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Albert Moses was born on 19 December 1937 in Gampola, Kandy District, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). He was an actor and producer, known for The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Octopussy (1983) and An American Werewolf in London (1981). He died on 15 September 2017 in London, England, UK.- Actor
- Director
- Producer
M.G. Ramachandran (1917-1987), popularly known as MGR, dominated like no other, the films and politics of India's Tamil Nadu state. A charismatic actor and philanthropist, he commanded the idolatrous adulation of millions of Tamilians and became Tamil Nadu's chief minister. His achievements in 3 fields, namely films, philanthropy and politics were remarkable considering his humble origins in Sri Lanka. Raised in poverty by a widowed single mother, he had nothing more than his good looks when he got his first break in "Sati Lilavati", a Tamil film of the late 1930s. In the 1940s and 50s, the Tamil film industry was being transformed by screenwriters like Annadurai, Karunanidhi and others belonging to the Dravidian movement. MGR starred in many of the movies they helped make. Annadurai became his mentor and MGR joined the DMK, Annadurai's new Dravidian party. His films made MGR a matinee idol among Tamilians. He also started monetarily helping people in need, sowing the seeds for his reputation as a philanthropist. When Annadurai died as Tamil Nadu's chief minister, MGR's rival Karunanidhi assumed office. MGR accused him of defalcation and was kicked out of the DMK. In 1977, MGR's ADMK (later renamed AIADMK) party was swept into power. In his first term, MGR cleaned up corruption and carried out reforms like having an income limit for backward class people to be eligible for the reserved seats in government colleges and jobs. His reforms proved unpopular, so MGR became another corrupt Indian politician having learned not to rock the boat. Tamil Nadu stagnated during the rest of his reign. Yet his mesmerized legions of fans continued to vote him into power. His death in 1987 created a power vacuum that soon brought his old nemesis, the corrupt Karunanidhi, back into power. MGR was a complex man who triumphed over poverty and tried to improve the lot of the people who revered him. However, in the end, he was a god that failed.- Director
- Producer
- Actor
Shaun O'Riordan was born on 18 February 1927 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. He was a director and producer, known for Sapphire & Steel (1979), The Worker (1965) and Inn for Trouble (1960). He was married to Frances Margaret Mclean. He died on 9 September 2018 in West Yorkshire, England, UK.- Deshabandu Muttiah Muralitharan is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who was rated the greatest Test match bowler ever by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 2002. He retired from Test cricket in 2010, registering his 800th and final wicket on 22 July 2010 from his final ball in his last Test match. Muralitharan holds the world record for the most wickets in both test and one-day cricket.
Muralitharan took the wicket of Gautam Gambhir on 5 February 2009 in Colombo to surpass Wasim Akram's ODI record of 502 wickets. He became the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket when he overtook the previous record-holder Shane Warne on 3 December 2007. Muralitharan had previously held the record when he surpassed Courtney Walsh's 519 wickets in 2004, but he suffered a shoulder injury later that year and was overtaken by Warne.
Averaging over six wickets per Test, Muralitharan is one of the most successful bowlers in the game. Muralitharan held the number one spot in the International Cricket Council's player rankings for Test bowlers for a record period of 1,711 days spanning 214 Test matches. - Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
- Director
Ihshan Iqbal was born on 20 May 1992 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. He is an assistant director and producer, known for A Space of Our Own - The Lanka Comic Con Documentary (2018), TAFA Troopers on Tour - Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup 2019 (2019) and TAFA Troopers on Tour - Manchester City Abu Dhabi Camp 2019 (2019).- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Dhanushka Gunathilake has a strong background in film as a cinematographer and educator. He produced the first ever internationally franchised reality show in Sri Lanka, "Obada Lakshapathi Mamada Lakshapathi" ("Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?") in 2010. He has worked on a variety of commercial productions including "The Amazing Race" (India 2008), TV commercials, documentaries, video art and many music videos to date. He has produced, shot and consulted on film projects for the BBC, International Planned Parenthood Federation, UNSECO, the United Nations Development Program, the NationalChild Protection Authority (Sri Lanka), the Red Cross (Singapore), Oxfam (Australia) and Education TV unit of the Rupavahini Corporation.
Dhanushka has worked as a cinematographer in the critically acclaimed film "Thanha Rathi Ranga" for which he received the best cinematography awards in Derana Film Awards in 2015, OCIC Film awards in 2015 as well as Hiru Golden Film Awards in 2016. He was also the associate cinematographer of "Sulanga Gini Aran" which was the first Sri Lankan film to be premiered in the main competition at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. His Latest Films are 'Amawaka', 'Ginnen Upan Seethala' and 'Suparana'.
Dhanushka received his BSc in Information Technology from Edith Corwen University (Perth, Australia), an MA in Film and Television from the Rai University (Pune and Mumbai, India) and a Post Graduate Diploma from the Film and Television Institute of India (Pune, India). He has taught courses in film production at The Indira School of Communication (Pune, India) and St. Xavier's College (Mumbai, India) in the past. He, is, at present, a visiting lecturer at a number of prestigious Universities in Sri Lanka, including the University of Peradeniya, the University of Visual and Performing Arts Colombo, University of Colombo, University of Moratuwa, University of Kelaniya and UNIVOTECH. Dhanushka also designed and coordinates the Higher National Diploma in Film and Television at Sri Lanka Foundation Digital Film Academy, where he works as a senior lecturer. In 2016/ 2017, Dhanushka worked as a cinematographer in his latest films " Amawka Sanda" ( The Invisible Moon) which is directed by Vijitha Gunarathne and " Ginnen Upan Sithala" ( Chill Out of Fire) which is directed by Anuruddha Jayasinghe respectively, which are in the post production stage at the moment.
He is also a resource person at Open Doors in Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, a curator of the Colombo International Student Film Festival (COINS Film Fest), a consultant for SAARC Film Festival, Iran Film Festival - Colombo and a committee member of the International Film Festival of Colombo (IFFCOLOMBO). He was also a Jury member of the Asia Peace Film Festival in Islamabad in 2017, State Music Awards 2015 ,Derana Music Video Awards 2016 and RAIGAM TELE'ES 2018.- Eddie Das was born on 15 December 1897 in Kandy, Ceylon. He was an actor, known for Man-Eater of Kumaon (1948). He died on 28 July 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Amarasiri Kalansooriya was born on 20 September 1940 in Kandy, British Ceylon. He was an actor, known for Apeksha (1979), Megha and Hanthane Kathawa (1968). He was married to Ajantha Thalatha Kumari Ekanayaka. He died on 1 April 2023 in Ja Ela, Sri Lanka.
- Actor
- Producer
Yasas Gunaratne is a Sri Lankan born Magician/Mentalist who holds many first time records in Sri Lanka. He is the CEO of HasH 3 3 a Digital Marketing company. Yasas, is the Territorial Vice President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (2015-2019) and a Life member of the Sri Lanka Magic Circle. He is the founder and owner of the premium Magic brand "Knight of Illusions". Yasas is known among the magic industry as a very passionate magician and magic consultant.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Jason Grechanik was born on 27 March 1980 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. He is an actor, known for Discover Me (2005), King of the Corner (2004) and Bourek (2015).- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Kanchuka Samarakoon is a Sri Lankan Youtuber and a Filmmaker. He was born on the 29th of December 1995, in Kandy, Sri Lanka. He studied at Vidyartha College, Kandy and did advanced level in the Maths stream. Among several other productions as a YouTuber, his short video named 'Book of Ladies' became very popular among the crowd in a very short time. Apart from being an independent YouTuber he is also a member of "Meanwhile in SL" YouTube channel.- Set Decorator
Thimira Madhusanka Tenuwara is a famous Information Technology Journalist, Web developer, Digital Media / Social Media Consultant & Analyst, and Social Media Strategist in Sri Lanka. Thimira Madhusanka Thenuwara was born on August 11, 1991, at Kandy and grew up in modest circumstances in Watapuluwa, a village situated in Kandy city- Berty Gunathilaka was born on 2 August 1924 in Ampitiya, Kandy, British Ceylon. He was an actor, known for Pem Mal Mala (1997), Lasseta Kodiya (1970) and Samaja Sathuro (1969). He was married to Soma Gunathilake. He died on 6 March 2022 in Kahawatta, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka.
- Composer
- Music Department
Niroshan Dissanayake was born on 31 May 1999 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Niroshan is a composer, known for The Horn (2020) and Good Earth (2024).- Director
- Cinematographer
- Editor
Vishal Ranjithkumar was born on 13 April 2005 in Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka. Vishal is a director and cinematographer, known for Rocks, Water, Fire and Funeral (2022) and The Alley in Still (2023).- Garon Wade was raised by American parents around the World. He grew up in Sri Lanka, South Africa, Hawaii, The Gambia, Jamaica, Louisiana, and Jordan. While in high school at the International school in Amman, Jordan he received a scholarship to attend The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. He also trained at the Encore Theater in Valbonne, France. After graduating high school, and performing on stages in Greece, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, Garon attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science.
Garon continues to work as an actor managed by Bohemia Entertainment Group & represented by Stellar Talent. - Director
- Writer
- Producer
Darmasena Pathiraja was born on 28 March 1943 in Kandy, British Ceylon. He was a director and writer, known for Metamophorsis (2014), Mathu Yam Dawasa (2002) and The Wasps Are Here (1978). He was married to Malani Kusumalatha Pathiraja. He died on 28 January 2018 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.- Udesh Aryan Jayasinghe is a professional songwriter, singer, scriptwriter, and video director in Sri Lanka. He was born on January 8th, 1994 in Kandy and has been in the music industry for about 10 years. His written songs have become more famous among the people. "Iranam gamane" and "Allan yanna bari athak" songs are the most popular songs that he has written recently.
- Music Department
- Editorial Department
Akalanka Ekanayake, who is very passionate about web applications security and computer security since he was a kid. He has more than 5+ years of proven experience in the Cybersecurity field. He is very interested in penetration testing, software development, and ethical hacking. Apart from that, He's developing applications and do graphics as a Freelancer. He loves listening to music and make music as a hobby.
He was born on April 20, 2000 as Dilakshan Akalanka Ekanayake. He was a video editor and music editor, known for France (2021), Crimes of the Future, and Hacker (2019).- Actor
MEE HARAKA is a PIONEER MUSIC brand IN WESTERN PROVINCE - SRI LANKA, with experience OF managing MUSIC teams and ADVERTISING campaigns. MEE HARAKA was BORN IN 29th November 1990 at kandy. after 18 years, HIS background in brand strategy, visual design, and MUSIC PRODUCTION inform HIS mindful but competitive approach.
MEE HARAKA is fueled by his passion for understanding the nuances of cross-cultural advertising COMBINED WITH MUSIC. he considers himself a 'forever student' eager to both build on his academic foundations in sociology and stay in tune with the latest digital marketing strategies through continued coursework and professional development- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Ruchira Dissanayake is a Sri Lankan Physics Teacher, Actor, Singer, and Director with diverse talents. Born on March 07 of 1998, in Kandy. He is also a student at the University of Peradeniya. Now he is lecturing for Advanced Level Students. He is enjoying his career both in the artist and teaching fields.- Producer
- Cinematographer
- Writer
Being born in the most amazingly beautiful Hill City of Sri Lanka which is Kandy, Isuru Gimhana showed a clear interest towards cinematography. Having the opportunity to study in a well-reputed school which is St. Sylvester's College Kandy, he graduated with a Degree in BSc. in Business Management from the University College Dublin, Ireland and completed the Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of West London. While studying, Isuru developed his career in Cinematography by being the Co-Founder and the Cinematographer of THREEWAY.LK. He has written the script, directed, videoed and edited two short movies 'Open The Door Of Fantasy' and 'Skinvas 2020'. Isuru has also been the Production Manager of another short movie which is 'Café Race Honda CG125' and has been the Assistant Cinematographer of the short movie 'WIND - BULK MOVEMENT OF AIR'.- Composer
- Music Department
Born and brought up in Kandy, he finished his schooling at École internationale. He moved to India and joined M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore to study engineering, but his passion for music changed his plans. He dropped out of college and joined Soundtech Media to study sound engineering and recording arts.
He began as an audio engineer and assisted the sound team for more than 50 live shows, including Classical Incantations by A. R. Rahman. He worked as a recording engineer for artists in Chennai. Simultaneously he did scores for theater and jingles. He started working in the Kannada film industry for the feature film Wow Murugesh.[1][2] His second movie Mandya Star is set for release in June 2016.[3] Presently he is working on the movie Padarasa[4] starring Sanchari Vijay.- Aruni Rajapaksha was born on 5 January 1984 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. She is an actress, known for Adaraneeya Kathawak (2016), Maharaja Gemunu (2015) and Super Six (2012).