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]

Minister Nanayakkara has stated that he intends to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act and replace it with a new law.[6]

Personal life

His father Yasapalitha Nanayakkara was a popular director in Sri Lankan cinema and stage drama as well as a screenwriter, producer, lyricist and actor.[7] 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,[8] and Hemakumara Nanayakkara is a former minister and governor of Western Province.[9]

His uncle Somasiri Alakolanga, who is married to Harshana's mother's younger sister is also an actor.[10] His elder brother, Rajeewa is also an actor, screenplay writer, and assistant director.[11]

Electoral history

Electoral history of Harshana Nanayakkara
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 [12]

Filmography

He has acted in 5 films.[13]

Year Film Role Ref.
1977 Age Adara Kathawa [14]
1981 Geethika
1991 Sihina Ahase Wasanthe assistant director
1993 Yasasa
1995 Cheriyo Captain Tuntun
2001 Dinuma Kageda

References

  1. ^ "Our political culture is on default mode Lawyer - Harshana Nanayakkara". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Harshana Nanayakkara sworn in as Minister of Justice - Breaking News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Academics, Tamils and an extremist Sinhala nationalist". Tamil Guardian. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "What is jathika Jana Balawegaya NPP Sri Lanka | Who are the members". www.npp.lk. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  6. ^ Siriwardana. "PTA will be repealed, new legislation will be introduced instead: Justice Minister". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  7. ^ "The ocean of taste in cinema". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  8. ^ ""My Brother The Politician"". The Sunday Leader. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  9. ^ "'Narrow escape from death' - Hemakumara". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  10. ^ "Yasapalitha Nanayakkara :A name synonymous with keeping the cinemas Industry afloat". The Island. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  11. ^ "Actor Rajeewa Nanayakkara". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  12. ^ "List of candidates and preferential votes in Sri Lanka 2024 election". EconomyNext. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  13. ^ "Harshana Nanayakkara films: හර්ෂණ නානායක්කාර". films.lk. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  14. ^ "Harshana Nanayakkara: Actor". imdb. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Justice and National Integration
November 2024–present 		Incumbent


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