Harshana Nanayakkara
Harshana Nanayakkara | |
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| හර්ෂණ නානායක්කාර ஹர்ஷண நாணயக்கார | |
| Minister of Justice and National Integration | |
| Assumed office 18 November 2024 | |
| President | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Prime Minister | Harini Amarasuriya |
| Preceded by | Harini Amarasuriya |
| Member of Parliament for Colombo District | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2024 | |
| Majority | 82,275 Preferential votes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delgahawatte Harshana Nanayakkara |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | National People's Power |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Vasudeva Nanayakkara (uncle) Hemakumara Nanayakkara (uncle) Somasiri Alakolanga (uncle-in-law) Rajeewa Nanayakkara (brother) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Harshana Nanayakkara is a Sri Lankan former film actor,[1] lawyer, and politician currently serving as the Minister of Justice and National Integration of the Government of Sri Lanka since November 2024.[2][3] He is a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka from Colombo Electoral District since November 2024 as a member of the National People's Power.[4] He is also a national executive committee Member of NPP.[5]
Personal life
[edit]His father Yasapalitha Nanayakkara was a popular director in Sri Lankan cinema and stage drama as well as a screenwriter, producer, lyricist and actor.[6] His mother Manoshi Perera was a housewife. Harshana has four uncles - Vasudeva, Padmakumara, Hemakumara, Asanga and four aunties - Swarna Sakunthala, Ranjani, Lanka and Nilmini. Harshana's two uncles: Vasudeva Nanayakkara is a former minister and a member of the parliament,[7] and Hemakumara Nanayakkara is a former minister and governor of Western Province.[8]
His uncle Somasiri Alakolanga, who is married to Harshana's mother's younger sister is also an actor.[9] His elder brother, Rajeewa is also an actor, screenplay writer, and assistant director.[10]
Electoral history
[edit]| Election | Constituency | Party | Votes | Result | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 parliamentary | Colombo District | National People's Power | 5,477 | Not elected | [1] | |
| 2024 parliamentary | Colombo District | National People's Power | 82,275 | Elected | [11] | |
Filmography
[edit]He has acted in 5 films.[12]
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Age Adara Kathawa | [13] | |
| 1981 | Geethika | ||
| 1991 | Sihina Ahase Wasanthe | assistant director | |
| 1993 | Yasasa | ||
| 1995 | Cheriyo Captain | Tuntun | |
| 2001 | Dinuma Kageda |
References
[edit]- ^ "Our political culture is on default mode Lawyer - Harshana Nanayakkara". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Harshana Nanayakkara sworn in as Minister of Justice - Breaking News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Academics, Tamils and an extremist Sinhala nationalist". Tamil Guardian. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "The Gazette Extraordinary – No.2410/07 – Friday, November 15, 2024 – Parliamentary Elections Act, No. 1 of 1981" (PDF). Election Commission of Sri Lanka. 15 November 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "What is jathika Jana Balawegaya NPP Sri Lanka | Who are the members". www.npp.lk. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "The ocean of taste in cinema". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ ""My Brother The Politician"". The Sunday Leader. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "'Narrow escape from death' - Hemakumara". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Yasapalitha Nanayakkara :A name synonymous with keeping the cinemas Industry afloat". The Island. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Actor Rajeewa Nanayakkara". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "List of candidates and preferential votes in Sri Lanka 2024 election". EconomyNext. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Harshana Nanayakkara films: හර්ෂණ නානායක්කාර". films.lk. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Harshana Nanayakkara: Actor". imdb. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
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