Jagath Beneragama

Jagath Benaragama is a versatile actor, scriptwriter, and director in Sri Lankan cinema, television, and theater. He was born on July 2, 1972. He gained recognition for his role as Ukkuwa in the teledrama Paba and as the main protagonist in the critically acclaimed movie Prathiroo. His career in the entertainment industry started by participating in stage dramas directed by Douglas Siriwardena. He was also employed as an officer at the Presidential office while pursuing acting. However, after a severe vehicle accident, he resigned from his office position and was subsequently invited to act in a television serial by V. Sivadasan.

In 2014, Jagath's character in the television serial Pabasara was theatrically killed off as he was contesting from Sarath Fonseka's party in the election. He believed this was intentionally done because the channel broadcasting the serial was government-owned, and his election party held opposing views. Some of Jagath Benaragama's notable stage dramas include Ransirige SangramayaGuru Tharuva, Andarela, Sihina Walata Paatadenna, , Meepura Wasiyo, Thala Mala Pipila, and Sellam Nirindu. His television serials include Aparna, Bhavana - Amuttha, Brahma Muhurthiya, Adaraya Ahasa Tharam, Chalo, Damsaari, Dangakara Tharu, Deyyange Rate, Diyawadana Maluwa, Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli, and many more.

Besides acting, Jagath has also written scripts for two projects, A Heenayata Awasarai and Laa Sanda Paamula. He has directed a teledrama titled Sanda Nodutu Sanda. In addition, Jagath contested from the Colombo district in the Western Provincial council elections. His filmography includes roles in movies such as Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli, Nagaran, Rajya Sevaya Pinisai, Samanala Thatu, Gamani, Prathiroo, and more. He has also been seen in short films like Silent Letter and Cobbler's Dream, as well as upcoming projects like CineMa, Rajanoo, Elakandiye Marcus, and Angara. In his personal life, Jagath is married to Renuka Pushpakumari Vithana, and their wedding took place on July 3, 2010. They have a daughter together.