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Sunil Ariyarathna
Vidyodaya Vibhushana Sahithya Kala Shiromani Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne Kuruwita Bandara (born 28 July 1949 as :si:සුනිල් ආරියරත්න, සුනිල් ආරියරත්න), popularly as Sunil Ariyaratne, is a Sri Lankan scholar, film director, author, poet and a lyricist. One of the most popular filmmakers and lyricists in Sri Lankan cinema, Ariyaratne has won six Sarasaviya awards, four Presidential awards from the year 1981 as a film lyricist and then won three awards as a teledrama lyricists. Personal life He was born on 28 July 1949 in Nugegodaas the fourth child of the family with 6 siblings. He completed education from St. John's College, Nugegoda. He has three brothers and two sisters. His brothers, Nimal Kuruwita Bandara is a lawyer and Thilakaratne Kuruwita Bandara is a journalist and editor. He sat for General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level in 1963. After passing senior examination, he was selected to Vidyodaya Pirivena (curre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nugegoda
Nugegoda ( si, නුගේගොඩ) is a large, densely populated suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located in the border of Sri Jayawardenapura Municipal Council limits and Dehiwela Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council limits, just outside Colombo city limits. Education Schools in the region include: * Open University of Sri Lanka Nawala * Anula Vidyalaya * Lyceum International School * Royal Institute International School Royal Institute International School is a private sector educational institute in Sri Lanka providing primary and secondary education. In addition to the Royal Institute main school at Havelock Town, Colombo, it has branch schools in Nugegod ... * Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya * St. John's College, Nugegoda * St. Joseph's Boys' College, Nugegoda * Sakya Academy * Sujatha Vidyalaya References {{Authority control Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiru Golden Film Awards
''Hiru Golden Film Awards'' (Sinhala:හිරු රන් සිනමා සම්මාන) is an award bestowed to distinguished individuals involved with the Sri Lanka's silver screen, awarded by the Asia Broadcasting Corporation, Sri Lanka and organised by Hiru TV, in recognition of the contributions made by them to the Sri Lankan cinema industry. First commenced in 2014, is held every two years, Hiru Golden Film Awards ceremony is one of the most popular cinematic program events in Sri Lanka. The ceremony was held thrice with the participation of popular Bollywood film stars along with Sri Lanka's finest stars together. 2014 32 awards were given. The ceremony witnessed the participation of Bollywood stars - Vivek Oberoi, Alka Yagnik, Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty and Bipasha Basu. Popular Category *Most Popular Actress - Yashoda Wimaladharma *Most Popular Child Actor - Pramuditha Udaya Kumara Best Category *Best Film - ''Ini Avan'' *Best Actor in Leading Role (Male) - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madol Duwa
''Madol Duwa'' (Sinhala, ''Mangrove Island'') is a 1976 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Lester James Peries and produced by Upasena Marasinghe. The film stars Ajith Jinadasa as Upali, a young rebellious youth who travels to a small island to get away from the restrictive society around him. The film is based on Martin Wickremasinghe's 1947 novel ''Madol Doova''. It was a commercial success. Plot Young Upali Giniwella (Nandana Hettiarachi who grows up into Ajith Jinadasa) is resentful of his new stepmother (Somalatha Subasinghe) and lashes out by committing harmless acts of mischief around the village. For this Upali is sent to a boarding school where he bonds with the headmaster (Joe Abeywickrema). He once again gets into trouble however and is returned home when a new headmaster installed. Upali is punished by his father back home. He becomes more resentful and takes off with his servant boy Jinna (Padmasena Athukorala) to the island dubbed Madol Duwa. After some adventures the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desa Nisa
''Desa Nisa'' (English: ''A Certain Look'') is a 1975 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Lester James Peries. The film stars Joe Abeywickrema as Nirudaka, an ugly man who worries that his blind wife will leave him if she regains her sight. Peries made the film as a vehicle for Joe Abeywickrema. The source material was a Gunasena Galappatti play which was made more accessible to a lay audience by Galappatti on Peries' urging. Critics were puzzled by the film and wrote that it was Peries' most mysterious. Plot Nirudaka (Joe Abeywickrema) is an ugly man who is only loved by his mother (Denawaka Hamine) and taunted by others. He falls in love with blind Sundari (Sriyani Amarasena) and they get married. The mother then feels obliged to cure Sundari's blindness much to Nirudaka's chagrin and takes her to a hermit (Ravindra Randeniya) with healing powers. Nirudaka does not wish her to regain her sight, but against his underlying wish he and his mother accompany Sundari to get her healed w ... [...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] |
Vijayaba Kollaya (film)
''Vijayaba Kollaya'' ( si, විජයබා කොල්ලය, lit=Sack of Vijayabahu) is a 2019 Sinhalese historical drama directed by Sunil Ariyaratne. The film stars Hemal Ranasinghe, Senali Fonseka and Ashan Dias in lead roles. Rohana Weerasinghe composed the film's soundtrack. The film's screenplay was written by Tissa Abeysekara, the last before his death. The story is based on W. A. Silva's 1938 novel ''Vijayaba Kollaya'' on the historical event of the same name. The Vijayabā Kollaya was a succession dispute in 1521 that led to the division of the Kingdom of Kotte and eventually its downfall. The love triangle of Nayanananda, Neelamani and Asanga. In theatres both 2D and 3D. Plot In 1505, Lourenço de Almeida, a Portuguese naval ship, landed in Sri Lanka mistakenly due to a storm during a voyage. The story dated to the legends about King Vijayabahu VII of Kotte and his sons Bhuvanaikabahu VII of Kotte, Mayadunne of Sitawaka and Raigama Bandara princes who succeeded Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunday Observer (Sri Lanka)
''Sunday Observer'' is a weekly English-language newspaper in Sri Lanka, published on Sundays. The ''Sunday Observer'' and its sister newspapers the '' Daily News'', ''Dinamina'', ''Silumina'' and ''Thinakaran'' are published by Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House), a government-owned corporation. The paper, which was established in the present-day format in 1928, has roots that date back to 1834 when Sri Lanka was under the British rule. It is the oldest Sri Lankan newspaper in circulation apart from the ''Government Gazette''. The current Editor is Dharisha Bastians. History Origins The British captured the coastal areas of Sri Lanka in 1796 and had consolidated their power throughout the island by 1818. In 1829 the Colonial Office appointed the Colebrooke-Cameron Commission to evaluate the administration of the country under the Governor of Ceylon, Edward Barnes, and to recommend reforms. The commission's recommendations, presented in 1833, marked the begi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara
Bimba Devi alias Yashodhara () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala language epic, biographical drama film written and directed by professor Sunil Ariyaratne. This historical biographical film depicts the life of princess Yashodhara, the wife of Prince Siddhartha. It is the 1304th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhalese cinema. The film stars Indian actress Pallavi Subhash (who is making her Sinhala language debut in the film) and Indian actor Arpit Choudhary in the lead roles. Other supporting crew includes Sri Lankan actors Dineth De Silva, Sangeetha Thedani, Ajith Weerasinghe, Udari Perera, and Kamal Deshapriya. This is directed by Sri Lankan film director Sunil Ariyaratne. The filming of the movie took place at Ranmihithenna Telecinema Park, Sri Lanka. The film was released on 26 April 2018, simultaneously with upcoming Vesak festival. The film screened 74 theaters worldwide and passed 100 days successfully. Screening of the film ended on 9 August. Cast * Pallavi Subhash as Princess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Kathawa
''Ali Kathawa (An Elephant's Tale)'' ( si, italic=yes, අලි කතාව) is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's film directed by Sunil Ariyaratne and produced by Gunapala Rathnasekara for Sipvin Films. It stars a child artist Kaushalya Nirmana in lead role along with Ravindra Randeniya, Tharuka Wanniarachchi, Dhananjaya Siriwardena and Yohani Hansika. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1276th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film is based on the novel ''Anusha Saha Raja Kumaru'' written by Leticia Boteju. Cast * Kaushalya Nirmana as Bhanu ( Main Actor ) * Yohani Hansika as Sumangali * Dhananjaya Siriwardena as King * Tharuka Wanniarachchi as Queen * Ravindra Randeniya as Hermit * Duleeka Marapana as Veddah Gomari * Rodney Warnakula as Kinnara leader * Sarath Kothalawala as Handuna veddah * Kumara Thirimadura Kumara Thirimadura (born April 17, 1969 as කුමාර තිරිමාදුර) [Sinhala) is ... [...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] |
Kusa Pabha
''Kusa Paba'' ( si, කුස පබා) is a 2012 Sri Lankan Sinhala historical drama film, directed by Sunil Ariyaratne and co-produced by renowned film directors and producers of the Sri Lanka Arts Society, which includes H.D Premasiri, Udayakantha Warnasuriya, Rasitha Jinesena, Sunil T Fernando, Tissa Nagodavithana, Ariyadasa Peiris, Janitha Marasinghe, Justin Belagamage, Renuka Balasooriya, Dhammika Siriwardana and Somaratne Dissanayake. The film stars Pooja Umashankar and Jackson Anthony in lead roles along with Ravindra Randeniya and Veena Jayakody. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1170th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film based on the 550 Jataka tales. The film grossed a high profit for the year and was a major hit among Sri Lankans. Plot King Okkaka (Ravindra Randeniya) is the emperor of India. He rules from Kusawathie city, with his queen Seelawathie (Veena Jayakody) and two sons, Prince Kusa (Jackson Anthony) and Prince Jayampathi (Rosha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uppalawanna
''Uppalawanna'' ( si, උප්පලවන්ණා) is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama philosophical film directed by Sunil Ariyaratne and produced by Milinia Sumathipala for Sumathi Films. It stars Sangeetha Weeraratne and Malini Fonseka in lead roles along with Roshan Ravindra and Chandani Seneviratne. Music composed by Navaratne Gamage. It is the 1165th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film has been shot in and around Thanthirimale. Plot Set during the 1987–89 JVP insurrection, Ratnapala (Jagath), a student at the University of Colombo and former member of the JVP, comes to visit his mother in Anuradhapura. He is killed by a former comrade (Roshan) on the basis of leaking JVP secrets to the Sri Lankan government. The comrade sustains serious injuries from this encounter. The comrade runs from the scene, attempting to make his way back to his base camp. Instead, he ends up near the Anuradhapura nunnery. Uppalavanna (Sangeetha) comes across him and after much deli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
