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Roger Seneviratne
Joseph Roger Seneviratne (born 5 May 1962 as රොජර් සෙනෙවිරත්න) inhala, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television as well as singer and politician by profession. Highly versatile actor who dominated television screen, he is best known for the roles in teledrama ''Batti'', ''Chathurya'' and as King Vijaya in film ''Vijaya Kuweni''. Personal life He is a past pupil of St. Thomas' College, Kotte and Saint Joseph's College, Colombo. He is married to Vineetha Chandrasekara and the couple has one daughter Divya Vihari and one son Digantha. His father Riyency Steinwall Seneviratne was a retired officer in Sri Lanka Ports Authority. He died in 2012 at the age of 84. Roger is the second of the family with nine siblings. His elder brother is Ralston and younger brother is Ralph. He has six sisters, Kristine, Darliya, Sharmane, Linet, Michel and Virginia. Acting career His acting career started in 1976 when his friend Milton Jayasooriya int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colombo
Colombo ( ; si, කොළඹ, translit=Koḷam̆ba, ; ta, கொழும்பு, translit=Koḻumpu, ) is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the Municipality. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is itself within the urban/suburban area of Colombo. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and monuments. Due to its large harbour and its strategic position along th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorakada Marawa
''Dorakada Marawa (Death at the Doorstep)'' ( si, දොරකඩ මාරාව) is a 1998 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vasantha Obeysekera and produced by Sarath Abeysena for Abeysena Salaroo. It stars Sanath Gunathilake and Sangeetha Weeraratne in lead roles along with Veena Jayakody and Sathischandra Edirisinghe. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 904th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot The film revolves about the death of a newly-wed couple in a car crash. Cast * Sanath Gunathilake as Priyantha * Sangeetha Weeraratne as Subhashini * Veena Jayakody as Priyantha's mother * Sathischandra Edirisinghe as Subha's father * D.B Surendra * Ramani Fonseka * Malkanthi Jayasinghe * Rex Kodippili * Geetha Kanthi Jayakody as Subhashini's sister * Roger Seneviratne as Priyantha's friend * Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi as Coroner * Bandula Vithanage Bandula de Silva Vithanage (born 11 September 1940 – died 1 September 2014 as බන්දුල වි ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samanala Sandhawaniya
Samanala Sandhwaniya (සමනල සංධ්වනිය ), also known as Butterfly Symphony is a 2013 Romantic film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and starring Yashoda Wimaladharma, Uddika Premarathna, Pubudu Chathuranga, Wilson Gunaratne, Soorya Dayaruwan, Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi, Roger Seneviratne and Chathurika Peiris. It was released on 4 October 2013 on EAP theaters. The film successfully completed 100 days in theatres. Plot Cast * Yashoda Wimaladharma as Punya Dissanayake * Uddika Premarathna as Vadisha Wikramanayaka ** Soorya Dayaruwan as Young Vadisha Wicramanayaka * Pubudu Chathuranga as Vadisha's elder brother * Wilson Gunaratne as Danny - Vadisha's Manager * Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi as Vadisha's father * Roger Seneviratne as Revatha Dissanayake * Chathurika Peiris as Vadisha's wife * Damitha Abeyratne as Punya's roommate * Roshan Pilapitiya Roshan Pilapitiya Abhayasinghe (born 21 March 1975: si, රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය), is an acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anithya
''Anithya'' ( si, අනිත්යා) is a 2013 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic film directed and produced by Nalaka Vithanage for Cinosis Vision productions along with Nuwan Weliwita, Kosala Tantula, Chinthaka Ranaweera and Haren Nagodawithana. It stars Manik Wijewardena, Vishwa Lanka and Kishani Alanki in lead roles along with Udith Abeyrathne and Sangeetha Weeraratne. Music co-composed by Buddika Sri Kahawala and Madushan Fonseka. It is the 1186th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Vishwa Lanka as Milan * Manik Wijewardena as Kaushi * Kishani Alanki as Chethana * Udith Abeyrathne as Imran * Sangeetha Weeraratne as Sherine * Roger Seneviratne as Derrick * Bandula Vithanage Bandula de Silva Vithanage (born 11 September 1940 – died 1 September 2014 as බන්දුල විතානගේ) inhala was an actor and director in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television as well as a translator, director, play ... as Milan's father * Gunawardana Hettiarachc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Vijaya
According to the ''Mahāvaṃsa'' chronicle, Prince Vijaya (c. 543–505 BCE) was the first Sinhalese monarchy, Sinhalese king. Legends and records from both Indian and Sri Lanka sources say that he along with several hundred followers came to Sri Lanka, Sinhala after they were banished from Sinhapura. In Sri Lanka, Vijaya and his settlers defeated a yaksha near "Thammena" (Tambapaṇṇī, believed to be in the central or western part of the island), eventually displacing the island's previous inhabitants from their city of Sirisavatthu. Vijaya's marriage to Kuveni, a daughter of a yaksha leader, may have cemented his ability to rule the kingdom of Tambapanni. However, Kuveni's renunciation of her people for love did not last long; Vijay betrayed her for a princess from India. Kuveni had two children by Vijaya, whose fates are unknown. Sources and variations Four versions of the legend explain the origin of the Sinhalese people. In all the versions, a prince comes to the isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijaya Kuweni
''Vijaya Kuweni'' ( si, විජය කුවේණි, italic=yes) is a 2012 Sri Lankan Sinhala epic biographical history film directed by Sugath Samarakoon and produced by Gayan Ranadheera. It stars Dulani Anuradha and Roger Seneviratne in lead roles along with Cletus Mendis and Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1162nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film is about the legends of Ceylon's first king and his yaksha clan queen. The film successfully completed 50 days. The DVD and the screenplay of the film was released in December 2013. Plot Cast * Dulani Anuradha as Kuweni * Roger Seneviratne as King Vijaya * Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi as Anurdha Purohita * Cletus Mendis as Upatissa Purohita * Sarath Dikkumbura as Vijitha amathi * Rinsley Weeraratna as Uruwela amathi * Mervin Silva as Yaksha chief * Sandun Wijesiri as King Sinhabahu * Thilak Kumara Rathnayake as Juthindar Senadhipathi * Wilson Karunaratne as Chief of Yaksha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angara Dangara
''Angara Dangara'' ( si, italic=yes, අඟර දඟර) is a 2011 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's film directed by Nalin Rajapakse and co-produced by Sachini Ayendra and Ishanga Mahipala for Moon Light Films. It stars Shanudrie Priyasad in lead role along with Roger Seneviratne, Nadeeka Gunasekara and Susila Kottage. Music composed by Wijesundara Weragoda. It is the 1155th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Gagani is a stubborn teenage girl who is the only child in her family. Her mother, Janaki is also a teacher. Gagani studies at a town school where all teachers and students complain about the mischievous things done by her. Ms. Nadee, who is in charge of sports activities of the school, receives a transfer to Monaragala. Janaki also decides to request for a transfer to Monaragala believing the environment in the village would surely change Gagani's behavior. Gagani refuses to leave her town-school so she is boarded in the hostel. She gets more and more stubborn ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dheewari
''Dheewari (Fisherman's Daughter)'' ( si, ධීවරී, italic=yes) is a 2011 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Salinda Perera and produced by Chandran Rutnam. It stars Sangeetha Weeraratne, Joe Abeywickrama in lead roles along with Cyril Wickramage and Jackson Anthony. Music composed by Pradeep Ratnayake. The film was based on the novel ''Dheewari'' of Raja Procter. It was adapted for the screen by Salinda Perera and Darrell Costa. Singhalese translations were made during filming. It is the 1163rd Sri Lankan film in the Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sinhala cinema. The film has achieved mostly positive reviews from both local and international festivals. Plot Cast * Sangeetha Weeraratne as Valli * Joe Abeywickrama Deshabandu Gammana Patabendige Don John Abeywickrama ( Sinhala:ජෝ අබේවික්රම) (22 June 1927 – 21 September 2011), popularly as Joe Abeywickrama, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Initially famed ... as Mudalal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dakina Dakina Mal
''Dakina Dakina Mal'' ( si, දකින දකින මල්) is a 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic film directed by V. Sivadasan and produced by Sunil T. Fernando for Sunil T. Films. It stars Roger Seneviratne and Semini Iddamalgoda in lead roles along with Roshan Pilapitiya and Damitha Abeyratne. Music composed by Somapala Rathnayake and Mohan Raj. It is the 1165th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. It is a remake of 2007 Kollywood film ''Pachaikili Muthucharam'' which itself was remake of English movie Derailed (2005 film). Cast * Roger Seneviratne as Kumar * Semini Iddamalgoda as Chamathka * Damitha Abeyratne as Mandakini * Roshan Pilapitiya Roshan Pilapitiya Abhayasinghe (born 21 March 1975: si, රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well as a singer. Largely active in television serials, Pilapitiya was awarded th ... as Aravinda * Udeni Alwis * Nilanthi Dias * Sahan Wijesinghe * Kapila Sigera * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ira Handa Yata
''Ira Handa Yata (Under the Sun and Moon)'' ( si, ඉර හඳ යට, italic=yes) is a 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhala war drama film directed by Bennett Rathnayake and co-produced by Samanmalee Hewamanna and Bennett Rathnayake for Ben Films. It stars two debutantes Dharshani Tasha, and Udara Rathnayake in lead roles along with Saumya Liyanage, Jagath Benaragama and Damitha Abeyratne in supportive roles. Music co-composed by Rohana Weerasinghe and Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1144th film in the Sri Lankan cinema. The premiere screening of the film was held at 23rd Singapore International Film Festival. The film received positive reviews from critics. The screenplay and some critics reviews were released at 3 November 2010 at Mahaweli Centre, Colombo 7 at 3 pm. Cast * Dharshani Tasha as Kiruba Devi * Udara Rathnayake as Corporal Rakhitha * Saumya Liyanage as Officer Mahasen * Damitha Abeyratne as LTTE female cadre * Jagath Benaragama as LTTE Soldier * Sheryl Decker as Rekha, Rakhitha's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulanga
''Sulanga (The Wind)'' ( si, සුළඟ, italic=yes) is a 2005 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed and produced by Bennett Rathnayake. It stars Sanath Gunathilake and Dilhani Ekanayake in lead roles along with Chandani Seneviratne and Palitha Silva. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. The film also staged debut acting of Rathnayake's children Sathya Erandathi Rathnayake and Udara Rathnayake. It is the 1165th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film has received mostly positive reviews from critics. The film won six awards at the Calcutta International Film festival, Montreal IFF and Rio International Film Festival in Brazil. In 2006, the film won the Silver Remi Award at the Houston International Film Festival. The film was selected to be screened in the competitive section of Pyongyang International Film Festival in September 2006. The film was released in DVD and VCD by Torana Home Video with English subtitles is distributed by Torana Music Box in December 2006. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mille Soya
''Mille Soya (Buongiorno Italia)'' is a 2004 romantic musical film, written, produced and directed by Boodee Keerthisena. The film stars Mahendra Perera, Jackson Anthony, Sanath Gunathilake, Kamal Addararachchi, and Sangeetha Weeraratne. The film was released on 21 October 2004. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics. The film is Sri Lanka's very first digital film. Shooting of the film was started in 1997 in Naples, Positano in Italy and in Chilaw in Sri Lanka. It is a Sri Lankan-Italian co-production. The film follows a group of young Sri Lankan musicians who illegally immigrate to Italy in the baggage compartment of a bus and about the lost dreams of Sri Lankan youth living during the Sri Lankan civil war. Plot The story revolves around a group of young musicians – rock 'n rollers who venerate Bob Marley and wish to become a famous band. But their lives on the lowest rungs of Sri Lankan society, with its poverty and violence, offer them little if no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
