Nalin Pradeep Udawela
{{Short description|Sri Lankan actor and politician}}
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| native_name = නලීන් ප්රදීප් උඩවෙල
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| birth_place = Matale, Sri Lanka
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| birth_name = Udawela Lekumlage Nalin Pradeep Udawela
| nationality = Sri Lankan
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| occupation = Actor, Dramatist, Politician
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Udawela Lekumlage Nalin Pradeep Udawela (born March 20, 1969 {{langx|si|නලීන් ප්රදීප් උඩවෙල}}), popularly as Nalin Pradeep Udawela, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television as well as a politician by profession.{{cite web | url=https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/nalin-pradeep-udawela | title=Nalin Pradeep Udawela career | publisher=Rate Your Music | access-date=24 August 2019}}{{deprecated source|certain=y|date=November 2024}} Mostly engaged in theater and television, Udawela currently served as a Western Provincial Councilor.{{cite web | url=http://archive.srilankamirror.com/news/17831-govt-attempted-to-buy-me-for-rs-50m-nalin | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824150720/http://archive.srilankamirror.com/news/17831-govt-attempted-to-buy-me-for-rs-50m-nalin | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 24, 2019 | title=Govt attempted to 'buy' me for Rs 50m - Nalin | publisher=srilankamirror | access-date=24 August 2019}}
Acting career
Udawela started his film career with Julietge Bhumikawa back in 1998, directed by Jackson Anthony.{{cite web | url=http://www.films.lk/sinhala-cinema-artist-nalin-pradeep-udawela-222.html | title=Nalin Pradeep Udawela - නලීන් ප්රදීප් උඩවෙල films | publisher=Sinhala Cinema Database| access-date=24 August 2019}} His most popular cinema acting came through films Tharaka Mal, Parawarthana and Asai Man Piyabanna.{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8359835/| title=Nalin Pradeep Udawela filmography | publisher=IMDb | access-date=24 August 2019}}
=Notable theater works=
- Juriya
- Kelani Palama {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/051009/tv/6.html |title='Kelani Palama goes to Kandy |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=4 December 2019}}
- Mandela Mandela {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/030126/tv/3.html#1 |title='Mandela' at Elphinstone |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=30 November 2019}}
- Megha
- Modara Mola
- Mee Harak{{cite web | url=http://rangahala.lk/meeharak/| title=Meeharak | date=5 March 2012 | publisher=rangahala | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- New Hunuwataye Kathawa{{cite web | url=http://archives1.sundayobserver.lk/2017/03/05/theatre/celebrates-50-years-continuous-performance| title=Celebrates 50 years of continuous performance | publisher=Sunday Observer | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Sewaneli Eda Minissu
- Suddek Oba Amathakai{{cite web | url=http://rangahala.lk/suddek_oba_amathai/| title=Suddek Oba Amathai | publisher=rangahala | access-date=24 August 2019}}{{cite web | url=https://groundviews.org/2012/03/06/some-comments-of-udayasiri-wickramaratnes-suddek-oba-amathai/| title=Some Comments of Udayasiri Wickramaratne's 'Suddek Oba Amathai' | date=6 March 2012 | publisher=Ground Views | access-date=24 August 2019}}
=Selected television serials=
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- Akuru Maki Na
- Aparna{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/031221/tv/12.htm |title='Aparna' is full of deception |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=26 September 2019}}
- Api Apa Athara
- Baloli{{cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20130520/283274570269891 | title=Stars in scuffle at Baloli location | publisher=Daily Mirror | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Batti
- Chakrandi{{cite web | url=http://www.island.lk/2002/03/31/leisur10.html| title=Filming of "Chakrandi" | publisher=The Island | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Diya Ginisilu {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040613/tv/3.html | title=Of love and old Friendship | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=29 November 2019}}
- Ehipillamak Yata {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/090614/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_08.html | title=A tale of a teacher | publisher=The Sunday Times| access-date=24 March 2017}}
- Eth Kanda Lihini{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060716/tv/tvp3.html | title='Eth Kanda Lihini': Return of the aristocrats | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=17 July 2019}}{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2010/12/29/art50.asp | title=Nadeesha produces maiden teledrama | work=Daily News | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Gang Dela Nisalai{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/001022/tv.html |title=Tale of a bridge ruins a village By Sunil Jayasiri |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=26 September 2019}}
- Hathwana Kandayama {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070429/TV/009tv.html |title=Seventh Troop sets outs |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=10 December 2019}}
- Ira Awara{{cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20120820/283201555460147 | title=Priya The actress and director | publisher=Daily Mirror | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Isuru Pawura {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/041017/tv/3.html |title=A millionaire dies giving rise to 'Isuru Pawura' |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=26 September 2019}}
- Kalu Kumari{{cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20120820/281603827626035 | title=K B brings Kalu Kumari tomorrow | publisher=Daily Mirror | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Kasee Salu {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/051218/tv/10.html | title='Kasee Salu':A drama in the FTZ | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=18 August 2019}}
- Kinduru Adaviya{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2005/08/10/arts06.htm | title=Susil brings Kinduru Adaviya | work=Daily News | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Kolam Kuttama
- Mahathala Hatana {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070610/TV/tv_8.html |title='Mahathala Hatana': ITN's latest tale of Sri Lankan heroes |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=11 December 2019}}
- Meeduma Wage Avidin{{cite web | url=http://archives.sarasaviya.lk/2012/10/25/?fn=sa1210254 | title=Meeduma Wage Avidin muhurath ceremony | publisher=Sarasaviya | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Makulu Del{{cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20131216/282235188473631 | title=The Journey of Sri Lanka's iconic entertainer Desmond de Silva | publisher=Daily Mirror | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Millewa Walawwa{{cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20120827/283192965534915 | title=Doors open for "Millewa Walawwa" | publisher=Daily Mirror | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Minigandela{{cite web | url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2017/07/05/features/120904/minigandela-shooting-begins?page=1 | title=Minigandela shooting begins | work=Daily News | access-date=30 July 2019}}
- Monaravila {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060806/tv/tvp5.htm |title='Monaravila' portrays patriots |publisher=Sunday times |access-date=7 December 2017}}
- Nisalawila{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/990103/mirror5.html | title='Nisalawila:' Buddhist theme | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Nonimi Yathra {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/041107/tv/3.html |title=A voyage from here to eternity |publisher=Sunday times |access-date=17 November 2017}}
- Peramaga Salakunu {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070429/TV/010tv.html |title='Peramaga Salakunu'; a voice to women |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=10 December 2019}}
- Piniwassa{{cite web | url=https://www.nation.lk/2008/07/27/enter2.htm | title=" Piniwassa" – a tale of love, intrigue and tragedy | publisher=The Nation | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Pinsara Dosthara{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/110320/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_6.html | title=Pinsara Dosthara: A Doctor in Double Act| publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=5 May 2019}}
- Prakampana{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040215/tv/7.html | title='Prakampana': Clash of human emotions | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=17 July 2019}}
- Ran Mehesi {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/031221/tv/20.htm | title='Ran Mehesi':Lady Without a halo | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=16 August 2019}}
- Ridee Ittankaraya {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070325/TV/011tv.html |title='Ridi Ittankaraya' discusses old slavery law in Sri Lanka |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=10 December 2019}}
- Sadgunakaraya{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/080406/TV/tv-times00008.html | title=Sadgunakaraya: A story of six generations | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Samanalayano{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/030323/tv/3.html#3 | title='Samanalayano': A tale of love | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=16 August 2019}}
- Samanala Sihinaya {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040808/tv/2.html |title=Sins of father visits on son |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=22 December 2018}}
- Sanda Dev Diyani {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060319/tv/5.html | title='Sanda Dev Diyani': A tale of courage and determination | work=Daily News | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Sanda Hiru Tharu{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040229/tv/4.html | title=The story of a brave new woman | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=17 July 2019}}
- Sanda Nethi Lova{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/010527/tv.html | title='Sanda Nethi Lova' tackles rebirth | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=23 September 2019}}
- Sihina Devduwa{{cite web | url=http://photofast.ca/index.php/amy-movie/x-drama-126/ | title=SIHINA DEUDUWA – DRAMA-126 | publisher=photofast | access-date=24 August 2019}}
- Siri Dev Bawana{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060604/tv/SiridevBhawana.html |title=Siridev Bhawana: Conflict of urban living |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=17 November 2017}}
- Sudu Hamine{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/061119/TV/tv2.htmll | title=Sudu Hamine; A tale with a twist | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Suwanda Padma {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040229/tv/6.html | title=Suwanda Padma focuses on our past | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=17 July 2019}}
- Vasanthaya Avilla {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040822/tv/6.html |title=Nalan brings out another hit |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=17 November 2017}}
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Political career
In 2014, he contested for Western Province in provincial council election under Democratic Party led by Sarath Fonseka.{{cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20140317/282737699775399| title=Nalin Pradeep Udawela politics | publisher=Daily Mirror | access-date=24 August 2019}}{{cite web | url=http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=101309 | title=Fonseka renews scarecrow charge against elections chief | publisher=The Island | access-date=24 August 2019}} Prior to the election, he was the organizer for Homagama area.{{cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20140130/282531541278451| title=I'm sure, people will rally around me - Nalin Pradeep Udawela | publisher=Daily Mirror | access-date=24 August 2019}} He obtained 13,653 votes and selected
as a councilor for Western provincial council.{{cite web | url=https://www.newsfirst.lk/2014/03/31/complete-list-winners-colombo-district-preferential-votes/| title=Colombo District Preferential Votes: Complete list of winners | publisher=News First | access-date=24 August 2019}}
In 2014, Udawela claimed that the President Mahinda Rajapaksa's government promised to pay Rs 50 million, to crossover to the ruling party. He further explained that, government assured that his entire family can provide citizenship in any country such as Canada, Australia or Netherlands.{{cite web | url=http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=28712 | title=Govt approached me first, promised Rs 50 million - Nalin Pradeep | publisher=Ada Derana | access-date=24 August 2019}}
Filmography
Awards and accolades
He has won several awards at the local stage drama, television and film festivals.{{cite web|title=Sumathi Award winners in each year|url=http://sumathiawards.lk/sumathi-awards-winners.php|website=www.sumathiawards.lk}}{{cite news|title=Spectrum {{!}} Sundayobserver.lk - Sri Lanka|url=https://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2009/12/27/spe03.asp|work=archives.sundayobserver.lk}}
=[[Sumathi Awards]]=
=[[Sarasaviya Awards]]=
{{Awards table}}
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|| 2007 ||| Tharaka Mal
Asai Man Piyabanna || Merit Award || {{won}}
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References
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External links
- [https://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2012/03/11/mon01.asp Hybridisms, denials and the undeniable unfold]
- [https://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2004/03/14/mag01.html Indigenous music spells progress]
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Category:Sri Lankan male film actors