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Uddika Premarathna
Uddika Premarathna (born 16 September 1980; උද්දික ප්රේමරත්න) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Apart from acting, he is also a singer, TV announcer and a member of parliament. Personal life He is married to Anusha Kumari Pannala and the couple has one son, Angsh Prachien who was born on 24 April 2013. Career Uddika made his maiden cinema appearance with 2011 film Buddhist film ''Mahindagamanaya'' with a minor role. Then in 2013, he came to prominence with main role in the film ''Samanala Sandhawaniya'' with the role "Vadisha Wikramanayaka". The film successfully completed 100 days in theaters. He was nominated for 'Most Popular Actor' at the 2014 Hiru Golden Film Awards. Then he won ' Best Actor' at the 2014 Sumathi Awards for his performance in short period of time. In 2015, he was cast for the role "King Dutugemunu" for the blockbuster film ''Maharaja Gemunu'' directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri. The film awarded Most Popular Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonda Meedum (Teledrama)
''Bonda Meedum'' ( Sinhala: බොඳ මීදුම්) is a Sri Lankan television drama based on "Bonda Meedum", a popular series of novels created by Sri Lankan writer Sujeewa Prasanna Arachchi. The series debuted on 15 September 2010 and concluded on 2 September 2011. Independent Television Network was the official broadcaster for the serial. Screening at the 8.30 pm slot, the teledrama exceeded even the popularity of the novel. Udari Warnakulasooriya and Saranga Disasekara were awarded most popular female and male actors of the year, respectively, at the 16th Sumathi Awards 2011. Plot Dhanuka is a handsome, innocent boy in his early 20s. He lives in Matale with his parents and sister. His father, Dharmasena sends him to his best friend, Senarath Maliyadda, who is a rich businessman in Nawala, in order to get a job at his company. Dhanuka arrives to Maliyadda's house and Maliyadda treats him as his own son. But, Maliyadda's only daughter, Sansala treats Dhanuka as an outside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lankan Male Film Actors
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] |
1980 Births
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush (Sinhala Film)
''Rush'' ( si, රෂ්) is a 2019 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller romance film directed by Mahesh Munasinghe as his debut cinema direction and produced by Wasantha Wijendra & Rum Motion Pictures. It stars Uddika Premarathna, Saranga Disasekara and debut actress Iresha Asanki De Silva in lead roles along with Lucky Dias and Sanath Gunathilake in supportive roles. Music composed by Eranga Jayawardena and lyrics by Nilar N. Cassim and Kelum Srimal. Song release and press conference of the film was held at Savoy Premiere Wellawatta. It is the official sinhala remake of 1998 Tamil film Priyamudan. In 2021, the film won the award for the Most Popular Film at SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards. Plot Rashan Wijemanna who nicknamed "Rush" is a son of a wealthy businessman named Sunil Wijemanna. He grows up with a possessive attitude, and is almost considered as a psychopath by the audience. Rush goes to trip to Kandy with his best friend Rashantha and other friends. They stay at a hotel. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paha Samath
''Paha Samath'' ( si, පහ සමත්), interchangeably use as ''5 Samath'', is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's film directed by Jayaprakash Sivagurunadan and produced by Hans Anton Vanstarex for New Imperial Talkies. It stars new coming child actors along with Dilhani Ekanayake and Uddika Premarathna. Music composed by Kapila Pugalaarchchi. The muhurath ceremony was held at the New Imperial Talkies It is the 1291st Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Child artist Amiru Koralage won a merit award at the 2018 Sarasaviya Awards. Plot The film discuss about the modern life of children who struggle to pass grade 5 scholarship and the pressure exerted by parents on them. The film emphasize well to express what happened to the bond with nature and outdoor sports due to whole day studies and tuition classes. Cast * Uddika Premarathna as Samath's father * Dilhani Ekanayake as Samath's mother * Shyam Fernando as Doctor Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valagamba Of Anuradhapura
Valagamba (Sinhala: වළගම්බා), also known as Wattagamani Abhaya and Valagambahu, was a king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom of Sri Lanka. Five months after becoming king, he was overthrown by a rebellion and an invasion from South India, but regained the throne by defeating the invaders fourteen years later. He is also known for the construction of the Abhayagiri Dagaba. Accession to the throne Valagamba was the fourth son of King Saddha Tissa, the brother of Dutugamunu. His three elder brothers, Thulatthana, Lanja Tissa and Khallata Naga, ruled the country before him. A general of the army named Kammaharattaka (Maharattaka) killed Khallata Naga and seized power. Valagamba in turn killed Kammaharattaka and took over the throne in 103 BC. He adopted Mahaculika, the son of Khallatanaga, as his own son, and took Anuladevi, Mahaculika's mother, as his queen. He also had another queen named Somadevi. Rebellion, invasion and Famine Five months after his coronation as king, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aloko Udapadi
''Aloko Udapadi'' (; ; ) is a 2017 Sinhalese people, Sinhala epic film, epic historical film based on the story of Valagamba of Anuradhapura, King Valagamba of Anuradhapura Kingdom, Anuradhapura (89 – 77 BCE). It was co-directed by Chathra Weeraman and Baratha Hettiarachchi produced by Thusitha Wijayasena for Art Movies. The screenplay was written by Saman Weeraman. The film stars Uddika Premarathna, Dilhani Ekanayake, Nirosha Thalagala, Menaka Peiris and Roshan Ravindra. It is the 1268th Sri Lankan film in the Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sinhalese cinema. ''Aloko Udapadi'' was released on 20 January 2017 in EAP Holdings, EAP Circuit Cinemas. The film was praised by the critics for its action sequences and the performances of the cast. It successfully passed 100 days in theatres as well. Plot The film revolves around the story of the Buddha's dispensation in written form after long centuries of oral tradition in a turbulent historical context. King Valagamba was overthrown five month ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovalan
Kovalan ( ta, கோவலன்) is a central character in Ilango Adigal's ''Silappatikaram,'' one of the ancient Tamil epics. Family Father : Machattuvan Wife : Kannagi Lover : Madhavi Daughter : Manimekalai (Mother: Madhavi) Narrative Puharkkandam Kovalan, the son of a wealthy merchant, Machattuvan, married Kannagi, the daughter of another merchant, Manayakan. At the time of his marriage, he was sixteen years old. They lived together happily in the city of Kaveripattinam, until Kovalan met the courtesan Madhavi and fell in love with her. In his infatuation, he completely forgot his wife and spent his time and parental wealth with Madhavi. During the annual festival in the honour of Indra, there was a misunderstanding between Kovalan and Madhavi. As a result, the penniless Kovalan returned to Kannagi, who welcomed him whole-heartedly. Realising his mistake, he decided to start a new life by migrating to Madurai with Kannagi. Accompanied by a Buddhist nun, they starte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paththini (Sinhala 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. Meanwhile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duwana Muwan
''Duwana Muwan (A silent violence)'' ( si, දුවන මුවන්, italic=yes) is a 2014 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's film directed by Indra Weerasekara and produced by Mano Weerasekara. It stars Uddika Premarathna and Pabasara Diddeniya in lead roles with Maurine Charuni and child actor Kaushalya Nirmana. Music co-composed by Somapala Rathnayake and Gayathri Khemadasa. It is the 1244th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Sama is Sinhala language teacher by profession in her village school. She is married to Amara who has done his tertiary education abroad. Their only son is Dhanushka. The school where Sama teaches is very poor in English although she is a Sinhala teacher she starts to teach English in a new way. She uses new methods which are easy to remember for many children. In the meantime, having realized the ingratitude of some of the school teachers Amara plans to leave Sri Lanka with Sama and their son. She is reluctant to leave. This leads to a conflict w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
16th Parliament Of Sri Lanka
The 16th Parliament of Sri Lanka is the current Parliament of Sri Lanka, with the membership determined by the results of the 2020 Sri Lankan parliamentary election, 2020 parliamentary election held on 5 August 2020. According to the Constitution of Sri Lanka the maximum legislative term of the parliament is 5 years from the first meeting. Election The 2020 Sri Lankan parliamentary election, 16th Parliamentary Election was held on 5 August 2020. The incumbent party Sri Lanka People's Freedom Alliance claimed a landslide victory in the election claiming the majority winning 145 seats, while Samagi Jana Balawegaya won a total of 54 seats and National People's Power won 3 seats. The main opposition United National Party suffered their worst ever landslide defeat in the history as they claimed only one seat and was placed at fourth position in the elections. Results The first official results were released on 6 August 2020 in the afternoon starting with the postal votes in the Gal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
