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Geetha Kanthi Jayakody was born on 28 November 1957 as the second of the family. His father is a Ayurvedic doctor. She completed education from Siddhartha Maha Vidyalaya, Wellampitiya.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.silumina.lk/2017/08/19/රසඳුන/ළමාපිටියෙන්-වේදිකාවට-ඇවිත්-පවුලම-කලාවට-සම්බන්ධකර-ගත්තා | title=Took to the stage from the ''Lamapitiya'' and got all family involved in the arts | publisher=Silumina | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> She has one elder brother, one younger brother, Piyal and two younger sisters - Sriyani and Rathna Lalani.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gossiplankahotnews.com/2017/03/gossip-chat-with-geetha-kanthi-jayakody.html | title=Chat With Geetha Kanthi Jayakody | publisher=gossiplankahotnews | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> Rathna Lalani is also a renowned award winning actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Rathna Lalani is married to fellow actor Sampath Tennakoon.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://magazine.lankahelp.com/2013/12/17/abhinayana-sampath-ratna-rangabhumika-drama-festival/ | title=Abhinayana Sampath-Ratna Rangabhumika' Drama festival | publisher=Daily news | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> Popular actor [[Bimal Jayakody]] is the son of Geetha's elder brother. Bimal is married to fellow actress Sujani Menaka. |
Geetha Kanthi Jayakody was born on 28 November 1957 as the second of the family. His father is a Ayurvedic doctor. She completed education from Siddhartha Maha Vidyalaya, Wellampitiya.<ref name= geethacareer>{{cite web | url=http://www.silumina.lk/2017/08/19/රසඳුන/ළමාපිටියෙන්-වේදිකාවට-ඇවිත්-පවුලම-කලාවට-සම්බන්ධකර-ගත්තා | title=Took to the stage from the ''Lamapitiya'' and got all family involved in the arts | publisher=Silumina | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> She has one elder brother, one younger brother, Piyal and two younger sisters - Sriyani and Rathna Lalani.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gossiplankahotnews.com/2017/03/gossip-chat-with-geetha-kanthi-jayakody.html | title=Chat With Geetha Kanthi Jayakody | publisher=gossiplankahotnews | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> Rathna Lalani is also a renowned award winning actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Rathna Lalani is married to fellow actor Sampath Tennakoon.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://magazine.lankahelp.com/2013/12/17/abhinayana-sampath-ratna-rangabhumika-drama-festival/ | title=Abhinayana Sampath-Ratna Rangabhumika' Drama festival | publisher=Daily news | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> Popular actor [[Bimal Jayakody]] is the son of Geetha's elder brother. Bimal is married to fellow actress Sujani Menaka. |
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Jayakody has one daughter - Paboda Sanedepani. She is also a popular award winning actress.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/030831/tv/7.htm | title=Pabodha : ‘I’ll quit after marriage’ | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> When Paboda was just five years old, they both acted in the teledrama ''Yashorawaya''. Then they acted together in teledrama ''Bopath Sakkiya''. After 31 years, they acted together in the upcoming film ''Sri Saddha''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gossip-lanka-news.co/actress-geetha-kanthi-jayakodi-returns-back-after/ | title=What Geetha Kanthi is goiung to after 31 years with her daughter? | publisher=gossip-lanka-news | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> |
Jayakody has one daughter - Paboda Sanedepani. She is also a popular award winning actress.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/030831/tv/7.htm | title=Pabodha : ‘I’ll quit after marriage’ | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> When Paboda was just five years old, they both acted in the teledrama ''Yashorawaya''. Then they acted together in teledrama ''Bopath Sakkiya''. After 31 years, they acted together in the upcoming film ''Sri Saddha''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gossip-lanka-news.co/actress-geetha-kanthi-jayakodi-returns-back-after/ | title=What Geetha Kanthi is goiung to after 31 years with her daughter? | publisher=gossip-lanka-news | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> |
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Before starting acting career, Jayakody joined with Sri Lanka Broacasting Coorporation for ''Lama Pitiya'' program. Her first acting came through stage drama ''Kelani Palama'' as a school girl.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://papper.lankahotnews.co.uk/2013/04/geetha-kanthi-jayakody.html?m=1 | title=පිරිමි එක්ක වැඩවලට යද්දී කතා හදුනා - Geetha Kanthi Jayakody | publisher=lankahotnews | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> |
Before starting acting career, Jayakody joined with Sri Lanka Broacasting Coorporation for ''Lama Pitiya'' program. At about 21 years, she performed ''Abika Geethayen Geethaya'' program as a radio relief announcer. While at the ''Lamapitiya'', she played as ''Catherine Kumari'' in Bandula Withanage's drama ''Lanka Kathawa''.<ref name= geethacareer /> Her first acting came through stage drama ''Kelani Palama'' as a school girl Surangani.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://papper.lankahotnews.co.uk/2013/04/geetha-kanthi-jayakody.html?m=1 | title=පිරිමි එක්ක වැඩවලට යද්දී කතා හදුනා - Geetha Kanthi Jayakody | publisher=lankahotnews | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> Later, she joined the play 'Veniciye Welenda'' for a brief period. At the age about 18 yearsshe played the role ''village girl'' in television play ''Hath Pana''.<ref name= geethacareer /> |
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Her maiden television direction came through ''Ashirwada'' which was telecasted on Esala Poya Day through [[TV Derana]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.divaina.com/2012/06/29/cineart09.html | title=Geetha Kanthi Jayakody first teledrama | publisher=Divaina | accessdate=25 April 2019}}</ref> |
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Geetha Kanthi Jayakody ගීතා කාන්ති ජයකොඩි | |
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| Born | Jayakodige Dona Geetha Kanthi November 28, 1957 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Dubbing artist |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Children | Paboda Sandeepani |
| Relatives | Rathna Lalani Jayakody (sister) Sampath Tennakoon (brother-in-law) Bimal Jayakody (brother's son) Sujani Menaka (Bimal's wife) |
Jayakodige Dona Geetha Kanthi[1] (born November 28, 1957 as ගීතා කාන්ති ජයකොඩි) [Sinhala]), popularly as Geetha Kanthi Jayakody, is an award-winning actress in Sri Lankan cinema. theater and television. Highly versatile actress with a career spanning more than 30 years, she is also a renowned dubbing artist.[2]
Personal life
Geetha Kanthi Jayakody was born on 28 November 1957 as the second of the family. His father is a Ayurvedic doctor. She completed education from Siddhartha Maha Vidyalaya, Wellampitiya.[3] She has one elder brother, one younger brother, Piyal and two younger sisters - Sriyani and Rathna Lalani.[4] Rathna Lalani is also a renowned award winning actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Rathna Lalani is married to fellow actor Sampath Tennakoon.[5] Popular actor Bimal Jayakody is the son of Geetha's elder brother. Bimal is married to fellow actress Sujani Menaka.
Jayakody has one daughter - Paboda Sanedepani. She is also a popular award winning actress.[6] When Paboda was just five years old, they both acted in the teledrama Yashorawaya. Then they acted together in teledrama Bopath Sakkiya. After 31 years, they acted together in the upcoming film Sri Saddha.[7]
Career
Before starting acting career, Jayakody joined with Sri Lanka Broacasting Coorporation for Lama Pitiya program. At about 21 years, she performed Abika Geethayen Geethaya program as a radio relief announcer. While at the Lamapitiya, she played as Catherine Kumari in Bandula Withanage's drama Lanka Kathawa.[3] Her first acting came through stage drama Kelani Palama as a school girl Surangani.[8] Later, she joined the play 'Veniciye Welenda for a brief period. At the age about 18 yearsshe played the role village girl in television play Hath Pana.[3]
Her maiden television direction came through Ashirwada which was telecasted on Esala Poya Day through TV Derana in 2012.[9]
Selected television serials
Selected stage dramas
Filmography
Her maiden cinematic experience came through a main role in 1982 film Ridee Nimnaya, directed by D.B. Nihalsinghe, which earned nominations for the Best actress in that year.[26] Some of her popular films are Ridee Nimnaya, Parawarthana and Gamani.[27]
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ridee Nimnaya | Nandawathie | |
| 1986 | Pooja | Vasanthi | [11] |
| 1989 | Okkoma Rajawaru | ||
| 1990 | Hondin Naththam Narakin | ||
| 1990 | Pem Rajadahana | ||
| 1990 | Chandi Raja | ||
| 1993 | Sandarekha | ||
| 1997 | Ninja Sri Lanka | ||
| 1998 | Dorakada Marawa | Subha's sister | [28] |
| 2000 | Sanda Yahanata | ||
| 2003 | Sudu Kaluwara | Lami | [29] |
| 2008 | Adara Meena | [30] | |
| 2011 | Gamani | Sudha's mother | [31] |
| 2014 | Parawarthana | Vimalawathi | [32] |
| 2015 | Maharaja Ajasath | Punna | [33] |
| 2015 | Ho Gaana Pokuna | [34] | |
| 2016 | Hath Pana | Mother (Home movie) | |
| 2019 | Sama Kumaru Kathawa | [35] |
Awards and accolades
She has won several awards at the local stage drama festivals and television festivals.[36]
Sumathi Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kemmura | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
References
- ^ "Actresses in Sri Lankan cinema - Kusum Renu". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Geetha Kanthi Jayakody bio". Rate your music. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ a b c "Took to the stage from the Lamapitiya and got all family involved in the arts". Silumina. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
{{cite web}}: soft hyphen character in|url=at position 44 (help) - ^ "Chat With Geetha Kanthi Jayakody". gossiplankahotnews. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Abhinayana Sampath-Ratna Rangabhumika' Drama festival". Daily news. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Pabodha : 'I'll quit after marriage'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "What Geetha Kanthi is goiung to after 31 years with her daughter?". gossip-lanka-news. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "පිරිමි එක්ක වැඩවලට යද්දී කතා හදුනා - Geetha Kanthi Jayakody". lankahotnews. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Geetha Kanthi Jayakody first teledrama". Divaina. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Passe Gena Manamali-1989". nalanmendis.com. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Geetha Kanthi Jayakody Talk About Pooja Sinhala Movie". Daily news. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Erosion of traditional values in a typical Sri Lankan milieu". The Island. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "'Sneha' on Hiru". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "New waves in Sinhala teledrama". Daily News. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "New drama telecast today". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Kelum starts "Hima Piyali" on Valentine's day". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Tale of two families". The Nation. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "'Dewana Maw': A campaign against cruelty to animals". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Medagedara comes from tomorrow". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Sausiri Uyana-based on changing social ethos". The Island. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "'Mathaka Sulanga' – A story of a son in search of his father". The Nation. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "'Bath Amma': Dishing out family sentiments". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Kalani Palama to be staged at Sudasuna hall". Daily News. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "'Ahasing Watunu Minissu'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "'Mala Valalu' staged in Paris". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Geetha Kanthi Jayakody filmography". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Geetha Kanthi Jayakody filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Dorakada Marawa: a tense drama of human relationships". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Reflecting back on post colonial Sri Lanka". The Sunday Leader. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Aadara Meena debuts at Ritz". Daily News. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "'Gamani'- mirroring the atrocities of terrorism". The Nation. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Parawarthana". Nfc.gov.lk. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Glowing accolades for Ho Gaana Pokuna". Sunday Observer.
- ^ "Sama Kumaru Coming on 31st". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "Luck favours lucky at Sumathi awards". Daily News.
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