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Jagath Chamila
Jagath Chamila Fernando (, born 6 June 1972) is an actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. He made his film debut in 1992 in the Sinhalese language, Sinhalese film ''Guru Gedara'', portraying a child. In 2013, he won the award for the Best Actor at New York International Film festival for his portrayal of Sami in ''Samige Kathava'', a film based on Elmo Jayawardena's novel ''Sam's Story'' (2001). He is considered one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan stage by critics. Family Jagath Chamila was born on 6 June 1972. His father, Tinil Fernando, was a school principal and his mother, Veenal Biatrice, is a housewife. He has two brothers, Ajith Tinil and Prasad Saman, and one sister, Nirosha Shayamali. Chamila is married to Piyumi Uthpala Dharmasri and they have one son, Pansilu Pavan, and one daughter, Venuri Kinara. Piyumi is the daughter of the Director Vijaya Dharmasri. Career Chamila's career as an actor started with Stage (theatre), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, also known historically as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian subcontinent, Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. It shares a maritime border with the Maldives in the southwest and India in the northwest. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, while the largest city, Colombo, is the administrative and judicial capital which is the nation's political, financial and cultural centre. Kandy is the second-largest urban area and also the capital of the last native kingdom of Sri Lanka. The most spoken language Sinhala language, Sinhala, is spoken by the majority of the population (approximately 17 million). Tamil language, Tamil is also spoken by approximately five million people, making it the second most-spoken language in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has a population of appr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thani Thatuwen Piyabanna
''Thani Thatuwen Piyabanna (Flying with one Wing)'' () is a 2003 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama erotic film directed by Asoka Handagama and maiden cinema production by Upul Shantha Sannasgala. It stars Anoma Janadari and Gayani Gisanthika in lead roles along with Mahendra Perera and W. Jayasiri. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1003rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film won many awards at international film festivals, although it was criticized in Sri Lanka due to many scenes of tobacco smoking women. The film was regarded as the most revolutionary South Asian film at the London International Film Festival in 2002. The jury of 20th Torino International Film Festival held in Italy decided to assign a special mention to actress Anoma Janadari for her role in the movie. Plot Manju is a lesbian woman who poses as a man and works as a car mechanic in a garage owned by wealthy industrialist Jothipala. Manju is newly married to young Kusum who is not aware that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadira Divyaraja
''Kadira Divyaraja'' () is a 2023 Sri Lankan Sinhala language fantasy, romance 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 casting done by Indian casting director Himesh Choudhary. Supporting actors include Nadeepa Ranasinghe, Roshan Pilapitiya, Nilmini Tennakoon, Jagath Chamila, Wasantha Wittachchi, Dhananjaya Siriwardhana and Vinu Udani. The filming of the movie took place at Ranmihithenna Telecinema Park, Sri Lanka. The film earned a record of 2800 lakh rupees within 100 days of screening. Plot An adivasi couple named Suddhahami and Ukkuethani, who lived in the Kataragama area of Sri Lanka, meet a little girl in the forest one day and they feed her. Her name is Valli and as a young woman she creates an idol of a person she sees in her dre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thattu Deke Iskole
''Thattu Deke Iskole'' (; ), is a 2023 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Lalith Rohitha Edirisinghe in his directorial debut and produced by Dr. Nishantha Prageeth Rodrigo. It stars Jagath Chamila and child actor Sudam Katukithule in lead roles along with Damitha Abeyratne, Manjula Kumari, Nayana Hettiarachchi and Priyantha Sirikumara in supportive roles. The film received positive reviews especially from teachers, principals, committees, and review panels. Plot The film revolves around different stories in the village called Sooriyapaluwa isolated with malaria pandemic where security officer of the village school, Uncle Pala starts to teach the twelve village children among many obstacles. Cast * Jagath Chamila as Uncle Sugathapala aka Pala * Damitha Abeyratne * Manjula Kumari * Nayana Hettiarachchi * Priyantha Sirikumara * Janak Premalal * Mauli Fernando * Firny Roshani * Nethalie Nanayakkara Kalabushana Nethalie Violet Nanayakkara (born 26 December 1934 as � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hithumathe Jeewithe
''Hithumathe Jeewithe (The Wandering Life)'' () is a 2022 Sri Lankan Sinhala biographical thriller film directed by Chrishantha Manamperi as his debut direction and produced by Vihara Samarasinghe for VS Films. It stars Dineth de Silva in lead role as titular character along with Mahendra Perera and Kumara Thirimadura. Music composed by Sagara Wijesinghe. The film qualified for the 19th Dhaka International Film Festival which will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 16 to 24 January 2021. It is also the first international film festival to represent by the film. It is to be screened under the non-competitive category of 'World Cinema Division'. Background Rathugahagedara Gamage Don Sumathipala who became well known as 'Hithumathe Jeewithe' based on the same words marked across his chest was a murder convict who was serving on the death row in Sri Lankan prisons. At the age of 17, he was made a criminal by the urge to avenge the gang rape and brutal murder of his school-going sister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hima Tharaka
''Hima Tharaka'' () is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Rodney Vidanapathirana and produced by Kanthi Alahakone for RW Productions. It stars Jagath Chamila and Nadee Chandrasekara in lead roles along with Amarasiri Kalansuriya and Maureen Charuni. The film was shot around the city Moronthuduwa, Bandaragama. It is the 1280th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. In July 2020, the film was re-screened in Ananda film theater, Gampola. Plot Cast * Jagath Chamila * Nadee Chandrasekara * Amarasiri Kalansuriya * Wimal Alahakoon * Maureen Charuni Kurukulasuriya Maureen O'Hara Perera (born 19 September, 1963 as මොරින් චාරුනී) inhala, popularly known as Maureen Charuni, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema theater and television. Highly versatile actress who dominate ... * Wasanthi Gunarathna * Miyuri Samarasinghe * Manel Wanaguru Song References 2017 films 2010s Sinhala-language films {{2010s-SriLanka-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ho Gaana Pokuna
''Ho Gana Pokuna (The Singing Pond)'' () is a 2015 Sri Lankan children's musical drama film written and directed by Indika Ferdinando. It depicts a teacher in a remote village, Uma (Anasuya Subasinghe), teaching her students to focus on something they have never seen before. The film was awarded the Teacher's Choice Prize at the 31st Chicago International Children's Film Festival, Best Feature Film at the 38th Lucas International Children's Festival, and the City of Zlin Award at the 55th Zlín Film Festival. It had its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival and was designated as the official selection at the Hanoi International Film Festival. Plot A new teacher, Uma (Anasuya Subasinghe), arrives at a school with her first appointment in a remote village near Dambulla in Sri Lanka. The school has few students, with only the principal (Lucian Bulathsinghala) and Uma as the teacher. With the help of Uma the pupils gradually start to dream of bigger things than ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SIGNIS Awards (Sri Lanka)
The SIGNIS Awards are presented annually by SIGNIS, the Roman Catholic lay movement for communication media professionals, to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. There are SIGNIS chapters in numerous countries and this article deals with the Sri Lankan chapter. Background SIGNIS (Sri Lanka) developed in November 2001 from the merger of national chapters of OCIC and Unda. OCIC was the international Catholic communications organisation for cinema and Unda was the international Catholic organisation for radio and television. Both organisations were founded in 1928 in Sri Lanka. SIGNIS Sri Lanka is one of 16 Asian units of the worldwide association of SIGNIS, which general secretariat is established in Brussels, Belgium. Leading directors in Sri Lanka cinema have described being inspired by the Film Review Caucus, a mini-theater organized by OCIC in Colombo. It arranged screenings and encouraged students to write ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samige Kathawa
''Samige Kathawa'' () 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 (, born 6 June 1972) is an actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prathiroo
''Prathiroo'' (; ) is a 2012 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Kapila Sooriyaarachchi and co-produced by Kapila Sooriyaarachchi and Harischandra Yakandawala for Sense Creations. It stars Malani Fonseka and Joe Abeywickrama in lead roles along with Jagath Benaragama and Jagath Chamila. Music composed by Darshana Ruwan Dissanayake. It is the 1170th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Malani Fonseka as Leelawathi * Joe Abeywickrama as Siyathu * Jagath Benaragama as Wickrama * Jagath Chamila as Suresh * Sriyantha Mendis as Teacher * Palitha Silva as Monk * Himali Sayurangi sa Purnima * Veena Jayakody as Parwathi * Giriraj Kaushalya as Salesman * Wijeratne Warakagoda as Bookstore owner * Damayanthi Fonseka Wanniarachchige Damayanthi Priyalatha Fonseka (born 25 August 1960) is a Sri Lankan actress, director, and producer. Personal life She was born on 25 August 1960 in Kelaniya in a family with 11 siblings. Her father Gilbert Fonseka worked at a G ... as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamani (2011 Film)
''Gamani'' () is a 2011 Sri Lankan Sinhala war thriller biographical film directed by Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara and produced by Upali Rajapakse. It stars Dilhani Ekanayake and Bimal Jayakody in lead roles along with Mahendra Perera and Jagath Chamila. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1245th film in Sri Lankan cinema. The film is influenced by 1999 LTTE terrorist attack of Gonagala massacre. The film has been shot in and around Karuwalagaswewa for 12 consecutive days. Cast * Dilhani Ekanayake as Sulochana Weerasekera 'Iskola Hamine' * Bimal Jayakody as Major Vikum * Mahendra Perera as Mahendra * Jagath Chamila as Sunimal * W. Jayasiri as Sumedha 'Hamuduruwo' * Ranjith Rubasinghe as Sirisoma * Jagath Benaragama as Jagath * Suminda Sirisena as School teacher * Kumara Thirimadura as Sergeant Ranasinghe * Darshan Dharmaraj as LTTE leader * Sampath Jayaweera as Upul * Muthu Tharanga as Mala * Asela Jayakody as Head Grama Arakshaka * Sarath Kothalawala Ranas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hathara Denama Soorayo (2008 Remake)
''Hathara Denama Soorayo'' () is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala action romantic film directed and produced by Neil Rupasinghe. The film is a remake of 1971 blockbuster of the same name directed and produced by the same person. With that, the film became the second in the history of film industry in the world that the same Producer and Director did a re-make of the same film after 37 years with the same theme creating a world record. The four protagonist roles are played by stars Buddhika Jayarathne, Roshan Pilapitiya, Jagath Chamila and Amila Abeysekara in lead roles along with Chathurika Peiris and Kanchana Mendis. Music composed by Jayantha Ratnayake. It is the 1101st Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Buddhika Jayaratne as Podde ayya * Roshan Pilapitiya as Vijay * Jagath Chamila as Jagiriya aka Jaggi * Amila Abeysekara as Linton * Chathurika Peiris as Nilmini * Kanchana Mendis as Soma * Chinthaka Kulatunga as Harry * Duleeka Marapana as Soma's mother, Bath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
