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Menik Kurukulasooriya
Hyacinth Menik Kanthi Kurukulasuriya (born 22 October 1957), popularly as Menik Kurukulasuriya, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema. Personal life She was born as the youngest of the family. Her father was Kurukulasuriyage Venus Anthony Fernando. Kurukualsuriya studied at Good Shepherd Convent, Panadura, All Saints Balika Borella and St. Paul’s Girls School, Milagiriya. She has three elder sisters - Jeewarani, Shirani and Janaki, all are actresses. She also has one brother, Vivek, who currently lives in Austarlia. Shirani got the opportunity to act with Jeevarani in the film ''Ranmuthu Duwa''. Janaki got the opportunity to play with sister in the film ''Sasaraka Hati''. Jeevarani is married to Lanka Wijeratne, who is a doctor. They married in 1968. They moved to Australia after spending five years of marriage in Sri Lanka. The couple has three daughters - Sajeewani, Senani and Lankangani. Elder daughter, Sanjeewani is a nutritionist and a first-class singer. Younger daughter ... [...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] |
Biththi Hathara
''Biththi Hathara'' ( si, බිත්ති හතර) is a 1982 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Parakrama de Silva and produced by H.D. Premasiri for Sarasavi Cineroo. The film was based on the book of the same name written by Sugathapala de Silva. It stars Neil Alles, Swarna Mallawarachchi and Vasanthi Chathurani in lead roles along with Menik Kurukulasuriya and Nadeeka Gunasekara. Music composed by Justin Abeywardena. It is the 536th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Neil Alles as Sepala * Swarna Mallawarachchi as Samadara * Vasanthi Chathurani as Mallika * Menik Kurukulasuriya as Chandani * Nadeeka Gunasekara as Nandani * Piyasena Ahangama as Jayasena * Swarnamali Danthure Bandara as Suneetha * Devika Mihirani * Ruby de Mel * Rathnawali Kekunawela George Rathnawali Kumarasiri Miguel (born 20 January 1931 – died 7 April 2018 as රත්නාවලී කැකුණවෙල) inhala, popularly as Rathnawali Kekunawela, was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Sri Lankan Film Actresses
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] |
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] |
Seethala Gini Kandu
''Seethala Gini Kandu'' ( si, සීතල ගිනි කඳු, italic=yes Translation: Cold Volcanoes) is a 2002 Sri Lankan Sinhala thriller action film directed and produced by Daya Wimalaweera. It stars Jeevan Kumaratunga and Dilani Abeywardana in lead roles along with Kamal Addararachchi, and Dilhani Ekanayake. Music composed by Sarath Dassanayake. It is the 976th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Sunny aka 'Henahura' is a local crime lord who is producing and distributing illicit liquor. He lives with Rosy. Rosy was taken with him forcibly, as the settlement of debt her husband owed to Sunny. He has a biological daughter (Dilhani) from a woman whom he raped (Menik Kurukulasooriya), and she lives with her mother. She is in love with Rohana, an ordinary youth who sells king coconut for living. Rohana’s sister (Udaya Kumari Ranasinghe) is in love with an excise officer (Priyankara Perera). When one of Sunny’s thugs (Sando Harris) is imposing violence on an inn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christhu Charithaya
''Christhu Charithaya'' ( si, ක්රිස්තු චරිතය, italic=yes) is a 1990 Sri Lankan Sinhala biographical film directed by Sunil Ariyaratne and produced by Alerik Lionel Fernando. It stars Vijaya Kumaratunga as Jesus along with ensemble cast of popular film artists. Music composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. It is the 712th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film is based on the life of Jesus Christ until crucifixion. It was the first Sinhala film based on Christianity and directed by a Buddhist. Production The script of the film was written by Sunil Ariyaratne in 1980 under the guidance of film producer Alerik Lionel Fernando. They both agreed to choose Vijaya Kumaratunga as the lead role. The film shooting was started in 1981 under several controversies. However after in July 1982, the Sri Lanka Catholic Council appointed an Advisory Committee consisting of four priests. The Sinhalese section of the Catholic doctrine of the Chilaw Padaviya has sent a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nommara 17
''Nommara 17'' ( si, නොම්මර 17, italic=yes) is a 1989 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed by Hemasiri Sellapperuma and produced by Preethiraj Weeraratne for Weeraratne Enterprises. It stars Vijaya Kumaratunga, Sanath Gunathilake and Jeewan Kumaranatunga in lead roles along with Mervyn Jayathunga, Wilson Karunaratne, Sabeetha Perera, Menik Kurukulasooriya and Freddie Silva. The music was composed by Ernest Soysa. It is the 691st film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was screened after the assassination of lead actor Vijaya Kumaratunga, which influenced the fans to come and watch his famous movie star for the last time on the silver screen. Thus recorded as one of the huge blockbuster hit in Sinhala cinema. It successfully passed 200 days at theatres. In 17th Sarasaviya Awards in 1989 the film won the award for the Most Popular Film with 40,535 votes. Plot SP Jayasinghe arrests a criminal, Mervyn, who is later sentenced to life imprisonment. Inspector has th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The God King
''The God King'' is a 1974 British–Sri Lankan historical film directed by Lester James Peries. The film is based on the historical clash between brothers Kasyapa and Moggalana on Sigiriya Rock. Producer Dimitri de Grunwald financed the epic film as a dual project between England and Sri Lanka. He provided the three main actors, the script, the assistant director, the production Manager, makeup artist and money while the task of making the film was given to the Sri Lankans. Plot King Kasyapa (Leigh Lawson) is the son of King Dhatusena (Geoffrey Russell). Kasyapa murdered his father by walling him alive and then usurping the throne which rightfully belonged to his brother Mogallana (Ravindra Randeniya), Dhatusena's son by the true queen. Mogallana fled to India to escape being assassinated by Kasyapa but vowed revenge. In India he raised an army with the intention of returning and retaking the throne of Sri Lanka which was rightfully his. Knowing the inevitable return of Mogall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panadura
Panadura ( si, පානදුර, translit=Pānadura; ta, பாணந்துறை, translit=Pāṇantuṟai) is a city in Kalutara District, Western Province in Sri Lanka. It is located approximately south of Colombo and is surrounded on all sides by water; the Indian Ocean, the Bolgoda Lake and river. Panadura is famed as the location of important events in the Buddhist revival movement of Sri Lanka. Panadura Debate The Panadura Debate, held in 1873, was the climax of the first phase of the Buddhist revivalist movement which began with the establishment of the Society for the Propagation of Buddhism at Kotahena and the establishment of the Lankopakara Press in Galle. The two key persons in the Panadura Debate were Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera and Father David de Silva and the two key institutions were the Rankoth Viharaya and the Methodist Church of Panadura. It was the success of the Panadura Debate that prompted Colonel Henry Steel Olcott to come to Ceylon. Demog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amarasiri Kalansuriya
Amarasiri Kalansuriya, (born 20 September 1940: si, අමරසිරි කලංසූරිය), popularly known as Kalan, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. Kalansuriya made his first film appearance alongside Vijaya Kumaratunga in '' Hanthana Kathawa''. His next film ''Ahas Gauwa'' won him a best actor award in 1974. He was born in Kandy, and is an alumnus of Dharmaraja College. Personal life and early life Kalansuriya was born on 20 September 1940 in village called Meepawala, Sri Lanka as the second child of the family. His father Kalansuriya Francis Appuhami was a farmer. His mother Bengamuwa Arachchige Podi Hamine was a housewife. Kalansuriya started his school career with Kiribathkumbura Sri Swarnajothi School and then attended to Dharmaraja College in Kandy. When studying at Dharmaraja, he was a talented athlete who set the school record for 800m in athletics. He finished second in intercollegiate sports as well as got school colors for boxing. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
