Punya Hiendeniya

Acting Born Jul 31, 1938 5 credits

Biography

Punya Hiendeniya works in acting. Born July 31, 1938. Archytele tracks 5 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Wickrama Bogoda 2 shared titles

Henry Jayasena 1 shared title

Trelicia Gunawardena 1 shared title

Sanath Gunathilake 1 shared title

Kamal Addaraarachchi 1 shared title

Leena De Silva 1 shared title

Tony Ranasinghe 1 shared title

Anoja Weerasinghe 1 shared title

Nawanandana Wijesinghe 1 shared title

Asoka Peiris 1 shared title

Career timeline

1983

Yuganthaya

1982

Kaliyugaya

1967

The Yellow Robe

1966

Parasathu Mal

1963

Changes in the Village

Full Filmography

5 titles

Yuganthaya (1983) as Nanda
Kaliyugaya (1982) as Nanda
The Yellow Robe (1967) as Sujatha
Parasathu Mal (1966) as Kamala
Changes in the Village (1963) as Nanda

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Punya Hiendeniya best known for?

Punya Hiendeniya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yuganthaya (1983), Kaliyugaya (1982), Changes in the Village (1963).

When and where was Punya Hiendeniya born?

Punya Hiendeniya was born on July 31, 1938.

How many credits does Punya Hiendeniya have?

Punya Hiendeniya has accumulated over 5 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 1983.

What is Punya Hiendeniya's background in cinema and television?

Punya Heendeniya is a legendary Sri Lankan cinema actress, often celebrated as the personification of the "ideal Sinhala woman" on screen due to her graceful portrayals in classic films during the 1950s and 60s. She is most famous for her role as Nanda in the critically acclaimed masterpiece Gamperaliya (1963).