AMITHTHA WEERASINGHE AN ESTEEMED,RESPECTED ACTOR ON STAGE, MINI SCREEN AND FILMS INSIGHTFUL LITERATE INDIVIDUAL – By Sunil Thenabadu
Amiththa Weerasinghe’s voyage through as an actor is nothing short of astonishing and extraordinary. From his beginnings as a child actor to becoming one of the most revered actors of our generation, Amiththa’s story is one of persistence, evolution, and unequalled aptitude. His career has spanned nearly five decades, during which he has taken on a variety of vivid roles that has showcased his versatility and commitment to his craft. This article chronicles the significant milestones in the career of Amiththa Weerasinghe, offering insights into the experiences and decisions that have shaped him into the icon he is today evidencing undoubtedly that a star was born His continued perseverance via teaching, practice, sacrifice from younger days has assisted him to be nourished to be in this ecstatic spot. The possession of an gorgeous smile, inspirational speech, uncomplicatedness in his life style is the trademark and sybol of his magnetic attraction.
Amiththa had attended the nursery at Bishop’s College, thereafter for a few years had been educated at Carey College Colombo 8 then has had secondary education at Thurstan College Colombo 7. Amiththa had come from stage to films and then to the small screen excelling in all forms of art which is embedded within him not of course with hereditary affiliations though his grandmother had portrayed small roles in films. Amiththa had originally portrayed roles in ‘Thurumpu’,’Vikurthi’ stage plays thereafter in the children’s film ‘Sudda’. It was thereafter he was invited to portray a role in the teledrama ‘Lahiri Dahasak’ as the youngest sibling in the family.
After which was invited to portray roles in a series of teledramas as such became a pursued after actor. In this manner had portrayed vivid roles in ‘Mawakage Geethaya’, ‘Yashorawaya’, ‘Charitha Thunak’, ‘Sohoyura’,’Adisi’, ‘Meeduma’, ‘Teacher Amma’, ‘Ravana”,” Crime Scene’,’Gamperaliya’, ‘Nidikumba Mal’, ‘Anuththara’, ‘Madol Duwa’, ‘ Sangili Palama’, ‘ Sivi Mansala’,’Sohoyuro’,etc in a number of celebrated tele dramas as a hunted after actor.
Another character of Amiththa Weerasinghe portrayed where he drew the love of all audiences was that of “Podda” in the vastly viewed teledrama ‘Yashorawaya’.As the much younger brother of Lucky Dias, Amiththa had portrayed his role to precision although Lucky Dias was then a mature actor. In this teledrama the role of Suratissa is imprinted and etched in gold as a cherished character making it a ‘brand”in the archives of the teledramas since inception.
Recalling the role in the teledrama ‘Mawakage Geethaya’ too Amiththa once more portrayed the role of the youngest sibling. It also should be reminisced his role in the teledrama ‘Sangilipalama’ which was a challenging protagonistwhich too was accomplished to meticulously. Amiththa has added that when portraying a role off a novel read by viewers, he must be extra precautionary to act by reading the script painstakingly. In all such instances Amiththa has received fullest validation from the applicable directors. But Amiththa’s interest having read the script well always had made the task of directors much sophisticated. In the portrayal of been ordained a Buddhist Monk owing to poverty in the family and adapting in reverting back to normal domestic life is not an easy task Amiththa had triumphantly navigated ,such potential was he possessed in abundance as acting was purely his forte..
It need to be reminisced the stern role Amiththa portrayed in the teledrama directed by Malini Fonseka which was similar to his portrayed in the teledrama ‘Yashorawaya’ The roles Amiththa had portrayed as ‘Baladewa’, and Suratissa’ were both formidable characters which won him the best supporting actor awards deservedly..More recently in the year 2022 portrayed a conspicuous role though not the main role an experimental portrayal as a medical doctor living in this world and hell in the teledrama Nirsathwoya along with many well-known artistes.During his career to date he has been bestowed with many roles as a family member not as a lover. The character in “Rawana’ teledrama was portrayed after much study and research as always was depicted having studying the script well is a role model to all new comers to acting. Amiththa was offered vivid roles in films like ‘Giriwesipura’, ‘Nattami Armi” “Koko’ etc in which justice to his roles were rendered.
Amiththa maintains his individuality always, do not accept invitations to reality singing competitions, to judge beauty contests and new year celebrating functions, hence is unique as a respected artiste also not seen on the mini screen too often.Amiththa is very unpretentious, humble , intelligent and down to earth. When studying his acting career, one would feel whether he received a deserved accolades and position which is regrettable Amiththa loves freedom lives lightly leading a simple life is a very honourable individual
All Amiththa’s followers and well wishes would wish him plentifully in his future endeavours while all his fans await him to accept more portrayals as he possesses distinctive talent in richness. To conclude a reputed journalist had described Amiththa as not proud at all comparing him to a peacock.
