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Daya Thennakoon
Daya Bandara Tennakoon (born 29 November 1941 – died 17 April 2020 as දයා තෙන්නකෝන්) inhala, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. Personal life He was born on 29 November 1941 in the small village Galabadawatta, in Rangala, Kandy. He started primary education from Galabadawatta Primary School and then completed secondary education from Dharmaraja College, Kandy. His father was a tea estate keeper. After school times, he was selected to the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya and graduated with an arts degree. He was married to fellow actress Grace Ariyavwimal. He met Grace during the 1965 stage play ''Manaranjana Wedawarjana'' produced by Henry Jayasena. Thennakoon died on 17 April 2020 at the age of 78 while receiving treatments at Apeksha Cancer Hospital, Maharagama. The funeral took place on Sunday 19 April at 11:00 am at Thalahena Cemetery, Malabe. Career While Thennakoon was studying at the University of Peradeniya, his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kandy
Kandy ( si, මහනුවර ''Mahanuwara'', ; ta, கண்டி Kandy, ) is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. 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 both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic ('' Sri Dalada Maligawa''), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation. Etymology The city and the region have been known by many different names and versions of those names. Some scholars suggest that the original name of Kandy was Katubulu Nuwara located near the present Watapuluwa. However, the more popular historical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bambaru Awith
''Bambaru Avith (The Wasps are Here)'' ( si, italic=yes, බඹරු ඇවිත්) is a 1978 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Dharmasena Pathiraja and produced by director himself with Thilak Godamanne for Saranga Salaroo. It explores tradition and exploitation following the introduction of capitalism to a tiny fishing village and the subsequent clash between the local boss and the urban outsider. Plot In a fishing village, Anton ''Aiya'' is an exploiter who outwardly resembles and acts like a regular fisherman, but he exploits and feeds off the other fishermen. Into this setting arrives members of the urban entrepreneurial youth. They have adapted to Western Culture, dressing like Westerners and preferring Western music. Conflict arises between Anton ''Aiya'' and Baby ''Mahattaya'' (Victor), a representative of the urban youth. A middle-class leftist Weerasena is also of this group. The arrival of these youths has clearly caused a social crisis requiring a solutio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1941 Births
Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January–August – 10,072 men, women and children with mental and physical disabilities are asphyxiated with carbon monoxide in a gas chamber, at Hadamar Euthanasia Centre in Germany, in the first phase of mass killings under the Action T4 program here. * January 1 – Thailand's Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram decrees January 1 as the official start of the Thai solar calendar new year (thus the previous year that began April 1 had only 9 months). * January 3 – A decree (''Normalschrifterlass'') promulgated in Germany by Martin Bormann, on behalf of Adolf Hitler, requires replacement of blackletter typefaces by Antiqua. * January 4 – The short subject ''Elmer's Pet Rabbit'' is released, marking the second appearance of Bugs Bunny, and also the first to have his name on a title card. * January 5 – WWII: Battle of Bardia in Libya: Australian and British troops def ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinhalese Male Actors
Sinhala may refer to: * Something of or related to the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka * Sinhalese people * Sinhala language, one of the three official languages used in Sri Lanka * Sinhala script, a writing system for the Sinhala language ** Sinhala (Unicode block), a block of Sinhala characters in Unicode * Sinhala cinema * Sinhala Kingdom, the Lankan kingdom mentioned in the Mahabharata, ''Mahābhārata'' * "Sinhala", a song from the 1999 album ''The Magical Sounds of Banco de Gaia'' {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lankan Male Film Actors
Shri (; , ) is a Sanskrit term denoting resplendence, wealth and prosperity, primarily used as an honorific. The word is widely used in South and Southeast Asian languages such as Marathi, Malay (including Indonesian and Malaysian), Javanese, Balinese, Sinhala, Thai, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Nepali, Malayalam, Kannada, Sanskrit, Pali, Khmer, and also among Philippine languages. It is usually transliterated as ''Sri'', ''Sree'', ''Shri'', Shiri, Shree, ''Si'', or ''Seri'' based on the local convention for transliteration. The term is used in Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia as a polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, but also as a title of veneration for deities or as honorific title for local rulers. Shri is also another name for Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, while a ''yantra'' or a mystical diagram popularly used to worship her is called Shri Yantra. Etymology Monier-Williams Dictionary gives the meaning of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girivassipura
''Girivassipura'' () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala-language historical drama film written and directed by Devinda Kongahage. The film stars Pubudu Chathuranga and Niranjani Shanmugaraja in the main lead roles while Mahendra Perera, Amiththa Weerasinghe and Buddika Lokukatiya play pivotal roles. Production The film is based on the real-life story of the former Sri Lankan king, Sri Vikrama Rajasinha of Kandy who was also the last domestic ruler (king) to have ruled the Kingdom of Kandy before the ruling of British authorities. The film was made with a whopping budget of 13 Crores as the film went onto become one of the most expensive Sinhala film as well as Sri Lankan film ever to be made in the history of Cinema of Sri Lanka. The film roped in Bibiladeniye Mahanama Thero as music composer for the film which in fact was the first instance where a Buddhist monk was roped in to score music for the film. The lyrics for the songs were penned by Pottuvil Asmin and this film also became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swaroopa
''Swaroopa (Metamorphosis)'' ( si, ස්වරූප) is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Dharmasena Pathiraja and co-produced by Dharmasena Pahtiraja himself with Mohan Mabotuwana. It stars W. Jayasiri and Nita Fernando in lead roles along with Thusitha Laknath and Lakshman Mendis. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. Newcomer Reeni de Silva debuted in the Sinhala cinema with the film. It is the 1285th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Though the film scheduled to premier on 8 September 2017 in Rithma circuit theatres, it was delayed to 29 September 2017. The film received positive reviews from critics. Plot The story revolves around a middle class businessman Gregory Samson, who took many responsibilities to overcome problems arise with their children and wife. Screenings * 2015 International Film Festival of Colombo Cast * W. Jayasiri as Gregory Samson * Nita Fernando * Lakshman Mendis * Thusitha Laknath * Wimal Kumara de Costa Wimal Kumara de Costa (4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viyapath Bambara
''Viyapath Bambara'' ( si, වියපත් බඹරා, italic=yes) is a 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhala adult thriller film directed by Prasad De Silva and produced by Gayan Ranadheera for Rupran Films. It stars Anura Dharmasiriwardena and Uthpala Gunatileke in lead roles along with Rupun Ranadheera and Cletus Mendis. Music composed by Sarath de Alwis. It is the 1148th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Anura Dharmasiriwardena * Uthpala Gunatileke * Rupun Ranadheera * Cletus Mendis * Nandana Hettiarachchi * Manel Wanaguru * Nadeeka Gunasekara * Daya Thennakoon Daya Bandara Tennakoon (born 29 November 1941 – died 17 April 2020 as දයා තෙන්නකෝන්) inhala, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. Personal life He was born on 29 November 1941 in the small ... * Grace Ariyawimal * Thanuja Dilhani * Danushka Iroshini References External link * 2010 films 2010s Sinhala-language films {{SriLanka-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammawarune
''Ammawarune'' ( si, italic=yes, අම්මාවරුනේ) is a 2006 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Dr. Lester James Peries and produced by Jagath Wijenayake for Silumina Films. It stars Malini Fonseka, and Pradeep Dharmadasa in lead roles along with Roshan Pilapitiya and Sanath Gunathilake. Music composed by veteran musician Premasiri Khemadasa Deshamanya Kala Keerthi Dr.Premasiri Khemadasa ( Sinhala: ආචාර්ය ප්රේමසිරි කේමදාස ) (25 January 1937 – 24 October 2008) also known as "Khemadasa Master" was a Sri Lankan music composer. Exploring .... It is the last film directed by Lester James Pieris as well. The film screened in many countries such as Australia and New Zealand on a special request. Plot Sumanawathie's elder son is a Buddhist monk. Her daughter has run from home and married a man who ignores and quarrels with the daughter. Sumanawathie's younger son Saliya gets a job as a soldier. Sumanawathi gets upse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakman Maluwa
''Sakman Maluwa (Pleasure Garden)'' ( si, සක්මන් මළුව, italic=yes) is a 2003 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Sumitra Peries and produced by Ceylon Theatres, the oldest cinema production company in Asia. It stars Sanath Gunathilake, Kanchana Mendis and newcomer Dinidu Jagoda in lead roles along with Iranganie Serasinghe and Daya Tennakoon. Music composed by W. D. Amaradeva. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics. It is the 1023rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Initially titled as ''Samanala Uyana'' by director, popular poet Arisen Ahubudu found that the name was inauspicious. In December 2003, a book titled “Lankeeya Cinemawe Sakman Maluwa” was published by young film critique, Ajith Galappaththi on the film to celebrate 75th anniversary of Ceylon Theatres. The film was screened at Fukoka International Film Festival, Japan in 2004. Plot Cast * Sanath Gunathilake as Tissa * Vasanthi Chathurani * Kanchana Mendis as Prema * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinihiriya Mal
''Kinihiriya Mal (Fire Flies)'' ( si, කිනිහිරියා මල්) is a 2001 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic drama film directed by H.D. Premaratne as his last film and produced by Soma Edirisinghe for EAP Films. It film stars large number of artists where Kamal Addararachchi and Sangeetha Weeraratne in lead roles along with Vasanthi Chathurani and Roger Seneviratne. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 953rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Kamal Addararachchi as Sanka * Sangeetha Weeraratne as Sanduni / Jean * Vasanthi Chathurani as Renuka * Roger Seneviratne as Vijitha * Sanoja Bibile as Princey * Asoka Peiris as Renuka's father * Pradeep Senanayaka as Gadaya * Tony Ranasinghe as Edwin * Iranganie Serasinghe as Sylvia Madam * Ellen Sylvester as Sophie Nona * Nilanthi Wijesinghe as Girley * Daya Thennakoon as Amadoris * Ramani Fonseka as Renuka's mother * Gnananga Gunawardhana as Brothel customer * Saman Hemarathna as Pavement hawker * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthima Reya
''Anthima Reya (Night of Destiny)'' ( si, අන්තිම රැය) is a 1998 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by Gamini Fonseka and produced by Lucky Dias. It stars director and producer themselves with Malani Fonseka in lead roles along with Cletus Mendis and Daya Alwis. Music composed by Somapala Rathnayake. It is the 901st Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was cited as the final appearance of Gamini Fonseka in films. This film also marked Gamini-Malani reunion in film after 21 years since 1977. Plot Cast * Gamini Fonseka as Linton Cooray * Lucky Dias as Devendra Silva * Malini Fonseka as Luxmi * Mahendra Perera * Daya Alwis * Cletus Mendis * Vinee Weththasinghe * Thalatha Gunasekara * Linton Semage * Miyuri Samarasinghe * Damayanthi Fonseka * Udeni Alwis * Edward Gunawardana * Lal Kularatne * Buddhi Wickrama * Daya Thennakoon * Teddy Vidyalankara * Dinesh Priyasad * Sujatha Paramanathan * Ananda Tissa De Alwis * Shantha Saparam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
