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Sunil Ariyaratne
Vidyodaya Vibhushana Sahithya Kala Shiromani Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne Kuruwita Bandara ( සුනිල් ආරියරත්න; born 28 July 1949), 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 (currently known as University of Sri Jayewardenepura) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nugegoda
Nugegoda () is a large, densely populated suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located just south of Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte and north-east of Dehiwela Mt. Lavinia. It has a population of over 250,000 people. Education Schools in the region include: * Open University of Sri Lanka Nawala * Anula Vidyalaya * Lyceum International School * Royal Institute International School * Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya * St. John's College, Nugegoda * St. Joseph's Boys' College, Nugegoda * Sujatha Vidyalaya Communal Transportation Railway The city of Nugegoda has three Railway Stations located within its boundaries. * Nugegoda Railway Station located in the heart of the city, just beside the Main Bus Stand and the shopping complex. * Pangiriwatte Railway Station located near the Delkanda Junction on the Old Kesbewa road. * Udahamulla Railway Station located on the Nugegoda - Hokandara road (Route 689), close to the Udahamulla Junction. Bus routes which operate through Nugego ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raigam Tele'es Best Television Lyrics Award
The Raigam Tele'es Best Teledrama Lyrics Award is presented annually in Sri Lanka by the Kingdom of Raigam associated with many commercial brands for the best Sri Lankan lyricist of the year in television screen. The award was first given in 2005. Following is a list of the winners of this prestigious title since then. Award list in each year References {{Reflist Lyrics Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, ... Songwriting awards ... [...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] |
Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina
''Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina (KSK)'', (''The Milky Ocean Churned'': ) is a 2023 Sri Lankan Sinhala political, magical realism film directed by Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne and produced by H.D. Premasiri for Sarasavi Cineru. It is the film adaptation of a novel by same name written by Simon Navagattegama. The film stars Jackson Anthony, Udari Warnakulasooriya and Hemal Ranasinghe in lead roles and Gihan Fernando, Sarath Kothalawala, Harini Kawyanjani and debutant Raween Kanishka made supporting roles. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Plot Cast * Jackson Anthony as Emperor * Hemal Ranasinghe as Revolutionary * Udari Warnakulasooriya as Purambikawa * Raween Kanishka as Hirimala * Harini Kawyanjani * Sarath Kothalawala * Kumara Thirimadura * Gihan Fernando * Lucien Bulathsinhala * Wasantha Kumaravila * Jagath Benaragama * Kalana Gunasekara * Priyanka Samaraweera * Anura Bandara Rajaguru * Ranjith Rubasinghe Production The film marked 24th cinematic direction of Prof. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayaba Kollaya (film)
''Vijayaba Kollaya'' () 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 King Parakramabahu IX of Kotte. Neelamani is the daughter of the ... [...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 second-oldest Sri Lankan newspaper in circulation after 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 ... [...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 Princes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Kathawa
''Ali Kathawa (An Elephant's Tale)'' () 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 as Gobila veddha * Wilson Gunaratne as Maha Amathi * Deepani Silva as God beseecher * Giriraj Kaushalya Silmesthri Giriraj Kaushalya (bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paththini (2016 Film)
''Paththini'' (පත්තිනි) is a 2016 Sri Lankan Sinhala-language epic-drama 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 in the title role, Uddika Premarathna in the lead role while Ravindra Randeniya, Lucky Dias, Veena Jayakody, and Aruni Rajapaksha appear in supporting roles. The film is based on the Tamil epic Silappatikaram, written by Ilango Adigal. The film was released on 5 May 2016 in the film halls of the EAP Circuit. Plot The film is based on the Tamil epic Silappatikaram written by Ilango Adigal. More than 2000 years ago, Southern India was divided into three Tamil kingdoms, namely the Chola, Pandya, and Chera dynasties which ruled most of present-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Kannagi was born in the city of Puhar in the Chola dynasty. She is married to a rich baron named Kovala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kusa Pabha
''Kusa Paba'' () 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. The music was composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1170th film in the Sinhala cinema. The plot of the film is based on the 550 Jataka tales. It was highly profitable and 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 (Roshan Ranawana). Kusa is strong and co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uppalawanna
''Uppalawanna'' () 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 deliberation, decides to heal him. Thro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudu Sewaneli
''Sudu Sewaneli (Shadows of White)'' () is a 2002 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed and produced by Sunil Ariyaratne for Charudatta Films. It is based on a sinhala novel of the same name written by Piyadasa Welikannage. It stars Linton Semage and Vasanthi Chathurani in lead roles along with Roshan Pilapitiya and Kanchana Mendis. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 980th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film won eight awards including the Best Film and the Best Lyricist at Sarasaviya Festival 2003. Plot The story revolves around a rural family of the year 1848, where many national heroes started their rebels against British rule including Veera Puran Appu. Cast * Vasanthi Chathurani as Podi Menike * Roshan Pilapitiya as Heen Banda * Linton Semage as Sudu Banda * Iranganie Serasinghe * Kanchana Mendis * Nihal Fernando * Quintus Weerakoon * Edward Gunawardena * G.R Perera * Hemasiri Liyanage * Wasantha Wittachchi Wasantha Chandrawansa Wittachchi (; 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
