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Jagath Chamila
Jagath Chamila Fernando ( si, ජගත් චමිල: born 6 June 1972) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. He made his film debut in 1992 in the Sinhalese film ''Guru Gedara'', portraying a child. In 2013, he won the award for the Best Actor at New York International Film festival for his portrayal of Sami in ''Samige Kathava'', a film based on Elmo Jayawardena's novel ''Sam's Story'' (2001). He is considered one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan stage by critics. Family Chamila was born on 6 June 1972. His father, Tinil Fernando, was a school principal and his mother, Veenal Biatrice, is a housewife. He has two brothers, Ajith Tinil and Prasad Saman, and one, sister Nirosha Shayamali. Chamila is married to Piyumi Uthpala Dharmasri and they have one son, Pansilu Pavan, and one daughter, Venuri Kinara. Piyumi is the daughter of the film-maker Vijaya Dharmasri. Career Chamila's career as an actor started with stage dramas at school while he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (, ; si, ශ්රී ලංකා, Śrī Laṅkā, translit-std=ISO (); ta, இலங்கை, Ilaṅkai, translit-std=ISO ()), formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea; it is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with India and Maldives. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is its legislative capital, and Colombo is its largest city and financial centre. Sri Lanka has a population of around 22 million (2020) and is a multinational state, home to diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Other long established groups include the Moors, the Burghers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asani Warsha
''Asani Warsha'' ( si, අසනි වර්ෂා) is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vasantha Obeysekera and produced by Soma Edirisinghe for EAP Films. It stars Jagath Chamila, Kamal Addararachchi and Meena Kumari in lead roles along with Sanath Gunathilake and Mahendra Perera. Music composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. Cast * Jagath Chamila as Pradeep Godakumbura * Kamal Addararachchi as Sanjeewa Godakumbura * Sanath Gunathilake as Minister Sirimanne * Meena Kumari as Ruwanthi 'Renuka' Gunasekara * Veena Jayakody as Grandmother * Mahendra Perera as Patrick * Semini Iddamalgoda Semini Dinusha Palihawadana née Iddamalgoda (born June 19, 1973 as සේමිණි ඉද්දමල්ගොඩ) inhala, popularly as Semini Iddamalgoda, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Performing in both dram ... as Kanthi * Janaki Wijerathne as Nayani * Nilu Hettihewa * Ranmini Lorensuhewa as Kan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumathi Best Teledrama Actor Award
The Sumathi Best Teledrama Actor Award is presented annually in Sri Lanka by the Sumathi Group of Campany associated with many commercial brands for the best Sri Lankan actor of the year in television screen. The award was first given in 1995. Following is a list of the winners of this prestigious title since then. Award winners References {{Reflist Actor An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), li ... Awards for male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarasaviya Awards
''Sarasaviya Awards'' (Sinhala:සරසවිය සම්මාන) is an award bestowed to distinguished individuals involved with the Sinhala cinema, each year by the Sarasaviya weekly newspaper in collaboration with the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House), Sri Lanka in recognition of the contributions made by them to the Sri Lankan film industry. The Sarasaviya ceremony is one of the oldest film events in Sri Lanka. The awards were first introduced in 1964. The Sarasaviya Awards have been often referred to as the Sinhala Cinema industry's equivalent to The Oscars. History The Sarasaviya film awards ceremony began in 1964 at a time when the local cinema was trying to shed its South Indian orientation and establish an indigenous identity. There was no need to go to India to make films any more and the era of Indian artistes too had ended. The first Sarasaviya film festival was held on May 9, 1964 at the Asoka Cinema Hall, Colombo, 17 years after the first S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadira Divyaraja
''Kadira Divyaraja'' ( si, කදිර දිව්යරාජ) is an upcoming Sri Lankan Sinhala language fantasy film written and directed by professor Sunil Ariyaratne. This mythological film depicts the romantic relationship between Hindu god Kartikeya and the aboriginal princess Valli. The film stars Indian actors Sonakshi Rawat as Valli and Samar Vermani as Kartikeya in the lead roles. Supporting actors include Roshan Pilapitiya, Nilmini Tennakoon, Jagath Chamila, Wasantha Wittachchi, Dhananjaya Siriwardhana and Vinu Udani. This is directed by Sunil Ariyaratne. The filming of the movie took place at Ranmihithenna Telecinema Park, Sri Lanka. Cast * Samar Vermani as Kartikeya * Sonakshi Rawat as Valli * Roshan Pilapitiya * Nilmini Tennakoon * Wasantha Wittachchi * Jagath Chamila * Vinu Udani Siriwardhana * Charith Abeysinghe * Dhananjaya Siriwardena * Sampath Tennakoon * Sarath Kothalawala * Wasantha Kumaravila Wasantha Kumaravila (born on December 31, 1955, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hithumathe Jeewithe
''Hithumathe Jeewithe (The Wandering Life)'' ( si, හිතුමතේ ජීවිතේ) is a 2022 Sri Lankan Sinhala biographical thriller film directed by Chrishantha Manamperi as his debut direction and produced by Vihara Samarasinghe for VS Films. It stars Dineth de Silva in lead role as titular character along with Mahendra Perera and Kumara Thirimadura. Music composed by Sagara Wijesinghe. The film qualified for the 19th Dhaka International Film Festival which will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 16 to 24 January 2021. It is also the first international film festival to represent by the film. It is to be screened under the non-competitive category of 'World Cinema Division'. Background Batuge Don Sumathipala who became well known as 'Hithumathe Jeewithe' based on the same words marked across his chest was a murder convict who was serving on the death row in Sri Lankan prisons. At the age of 17, he was made a criminal by the urge to avenge the gang rape and brutal murd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hima Tharaka
''Hima Tharaka (Snowy Stars)'' ( si, හිම තාරකා, italic=yes) is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Rodney Vidanapathirana and produced by Kanthi Alahakone for RW Productions. It stars Jagath Chamila and Nadee Chandrasekara in lead roles along with Amarasiri Kalansuriya and Maureen Charuni. The film was shot around the city Moronthuduwa, Bandaragama. It is the 1280th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. In July 2020, the film was re-screened in Ananda film theater, Gampola. Plot Cast * Jagath Chamila * Nadee Chandrasekara * Amarasiri Kalansuriya * Wimal Alahakoon * Maureen Charuni * Wasanthi Gunarathna * Miyuri Samarasinghe * Manel Wanaguru Manel Chinthamani Wanaguru ( si, මානෙල් වානගුරු; born 18 October 1951), is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Personal life Manel Wanaguru was born on 18 October 1951. Her father Dudley Samuel W ... Song References 2017 films 2010s Sinhala-language fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ho Gaana Pokuna
''Ho Gana Pokuna (The Singing Pond)'' ( si, හෝ ගානා පොකුණ) is a 2015 Sri Lankan children's musical drama film written and directed by Indika Ferdinando. It depicts a teacher in a remote village, Uma (Anasuya Subasinghe), teaching her students to focus on something they have never seen before. The film was awarded the Teacher's Choice Prize at the 31st Chicago International Children's Film Festival, Best Feature Film at the 38th Lucas International Children's Festival, and the City of Zlin Award at the 55th Zlín Film Festival. It had its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival and was designated as the official selection at the Hanoi International Film Festival. Plot A new teacher, Uma (Anasuya Subasinghe), arrives at a school with her first appointment in a remote village near Dambulla in Sri Lanka. The school has few students, with only the principal (Lucian Bulathsinghala) and Uma as the teacher. With the help of Uma the pupils gradua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SIGNIS Awards (Sri Lanka)
The SIGNIS Awards are presented annually by SIGNIS, the Roman Catholic lay movement for communication media professionals, to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. There are SIGNIS chapters in numerous countries and this article deals with the Sri Lankan chapter. Background SIGNIS (Sri Lanka) developed in November 2001 from the merger of national chapters of OCIC and Unda. OCIC was the international Catholic communications organisation for cinema and Unda was the international Catholic organisation for radio and television. Both organisations were founded in 1928 in Sri Lanka. SIGNIS Sri Lanka is one of 16 Asian units of the worldwide association of SIGNIS, which general secretariat is established in Brussels, Belgium. Leading directors in Sri Lanka cinema have described being inspired by the Film Review Caucus, a mini-theater organized by OCIC in Colombo. It arranged screenings and encouraged students to write rev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samige Kathawa
''Samige Kathawa (Sam's story)'' ( si, සැමීගේ කතාව) is a 2014 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Priyankara Vittanachchi and co-produced by Priyankara Vittanachchi, Wimal Deshapriya, Rohan Fonseka for Maheel Films. It stars Jagath Chamila in lead role along with Sanath Gunathilake, Nilmini Buwaneka and Menik Kurukulasuriya. Music composed by Lakshman Joseph De Saram. It is the 1202nd film in the Sri Lankan cinema. The film has based on the Gratiaen Prize winning novel '' Sam's Story'' of Captain Elmo Jayawardena. Cast * Jagath Chamila as Sam * Sanath Gunathilake * Menik Kurukulasuriya * Kusum Perera * Nilmini Buwaneka as Sam's mother * Victor Ramanayake * Vathika Ravinath * Thesara Jayawardane as Captain Elmo's daughter Awards The film had many positive reviews from local and international critics and award ceremonies. * The Best Actor award at New York City International Film Festival 2013 = Jagath Chamila Jagath Chamila Fernando ( si, ජගත ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prathiroo
''Prathiroo'' ( si, ප්රතිරූ; ) is a 2012 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Kapila Sooriyaarachchi and co-produced by Kapila Sooriyaarachchi and Harischandra Yakandawala for Sense Creations. It stars Malani Fonseka and Joe Abeywickrama in lead roles along with Jagath Benaragama and Jagath Chamila. Music composed by Darshana Ruwan Dissanayake. It is the 1170th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Malani Fonseka as Leelawathi * Joe Abeywickrama as Siyathu * Jagath Benaragama as Wickrama * Jagath Chamila as Suresh * Sriyantha Mendis as Teacher * Palitha Silva as Monk * Himali Sayurangi sa Purnima * Veena Jayakody as Parwathi * Giriraj Kaushalya as Salesman * Wijeratne Warakagoda as Bookstore owner * Damayanthi Fonseka as Muslim sister * Sujeewa Priyalal * Dharmapriya Dias Dharmapriya Dias ( si, ධර්මප්රිය ඩයස්) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. And a professional dubbing artist since 1995. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamani (2011 Film)
''Gamani'' ( si, ගාමනි) is a 2011 Sri Lankan Sinhala war thriller biographical film directed by Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara and produced by Upali Rajapakse. It stars Dilhani Ekanayake and Bimal Jayakody in lead roles along with Mahendra Perera and Jagath Chamila. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1245th film in Sri Lankan cinema. The film is influenced by 1999 LTTE terrorist attack of Gonagala massacre. The film has been shot in and around Karuwalagaswewa for 12 consecutive days. Cast * Dilhani Ekanayake as Sulochana Weerasekera 'Iskola Hamine' * Bimal Jayakody as Major Vikum * Mahendra Perera as Mahendra * Jagath Chamila as Sunimal * W. Jayasiri as Sumedha 'Hamuduruwo' * Ranjith Rubasinghe as Sirisoma * Jagath Benaragama as Jagath * Suminda Sirisena as School teacher * Kumara Thirimadura as Sergeant Ranasinghe * Darshan Dharmaraj as LTTE leader * Sampath Jayaweera as Upul * Muthu Tharanga as Mala * Asela Jayakody as Head Grama Arakshaka * Sarath Kothala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
