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Wasantha Wittachchi
Wasantha Chandrawansa Wittachchi (; 21 December 1959 – 26 February 2025) was a Sri Lankan actor and makeup artist. One of the finest makeup artists in Sri Lanka, Wittachchi made several award winning contributions to the art of makeup in Sinhala drama culture in all three fields of theatre, cinema and television in a career spanned for more than four decades. He is the only makeup artist to have won awards in all three categories: stage, cinema, and teledrama. Early life Wasantha Wittachchi was born on 21 December 1959 in Colombo as the youngest of the family. His father from Bentara was a police officer and mother was a teacher. Vittachchi had four elder sisters and one brother. He completed education from Wellampitiya Sedawatta Siddhartha Central College. Wittachchi was married to his longtime partner Anula Hapugoda. He met Anula at a workshop at the Russian Sri Lanka Friendship Centre. Anula is a retired teacher in charge of art, drama and dancing at the St Mary’s Kandana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colombo
Colombo, ( ; , ; , ), is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is situated within the Colombo metro area. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and monuments. It was made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815, retaining its capital status when Sri Lanka gained independence in 19 ... [...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] |
Gharasarapa
''Gharasarapa (The Lurking Serpent)'' ( ) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala supernatural romantic horror film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and produced by Arjuna Kamalanath for Isuru Films. It stars Jackson Anthony, Kamal Addararachchi and Sangeetha Weeraratne in lead roles along with Sriyantha Mendis, Devnaka Porage and Kavindya Adikari. Music composed by Chintaka Jayakody. Kavindya Adikari, who is the daughter of popular singers Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Athula Adhikari make her debut cinema acting with the film. The film was screened at the Tharangani Theatre at the National Film Corporation on 29 June 2018. The film was officially released on 10 August 2018. It is the 1310th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot In the 1980, A Sinhala boy, Sandares Edirisinghe (Devnaka Porage), and a Tamil girl, Vidya (Kavindya Adhikari), fall in love (It's love at first sight) on their way to the church at Gadagama. The girl, possessed by the Kalu Kumaraya (Jackson Anthony) (Sri Lankan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nidahase Piya DS
''Nidahase Piya DS'' () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala biographical film directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa and co-produced by Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Dilman Jayaratne, Channa Hettiarachchi, Rajaputhra Weerasinghe, Kithsiri Athulathmudali and Clarance Kumarage. It stars an ensemble cast of many popular actors, with Lakshman Mendis in the lead role, with Thumindu Dodantenna and Saranga Disasekara in supportive roles. Music composed by Samantha Perera. It is the 1313th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film revolves around the life of Sri Lanka's first prime minister, D.S. Senanayake, who is known as the "Father of the Nation". The film trailer and the theme song were released on 4 February 2018, the 70th anniversary of the country's independence. A private screening of the film was held for the family relatives of D.S. Senanayake, which was organised by the director. Prior to screening in Sri Lanka, the film has scheduled to screen in several other countries such as A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puthandiya
''Puthandiya'' () is a 2016 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed by Thrishula Deepa Thambawita and co-produced by Samantha Meella and Methsiri Kumarasinghe. It stars Jeevan Kumaratunga, Buddhika Jayaratne, and Himali Siriwardena in lead roles along with Nehara Peiris and Dharmapriya Dias. Music composed by Sarath de Alwis. It is the 971st Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Jeevan Kumaratunga as Dharmaratne aka "Dharme" * Buddhika Jayaratne as Vimukthi Dharmaratne * Himali Siriwardena as Veena * Nehara Peiris as Samanmalee * Dharmapriya Dias as Ajith * Arjuna Kamalanath as Podde * Nihal Fernando as Sirisoma * Wasantha Wittachchi as Bandarathilake * Duleeka Marapana as Ajith's mother * Jayani Senanayake as Dharme's wife * Dhananjaya Siriwardena as Kapila * Chathura Perera as Mohammad * Sarath Dikkumbura as Upendra * Udaya Shantha Liyanage as Raju * Menaka Rajapakse Walimuni Mudiyanselage Menake Hemaal Rajapakse (මේනක රාජපක්ශ: b ... [...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] |
Address Na
''Address Na'' (, "No Address") is a 2015 Sri Lankan Sinhala-language film written and directed by Jackson Anthony. It is produced by Janitha Marasinghe and stars Jackson Anthony, Mahendra Perera, Kamal Addararachchi and Sabeetha Perera. ''Address Na'' was first released in Sri Lanka on 23 October 2015. Plot The film begins with Nasiwatte Hitler being released from jail and resuming his criminal activities with his gang. He runs a beggar group, which includes crouched men, dumb and deaf men, disabled women and children who have to beg in many places and earn money for Hitler. Meanwhile, a rich businessmen, Sathgunawath Pinsara, plays an innocent role in public by helping poor people, but behind the scenes he is a canny person who deals with gangs such as Hitler, and Karaa. Chaplin is a deaf and dumb beggar, but not to his daughter Subha, who is a student at the law college. Subha is a courageous girl who is very loyal to her deaf and dumb father. Pinsara's son Kapila flirts wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matha (film)
''Matha'' () is a 2012 Sri Lankan Sinhala and Tamil romantic war film directed by Boodee Keerthisena and co-produced by Ruwan Jayasingha, Sanath Ranaweera and Vijaya Rathnayake. It stars Darshan Dharmaraj and Yasodha Radhakrishnan in lead roles along with Thumindu Dodantenna and Raja Ganeshan. Music composed by Lakshman Joseph De Saram. It is the 1244th film in the Sri Lankan cinema. Plot The story revolves around two lovers who are LTTE carders fighting for a separate land. The film deals with the moments of the final battle of Eelam war in Sri Lanka, while the two characters struggle to find a way to protect their expected child. Cast * Darshan Dharmaraj as Yoga * Yasodha Radhakrishnan as Parvati ** Divya Dharshanee as Young Parvati * Dharmapriya Dias as Lt. Dias * Thumindu Dodantenna as Nimal * Raja Ganeshan as Parvati and Puri's father * Mallika Keerthi as Parvati and Puri's mother * Gayan Perera * K.M Pavithra as Puri, Parvati's brother * Kriz Chris as Foreign Jour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kshema Bhoomi
''Kshema Bhoomi'' () is a 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vijaya Dharmasri and produced by Tissa Nagodavithana. It stars Jackson Anthony, Palitha Silva and Yashoda Wimaladharma in lead roles along with Vijaya Nandasiri and Sriyantha Mendis. Music composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. It is the 1136th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Asoka Peiris Asoka Peiris (born 1942 – died 24 December 2007 as :si:අශෝක පීරිස්, අශෝක පීරිස්) inhala, was a Sri Lankan actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. A highly versatile ... as Bandara * Palitha Silva * Jackson Anthony * Thamara Dilrukshi * Sangeetha Weeraratne * Yashoda Wimaladharma as Damayanthi * Vijaya Nandasiri * Grace Ariyawimal * Sriyantha Mendis * Raja Sumanapala * Jagath Chamila * G.R Perera as Ralahamy * Wasantha Wittachchi as Sumathipala References 2010 films 2010s Sinhala-language films {{2010s-SriLanka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sikuru Hathe
''Sikuru Hathe'' ( Translation: Venus at 7th place of the horoscope) is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy film directed by Giriraj Kaushalya and produced by Hans Anton Vanstarex for New Imperial Talkies. The music was composed by the musician Tharpuathi Munasinghe. It stars Vijaya Nandasiri, Anarkali Akarsha and Suraj Mapa in lead roles along with Rodney Warnakula and Susila Kottage. Music composed by Tharupathi Munasinghe, and songs composed by Rohana Weerasinghe and Navaratne Gamage. It is the 1092nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. One of best comedy films ever produced in the country, ''Sikuru Hathe'' became the highest-grossing film in 2007 and won many awards at several local film award ceremonies. The film earned a record collection of Rs. 26 million for 31 days with nearly 300,000 patrons in 25 cinema theaters across the country. It collected Rs. 50 million with 500,000 patrons on October 30 completes 75th day. Plot The story revolves around the match-maker Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samanala Thatu
''Samanala Thatu (Butterfly Wings)'' () is a 2005 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's drama film directed by Somaratne Dissanayake and produced by Renuka Balasooriya. It stars Dasun Madushanka, Suminda Sirisena and Duleeka Marapana in lead roles along with Jayalath Manoratne and Vijaya Nandasiri. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. The film received mostly positive reviews. It is the 1054th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Dasun Madushanka as Sirisena aka Sira * Suminda Sirisena as Soththi Martin * Duleeka Marapana as Batti * Dulanjalie Ariyatillake as Sira's sister * Jayalath Manoratne as Hospital keeper * Giriraj Kaushalya as Bicycle Shop owner * Chandra Kaluarachchi as Prostitute dealer * Quintus Weerakoon * Vijaya Nandasiri as Doctor * Hemantha Iriyagama as Police Constable * Ajith Lokuge as Drug dealer * Jagath Benaragama as Drug dealer * Anton Jude as Sarath * Wasantha Wittachchi as Lawyer * Sarath Chandrasiri as Money exchanger * Renuka Balasooriya as C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mille Soya
''Mille Soya (Buongiorno Italia)'' is a 2004 romantic musical film, written, produced and directed by Boodee Keerthisena. The film stars Mahendra Perera, Jackson Anthony, Sanath Gunathilake, Kamal Addararachchi, and Sangeetha Weeraratne. The film was released on 21 October 2004. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics. The film is Sri Lanka's very first digital film. Shooting of the film was started in 1997 in Naples, Positano in Italy and in Chilaw in Sri Lanka. It is a Sri Lankan-Italian co-production. The film follows a group of young Sri Lankan musicians who illegally immigrate to Italy in the baggage compartment of a bus and about the lost dreams of Sri Lankan youth living during the Sri Lankan civil war. Plot The story revolves around a group of young musicians – rock 'n rollers who venerate Bob Marley and wish to become a famous band. But their lives on the lowest rungs of Sri Lankan society, with its poverty and violence, offer them little if no o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
