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Kamal Addaraarachchi
Addararachchige Gunendra Kamal (born on 5 February 1962: ), popularly known as Kamal Addararachchi, is an actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television, as well as a singer and presenter. He made his debut as an actor in Gamini Fonseka's 1981 in film, 1981 film ''Sagarayak Meda'', whilst he was still a student at school. Since the late 1970s, he has appeared in a variety of roles in many films and teledramas. He has acted in over 40 films, 20 teledramas and six stage plays, and won the Sarasaviya Best Actor Award for his role of Sobana in Jayantha Chandrasiri, Jayantha Chandrasiri's film ''Agnidahaya'' in 2002. He also made a mark as a singer in 1993 with "Unmadawoo," a duet with Damayanthi Jayasooriya, which was featured in the film ''Saptha Kanya (film), Saptha Kanya''. He was also the host of the first three seasons of ''Sirasa Superstar'', a reality show, and the first season of ''Hiru Mega Stars''. Background He completed his education from Wesley ... [...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] |
Weda Hamine
''Weda Hamine'' is a Sri Lankan television drama that originally aired on the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation in 1990. Directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri, the series marked his directorial debut in television. Filmed in 1988 and broadcast two years later, the drama explores the journey of a young man as he uncovers the intricacies of his father's life and romantic entanglements. The cast features Rebeka Nirmali in the title role, supported by Kamal Addararachchi, Sriyantha Mendis, and Edward Gunawardhana. Plot In 1990, Deemantha is a young dancing teacher. He is diagnosed with lung cancer, shocking his mother, Maya, and adoptive father, Dharmapriya. Deemantha thinks that his late father, Gunendra has died from the same type of cancer. However, Dharmapriya informs him that Gunendra's death was not due to cancer and decides to tell him the story of Gunendra's life. The story flashes back to 1958 when Gunendra and Dharmapriya were best friends. Gunendra is a rich businessman who is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salelu Warama
''Salelu Warama (The Web of Love)'' () is a 2002 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vasantha Obeysekera and produced by Soma Edirisinghe for EAP Films. It stars Kamal Addararachchi and Sangeetha Weeraratne in lead roles along with Tony Ranasinghe and Saumya Liyanage. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. The film has based on a true story took place for 27 days in Horana and Akuressa areas. It is the 1165th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Kamal Addararachchi as Suren Galappaththi * Sangeetha Weeraratne as Priyanka * Pradeep Senanayake as Sunil Gunasekara * Tony Ranasinghe Deshabandu Tony Ranasinghe ( 1937 - 2015 ) was an actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Sinhala cinema of all time, Tony is highly praised for his unique facial e ... as Priyanka's Father * Saumya Liyanage as Darshan * Nayana Kumari as Vineetha * Ramani Fonseka as Priyanka's mother * Hemasiri Liyanage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalu Sudu Mal
''Kalu Sudu Mal'' () is a 2002 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic drama film directed by Mohan Niyaz and produced by director himself with Amal Rodrigo for Cinemangani Films. It stars Kamal Addararachchi and Dilhani Ekanayake in lead roles along with Linton Semage and Yashoda Wimaladharma. Music is composed by Sarath Wickrama. The film was screened at Film Festivals at Australia and France as well. It is the 1165th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Before screening in Sri Lanka, the film was screened in Paris and Australia in January 2001. Plot Cast * Kamal Addararachchi as Ravindra Kumara alias Dilip * Dilhani Ekanayake as Nirmala Mudunkotuwa alias Rohini * Yashoda Wimaladharma as Mala * Linton Semage Linton Semage is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well a filmmaker. He is best known for his roles in movies such as '' Padadaya'' (1998), '' Sulang Kirilli'' (2002) and '' Mad Cowgirl'' (2006). He started his acting care ... as Chathura * Veena Jaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seethala Gini Kandu
''Seethala Gini Kandu'' ( Translation: Cold Volcanoes) is a 2002 Sri Lankan Sinhala thriller action film directed and produced by Daya Wimalaweera. It stars Jeevan Kumaratunga and Dilani Abeywardana in lead roles along with Kamal Addararachchi, and Dilhani Ekanayake. Music composed by Sarath Dassanayake. It is the 976th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Sunny aka 'Henahura' is a local crime lord who is producing and distributing illicit liquor. He lives with Rosy. Rosy was taken with him forcibly, as the settlement of debt her husband Buwa (Shashi) owed to Sunny. He has a biological daughter Nadee (Dilhani) from Sirimalee, a woman whom he raped (Menik Kurukulasooriya), and she lives with her mother. She is in love with her cousin Rohana, an ordinary youth who sells king coconut for living. Rohana’s sister Rashmi (Udaya Kumari Ranasinghe) is in love with an excise officer Sanka (Priyankara Perera). When Dharme, one of Sunny’s thugs (Sando Harris) is imposing violen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinihiriya Mal
''Kinihiriya Mal (Fire Flies)'' () is a 2001 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic drama film directed by H.D. Premaratne as his last film and produced by Soma Edirisinghe for EAP Films. It film stars large number of artists where Kamal Addararachchi and Sangeetha Weeraratne in lead roles along with Vasanthi Chathurani and Roger Seneviratne. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 953rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Kamal Addararachchi as Sanka * Sangeetha Weeraratne as Sanduni / Jean * Vasanthi Chathurani as Renuka * Roger Seneviratne as Vijitha * Sanoja Bibile as Princey * Asoka Peiris as Renuka's father * Pradeep Senanayaka as Gadaya * Tony Ranasinghe as Edwin * Iranganie Serasinghe as Sylvia Madam * Ellen Sylvester as Sophie Nona * Nilanthi Wijesinghe as Girley * Daya Thennakoon as Amadoris * Ramani Fonseka as Renuka's mother * Gnananga Gunawardhana as Brothel customer * Saman Hemarathna as Pavement hawker * Saman Almeida as Almeida * Keer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julietge Bhumikawa
''Julietge Bhumikawa (Illusions of Juliet)'' () is a 1998 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by Jackson Anthony as his maiden directorial venture and co-produced by Gamini Nanayakkara and Anoja Weerasinghe. It stars Anoja Weerasinghe in lead role along with Kamal Addararachchi, Vasanthi Chathurani and Mahendra Perera. Music composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. It is the 902nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Awards * Sarasaviya Critic Awards 1996 - Most Promising Director (Jackson Anthony) Plot Cast * Anoja Weerasinghe as Anjali 'Anju' Senanayake * Kamal Addararachchi as Devinda Dassanayake * Vasanthi Chathurani as Saroja * Mahendra Perera as Supun * Daya Alwis as Lawrence * Chandani Seneviratne as Psychologist * Sriyantha Mendis as Theater director * Kusum Renu as 'Putha' patient * Chitra Wakishta as Gossiping dubber * Sujani Menaka as Saroja's servant * Kumara Thirimadura Kumara Thirimadura (; born April 17, 1969) is an actor in Cinema of Sri Lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awaragira
''Awaragira'' () is a 1990 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Lester James Peries and produced by Dilman Jayaratne for Dil Films. This film was based on the novel 'Awaragira' by G.B. Senanayake. It stars Joe Abeywickrama, Iranganie Serasinghe and Tony Ranasinghe in lead roles along with Lucky Dias and Vasanthi Chathurani. Music composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. It is the 836th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was released from May 14 to 27, 2004 at the Regal in Colombo and nine other CEL circuit cinemas for a short release. Cast * Joe Abeywickrama as K.B. Sethigala * Tony Ranasinghe as Ranbanda * Iranganie Serasinghe as Dingiri Menike * Kamal Addararachchi as Dayaweera * Sanoja Bibile as Vinitha * Vasanthi Chathurani as Vasantha * Lucky Dias as Wickrama * Rathna Lalani Jayakody as Seetha * Samanthi Lanerole as Vinitha's mother * Swarna Mallawarachchi * Ranjan Ramanayake as Priyankara * Leena de Silva as Kusuma * Bandula Suriyabandara as Vinitha's father * Susila Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaliyugaya (film)
''Kaliyugaya'' is a 1981 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Lester James Peries; it was adapted from the novel '' Kaliyugaya'' by Martin Wickramasinghe, and follows the events of the film '' Gamperaliya''. It was followed by the film adaptation of the third novel in Wickramasinghe's trilogy, '' Yuganthaya'', in 1983. It was a Director's Fortnight selection at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival Synopsis Piyal (Henry Jayasena) and Nanda (Punya Heendeniya) from ''Gamperaliya'' have now aged, and their children, Alan, Chandrasoma and Nalika have left them. Nanda reminisces on her life after her son sends her a letter from London, accusing her and her husband of various faults. Production The film features the four main actors of ''Gamperaliya''; it was shot on 35mm and used Eastmancolor. The film also featured the famous stately home Lakshmigiri. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayan Witharana
Dayan Witharana (born 18 April 1962, ) is a Sri Lankan singer and a photographer. He has sung more than 485 songs across many genres. Personal life He was born on 18 April 1962 in Nuwara Eliya as the youngest of the family with two elder sisters – Niranjali Sunethra and Nirmali Savithri. His father Piyasena Witharana was a Local Government Officer and mother Nalini Daisybelle Jayasooriya was a housewife. He lived in Nuwara Eliya from 1962 to 1967 and then moved to Kandy until 1972. In 1968, he entered primary section of Dharmaraja College, Kandy and then entered St. Thomas' College, Matale from grade 6. In 1986, he moved to Colombo with the family and in 1992 permanently resides in Kamathawatte, Rajagiriya. His mother's parents were Don Alvis Dias Jayasooriya and Satthadhai Attanayake, who got married in 1925. His maternal grandfather was born in 1894 in Meegoda and was the village Headman known as the village mudlier 'Alvis Ralahamy'. His maternal grandmother was born in 190 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahendra Perera
Mahendra Shrikantha Perera (born 17 August 1956: ), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. One of the most influential actors in Sinhala cinema, Mahendra performed from drama to comedy in many blockbuster films. Personal life He was born on 17 August 1956 in Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka as the youngest of the family. His father Vincent Perera, was a store manager at the Browns, and his mother Soma Weerasekera, was a matron at several government hospitals. He has two older sisters, Priyanthi Damayanthi and Shivanthi Kalyani. He first studied at Highland College, Nugegoda. Later he went to Maharagama Vidyakara College and Thurstan College, Colombo. He is married to Thakshila Damayanthi, daughter of Mr.Nandadasa- a decorated financial advisor. The couple has three sons, Uvin, Navin and Ishanka – all Wesleyites. The eldest son, Uvin works in the tourism industry. Naven is currently residing in Australia while the Youngest, Ishanka works as an Interior Archit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
