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Nita Fernando
Nita Fernando (born 5 September 1947, නීටා ප්රනාන්දු) in Negombo, Sri Lanka is an actress in the Sri Lankan cinema. She has starred in films like '' Duhulu Malak'' and ''Pavuru Walalu''. Biography Early life Nita Fernando was the eldest of four children. She studied at Holy Family Convent Wennappuwa. Personal life Fernando gave up acting after her marriage to lawyer Elian Perera in 1975 and moved to Canada where she worked as receptionist at the Montreal General Hospital. Career Nita Fernando made her screen debut in ''Landaka Mahima'' alongside Joe Abeywickrama in 1965. Over the next eight years, she made over 40 films e.g. '' Duhulu Malak'', ''Lasanda'', ''Hadawath Neththo'', ''Mangala'', ''Wasana'' and ''Shanthi''. Fernando obtained her first film role in Gamini Fonseka's ''Parasathu Mal''. She was unable to appear in the film however because her parents didn't approve. Discouraged, she toyed with the idea of becoming a teacher before she ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Negombo
Negombo (, ) is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the west coast and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in Western Province, from Colombo via Colombo - Katunayake Expressway. Negombo is one of the major commercial hubs in the country and the administrative centre of Negombo Division. Negombo has about 142,136 population within its divisional secretariat division. Negombo municipal boundary is fully extended throughout its Divisional Secretariat area. Negombo is known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry. Negombo has a large bilingual (Sinhala/Tamil) population with a clear Roman Catholic majority. = Etymology = The name "Negombo" is the Portuguese corrupted name of its Tamil name ''Neerkolombu''. The Sinhala name means from Old-Tamil Naval terminology Meegaman Pattinam. Meegaman denotes Naval Captain, where the local Karava population’s long association of Naval and Fishing connections. Later, "Village of the honeycomb", gaining its name ... [...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 Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Negombo
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21st-century Sri Lankan Actresses
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Sri Lankan Film Actresses
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Living People
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Praana (2022 Film)
''Praana (Seeds)'' ( si, ප්රාණ, ta, வித்துக்கள்) is a 2022 Sri Lankan trilingual drama film directed by Sanjaya Nirmal and produced by Janaka Perera. The film stars Shyam Fernando, Niranjani Shanmugaraja, Darshan Dharmaraj in lead roles, whereas Nita Fernando and King Ratnam made supportive roles. The film is based on the true story of the Great Catholic Christian Massacre of nearly 700 Christians that took place in 1544 in Mannar and the chain of events related to the same massacre that took place in 1560. The film will be the first film to be released in Sinhala, English and Tamil languages at the same period in Sri Lanka. Cast Production The film marked the sixth cinema direction by Sanjaya Nirmal, after the films: ''Samaara'', '' Rosa Kale'', ''July Hathai'', ''Swara Svara or swara (Devanagari: स्वर, generally pronounced as ''swar'') is a Sanskrit word that connotes simultaneously a breath, a vowel, the sound of a music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paangshu
''Paangshu'' ( si, පාංශු; The Soil) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhalese drama film directed by Visakesa Chandrasekaram and co-produced by Havelock Arts studios and TVT. It stars Nita Fernando and Nadee Kammellaweera in lead roles along with Jagath Manuwarna and Nilmini Buwaneka in supportive roles. Music composed by Chinthaka Jayakody. In September 2018, the film was screened at the Montreal Film Festival. The film has received positive reviews from critics. The film has been screened at Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival 2019 within Asian Feature Competition category. The film was released in the island on 21 August 2020 in thirty leading cinemas of Ridma circuit. In October 2020, lead actress Nita Fernando was adjudged Special Jury Mention for Best Actress at Indus Valley International Film Festival. Plot In a rural courthouse, a mother seeks justice for her son who was abducted by paramilitary men during the 1988-89 insurgency in Sri Lanka, only to discover that she has t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaala (2017 Film)
''Kaala'' () is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala epic fantasy film directed by Sujeewa Gunarathne and co-produced by director himself with Nadini Bamunusinghe for Live Works Creations. It stars Mahendra Perera and Madani Malwaththa in lead roles along with W. Jayasiri and Nita Fernando. Music composed by Darshana Ruwan Dssanayaka. It is the 1289th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot The film revolves around the time of King Dhatusena and the way he constructed Kala Wewa. It depicts the chronicles related to the tank and formation of new deity Kadawara. Cast * Mahendra Perera as Heen Kurutta Nilame * Madani Malwaththa as Menika * W. Jayasiri as Wattaka Nilame * Achintha Kalana as Kaala * Soorya Dayaruwan as Prince Kashyapa * Nita Fernando as Henchman's mother * Jagath Manuwarna as Wattaka's henchman * Vishwanath Kodikara as Uththiya * Chamari Nisansala * Dayadeva Edirisinghe as King Dhatusena * Janak Premalal as Heen Kurutta's brother * Dharmapriya Dias Dharmapriya Dias ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakkarang
''Sakkarang'' is a 2016 Sri Lankan historical film drama directed by Daramasena Pathiraja and produced by H. D. Premasiri for Cine Sarasavi. It stars Bimal Jayakody and Prasidini Athapaththu in lead roles, accompanied by Pubudu Chathuranga and Nita Fernando. Music composed of Nadeeka Guruge. Cast * Bimal Jayakody as Sube * Prasidini Athapaththu as Rathi * Pubudu Chathuranga as Milton * Nita Fernando * Darshani Athapaththu * Cyril Wickramage as Pitawela Gurun * Chamila Peiris * Gayan Wickramathilake as Basnayake Nilame * Sarath Kothalawala as Dingiri Banda * Shyam Fernando as Monk Rathnapala * Thusitha Laknath as Rana * W. Jayasiri as Jeramias * Lakshman Mendis as Arachchila * Shamila Nimanthi Fernando as Jayani * Anura Bandara Rajaguru as Weda rala * D.B. Gangodathenna Synopsis The film follows the story of a community of traditional dancers who lived in the hinterland of colonial Ceylon. Their duty is to perform in the annual festival of the Temple of the Tooth The Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paththini (2016 Film)
''Paththini'' (පත්තිනි) is a 2016 Sinhala epic, drama, mystery film written and directed by Sunil Ariyarathna and produced by Dr. Milina Sumathipala, co-produced by Jagath Sumathipala and Thilanga Sumathipala on behalf of Sumathi Films. The film features Pooja Umashankar, and Uddika Premarathna in the leading roles while Ravindra Randeniya, Lucky Dias, Veena Jayakody, and Aruni Rajapaksha in supporting roles. The film starts its premier on 5 May 2016 in EAP Circuit film halls. Plot The film is based on a love affair between Kannagi (by Pooja Umashankar), and Kovalan (by Uddika Premarathna) in the Tamil epic Silappatikaram. More than 2000 years ago, South India was divided into three Tamil kingdoms named as Chola, Pandya and Chera. Heroine of the story is Kannagi (Pooja Umashankar) who was born in the city of Kaveri Patuna in Chola Kingdom. She was married to a rich Barron named Kovalan (Uddika Premarathna). They lived a beautiful long married life. Meanw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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