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Jayalal Rohana (Maha Egodage Jayalal Rohana Perera) was born on 1 November, 1964 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan actor, dramatist and writer (1964–2021). Discover Jayalal Rohana's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?

Popular As Maha Egodage Jayalal Rohana Perera
Occupation Actor, director, writer, teacher
Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 1 November, 1964
Birthday 1 November
Birthplace Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date of death 11 February, 2021
Died Place Ragama, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lankan

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His wife is Menaka Shriyani

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Jayalal Rohana Net Worth

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1964

Maha Egodage Jayalal Rohana Perera (ජයලාල් රෝහණ; 1 November 1964 – 11 February 2021), known as Jayalal Rohana, was a Sri Lankan actor who worked in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television.

Considered a versatile figure in Sri Lankan entertainment, Rohana was also a writer, makeup artist, radio playwright and drama teacher who taught theatre to students as a freelance dramatist in Sri Lanka.

He gained acclaim for his work in television after winning the Sumathi Award for Best Actor in for the role in Isuru Yogaya.

Rohana was born on 1 November 1964 in Colombo.

He says that his father was the Treasurer of the Communist Party in Kotte.

1976

In 1976 at the age of 13, Rohanaplayd a role in Muhudu Giya directed by Soma Perera in the All Island Inter-school Drama Competition that he says.

He has associated few renowned directors in Sinhala drama, like Simon Navagattegama and Sugathapala de Silva.

He acted in Navagattegama's play Named Gangawak Sapaththukabalak Saha Maranayak.

1982

In 1982 he attended an OCIC diploma course conducted by Fr. Ernest Poruthota.

Then he experienced short time theatre workshop under Prof. Rudy Corrence from Belgium and A. G. Gunawardena at Goethe institute.

1986

In 1986 he performed in the stage play Hitler produced by Douglas Siriwardena.

He entered the television drama in 1986 and acted in many single episode dramas.

1992

For his play Loka in 1992, Jayalal received awards for Script and Best Actor at National Theater Awards.

His major breakthrough in television came through the role "Muthumina" in serial Isuru Yogaya directed by Susiran de Silva, and music directed by Tharupathi Munasinghe.

The serial was telecast on Rupavahini at 8.30 pm every Sunday.

1995

His maiden cinema acting came through 1995 film Ayoma, directed by Parakrama Niriella.

Then he acted in few films such as Nimnayaka Hudakalawa, Tikiri Suwanda and Sinhawalokanaya.

He also worked as a frequent resource personality in the television educational programs Doramadalawa and Television Iskole telecast by ITN.

He has been worked as a resource person for drama and theatre at the University of Moratuwa and has been done guest lecturers at several universities.

2006

He was left in critical condition in 2006, when he was hit by a train, and later survived a bomb blast that occurred near Maradana Railway Station.

For the role, he also won the Sumathi Best Teledrama Actor Award at 2006 Sumathi Awards.

2007

He studied at Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Peradeniya (External) in 2007, and also earned a Master's degree in Drama and Theater from the University of Kelaniya in 2009.

Rohana was married to Menaka Shriyani, and had a son and a daughter.

2018

Rohana was hospitalized again in December 2018 after suffering a heart attack.

Rumours that he died at Ragama Hospital were refuted when Rohana posted a video on social media, confirming that he was alive.

He died on 11 February 2021 from another heart attack at the Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama.

He was 56 years old.

After his funeral, he was cremated at the Borella cemetery on 14 February.

2019

In 2019, he created a music video in London, which is based on the ICC Cricket World Cup final between England and New Zealand.

Apart from the acting awards, he won several awards in the fields of stage set design, stage design, composition, costume design, stage management and drama production.