singer who performed in the band Red Heart, performed as a guitarist, keyboard player and also as a singer. His debut film was an English film called Disco Girl in 1990. Pilapitiya lead the role of remake of film Hatharadenaama Soorayo in 2008, which was originally led by Vijaya Kumaratunga.

Pilapitya made his acting debut with teledrama Golu Hadawatha (1988), which was directed by popular director Lester James Peries. He won a Presidential award for best upcoming actor in 2002. He played the main part of several commercial successes such as Mandakini (1999), Daru Upatha (2001), Rajjumala (2004), Dhana Rina (2007) and critically acclaimed act in teledramas such as Ek Murgaanganaawiyak.

Notable television serials

Golu Hadawatha (1988) Mandakini (1999) Ek Murgaanganaawiyak (1999) Gini Dalu Meda (1999) Magi (2000) Mahagedara (2000) Weda Mahaththaya (2000) Daruwange Ammala (2000) Dath Kekulu Pala (2000) Magi (2000) Hemanthaye Wasanthayak (2001) Daru Upatha (2001) Nisala Diya Sasala Viya (2001) Diya Sewaneli (2001) Ambu Daruwo (2001) Sooriya Daruwo (2002) Indrachapa (2005) Issaraha Gedara (2002) Visi Ekwana Horawa (2002) Monara Kirilli (2002) Suwanda Obai Amme (2003) Sandawathaka Waruna (2003) Samanala Gamanak (2003) Sathyaya (2003) Diya Sithuvam (2004) Wasanthaya Awilla (2004) Rajjumala (2004) Rangana Vijithaya (2004) Samanala Gamana (2004) Sanda Hiru Tharu (2004) Vasanthaya Avilla (2004) Rankira Soya (2004) Sandali Saha Radika (2006) Sujatha (2006) Heeye Manaya (2006) Pethi Ahulana Mala (2006) Dhana Rina (2007) Surangana Duwa (2007) Man Hinda (2007) Satharadenek Senpathiyo (2007) Dewana Maw (2007) Kampitha Vill (2008) Karuwala Gedara (2008) Diya Sithuwam (2008) Isuru Yogaya (2006) Sihina Kumari (2009) Sulang Kapolla (2010) Prarthana Mal (2010) Me Sonduru Piyapath (2010) Sihina Aran Enna (2010) Prarthana (2011) Isuru Sangramaya (2011) Doowaru (2012) Isuru Sangramaya (2012) Nirsathwayo (2013) Sasara Sarani (2014) Raena (2014) Daskon (2015) Devi (2016) Me Mamai (2016) Salsapuna (2016–2018) Sooriya Nayo (2017) Thawa Durai Jeewithe (2017) Sidu (2016–2018) Kotipathiyo (2018) Neela Pabulu (2018–2022) Raahu (2018) Idora Wassa (2018) Amuthu Rasikaya (2019) Ran Bedi Minissu (2019) Sanda Nati Reya (2020) Sanda Wimana (2020) Susumaka Ima (2019) Click (2019) Ahas Maliga (2019) Nenala (2020) Paara Dige (2021–2022) Api Apa Athara (2021) Ves Gaththo (2021) 4chun Residencies (2023) Circuskarayo (2023) Kunchanadha (2024) Paata Kurullo (2024–2025) Prema Rasthiyaduwa (2024) Sikuru Awith (2024) Jahuta (2025)

Songs Following list is the songs of Roshan Pilapitiya.

Mage Nisala Lowe Sahasak Sithuwili Soduru Pem Kathawak Soduru Sedewaka Atheethayata Yana Pare Bidunu Premaya Matath Hora Mage Nethu Laga Hamuwee Wenwi Giyath Nonimi Pemaka Petali Paasal Samaye Dutu. Hitha Parala Dakinna Awe

Awards Best Upcoming Actor in Sumathi Awards – 2000 Dharmaraja Abhinandana Award – 2001 Best Upcoming Actor in Sarasaviya Awards – 2002 Best Upcoming Actor in Presidential Awards – 2002 Most Popular Actor in Sumathi Awards – 2003 Most Popular Actor in Sumathi Awards – 2004 Best Actor in Sumathi Awards – 2005

Filmography

Year Film Language Role Ref.1990 Disco Girl English 1991 Senehasaka Sihinaya Sinhala 1991 Iron Trungal English 1992 New York Dreams English 1994 Nohadan Landune Sinhala Rathnapala 1995 Ross & Margurette French 1999 Mandakini Sinhala 2000 Sanda Yahanata Sinhala 2000 Ginigath Madusamaya Sinhala Anuruddha 2001 Daru Upatha Sinhala 2002 Sudu Sewaneli Sinhala Heen Banda 2004 Samawenna Ma Raththarane Sinhala 2004 Rajjumala Sinhala 2006 Ammawarune Sinhala Saliya 2006 Eka Malaka Pethi Sinhala Arun Basnayake 2007 Mr Dana Rina Sinhala Roshan 2008 Hathara Denaama Soorayo remake Sinhala Vijay 2008 Nil Diya Yahana Sinhala 2010 Dakina Dakina Mal Sinhala Aravinda 2011 Mahindagamanaya Sinhala Minister Aritta 2013 Samanala Sandhawaniya Sinhala Punya's husband 2014 Swarnapali Sinhala 2014 Bhavatharana Sinhala 2016 Natannethuwa Dinna Sinhala Nishan Porapitiya 2017 Dharmayuddhaya Sinhala OIC Ravi 2018 Nela Sinhala Charles 2018 Vaishnavee Sinhala Laxmi's lover 2018 Nidahase Piya DS Sinhala D. C. Senanayake 2018 Tawume Iskole Sinhala Doctor Vijay 2019 Bhavatharana Sinhala 2019 Reload Sinhala Yama King 2020 Nim Him Sinhala 2020 The Horn Sinhala Dino 2021 Wassane Sihinaya Sinhala 2023 Kadira Divyaraja Sinhala 2024 Passport Sinhala 2024 Wishma Sinhala Sinhala Sinhala Sinhala Sinhala Sinhala Sinhala Sinhala Sinhala

References

External links Roshan Pilapitiya on Facebook

Roshan Pilapitiya - රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය - Sinhala Cinema Database Roshan Pilapitiya makes an indelible mark on local cinema රොෂාන්ගේ FACE BOOK පිටුව HACK කරලා A comedy play at New Townhall Political comedy in Ja-ela