T. B. Ilangaratne
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Tikiri Bandara Ilangaratne (February 27, 1913 - May 21, 1992) was a Sri Lanka
n politician, author, dramatist, and theater actor he was Member of Parliament for Kandy
, Galaha
, Hewaheta
and Kolonnawa
in Colombo district. He served as the Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister of Labour, Housing,Social Services, Finance,Commerce, Food, Trade and Shipping and in other government positions in a career spanning three decades. He was the mastermind behind the Employees' Provident Fund, Petroleum and insurance corporations and the People's Bank (Sri Lanka)
in Sri Lanka while in office. As a writer, Ilangaratne is best known for writing Amba Yahaluwo (1957), a popular children's novel.
His novels Tilaka Saha Tilaka and Nedeyo have been adapted into movies. Amba Yahaluwo was made into a television serial
.
After leaving school, Ilangaratne passed a London exam and started working as a clerical officer for the government. In 1941, he tried his hands at acting playing King Dhatusena in the play of the same name by Gunasila Witanansa. On September 4, 1944, Illangaratne married Tamara Kumari Aludeniya in Gampola. Mrs. Ilangaratne was Ex Member of Parliament for Kandy
and Galagedara.
Parliament. He was sworn in on May 18, 1948 beginning a three-decade long career in the Sri Lankan government. While in office, Ilangaratne helped create the Employee's Provident Fund, the National Bank, and Labor day in Sri Lanka among other things. In 1974 he served as acting prime minister. Ilangaratne retired from politics on April 12, 1986.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
n politician, author, dramatist, and theater actor he was Member of Parliament for Kandy
Kandy
Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an...
, Galaha
Galaha
Galaha is a small town located in central Sri Lanka. It is one of the first tea planted areas in Sri Lanka 20 km south of Kandy. Galaha is a mountain area with green hills and natural water sources. This is a cold and rainy area. Most of the people living in Galaha are Tamil....
, Hewaheta
Hewaheta
Hewaheta is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.-External links:*...
and Kolonnawa
Kolonnawa
Kolonnawa is a town in Colombo District in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The town has a clock tower.-References:...
in Colombo district. He served as the Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister of Labour, Housing,Social Services, Finance,Commerce, Food, Trade and Shipping and in other government positions in a career spanning three decades. He was the mastermind behind the Employees' Provident Fund, Petroleum and insurance corporations and the People's Bank (Sri Lanka)
People's Bank (Sri Lanka)
People's Bank is a state-owned commercial bank in Sri Lanka. The Bank's headquarters are located in Sir ChittampalamA. Gardiner Street in Colombo and was established on July 1, 1961. The bank has a network of 326 local branches....
in Sri Lanka while in office. As a writer, Ilangaratne is best known for writing Amba Yahaluwo (1957), a popular children's novel.
His novels Tilaka Saha Tilaka and Nedeyo have been adapted into movies. Amba Yahaluwo was made into a television serial
Miniseries
A miniseries , in a serial storytelling medium, is a television show production which tells a story in a limited number of episodes. The exact number is open to interpretation; however, they are usually limited to fewer than a whole season. The term "miniseries" is generally a North American term...
.
Early life
Ilangaratne was born on February 27, 1913 in Tumpane, Hataraliyadda,Waligodapola, Sri Lanka. He began attending school in 1917 at Galagedera Vidyalaya and received his secondary education from St. Anthony's College. Ilangaratne wrote three plays while in school (Akikaru Putha Himin Himin and Anda Nanda).After leaving school, Ilangaratne passed a London exam and started working as a clerical officer for the government. In 1941, he tried his hands at acting playing King Dhatusena in the play of the same name by Gunasila Witanansa. On September 4, 1944, Illangaratne married Tamara Kumari Aludeniya in Gampola. Mrs. Ilangaratne was Ex Member of Parliament for Kandy
Kandy
Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an...
and Galagedara.
Government Service
In 1947, Ilangaratne left his post as clerical officer and ran successfully as an independent socialist candidate for the KandyKandy
Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an...
Parliament. He was sworn in on May 18, 1948 beginning a three-decade long career in the Sri Lankan government. While in office, Ilangaratne helped create the Employee's Provident Fund, the National Bank, and Labor day in Sri Lanka among other things. In 1974 he served as acting prime minister. Ilangaratne retired from politics on April 12, 1986.
See also
- St.Anthony’s College, Kandy
- List of political families in Sri Lanka