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 forColombo 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 aSri Lankan former film actor,[1] lawyer, and politician currently serving as theMinister of Justice and National Integration of theGovernment of Sri Lanka since November 2024.[2][3] He is amember of theParliament of Sri Lanka fromColombo Electoral District since November 2024 as a member of theNational People's Power.[4] He is also a national executive committee Member of NPP.[5]
Minister Nanayakkara has stated that he intends to repeal thePrevention of Terrorism Act and replace it with a new law.[6]
His fatherYasapalitha 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] andHemakumara Nanayakkara is a former minister andgovernor of Western Province.[9]
Educated atIsipathana College, Colombo.[10]
His uncle Somasiri Alakolanga, who is married to Harshana's mother's younger sister is also an actor.[11] His elder brother, Rajeewa is also an actor, screenplay writer, and assistant director.[12]
| 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 | [13] | |
He has acted in 5 films.[14]
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Age Adara Kathawa | [15] | |
| 1981 | Geethika | ||
| 1991 | Sihina Ahase Wasanthe | assistant director | |
| 1993 | Yasasa | ||
| 1995 | Cheriyo Captain | Tuntun | |
| 2001 | Dinuma Kageda |
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Minister of Justice and National Integration November 2024–present | Incumbent |
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