Jayantha Chandrasiri
| Jayantha Chandrasiri ජයන්ත චන්ද්රසිරි | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jayantha Chandrasiri Missing required parameter 1=month! , 1959 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Residence | 48/4, Kurukulawa, Ragama[1] |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer, Screen Play Writer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Children | Anjalee Sulakkhana |
| Website | Official facebook |
Jayantha Chandrasiri (ජයන්ත චන්ද්රසිරි; born 1959), is an award winning Sri Lankan journalist, screenplay writer, television director, and filmmaker in Sri Lankan cinema.[2] Considered as one of the best filmmakers in Sri Lanka, Chandrasiri has contributed with many critically acclaimed television serials and films.[3] His film Agnidahaya won seven golden awards and four silver awards at the Signis International Film Festival 2003.[4] His two teledramas Dandubasnamanaya and Akala Sandhya are rated as one of Seven Iconic Teledramas In Sri Lanka’s Television History.[5]
Career
Chandrasiri started his acting career in 1978 with the influence of German dramatist Dr. Norbet J. Mayer.[6] He completed extensive study on theater by earning scholarships to Norway, Sweden, Germany and the USA.[7] The knowledge gained through these scholarships, he returned home and begun direction with stage drama Ath, which led to State Drama Award winner Mora and Oththukaraya.[7] In 2016, he resigned from the post of executive editor of the Divaina newspaper due to political disputes.[8]
He has acted two films Sagarayak Meda and Maatha. His maiden stage drama direction came through Hankithi Daha Thuna.[9]
Filmography
His first film direction came through Agnidahaya in 2002. His most notable films include Guerrilla Marketing and Samanala Sandhawaniya.[10][11]
- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[12]
| Year | No. | Film | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 996 | Agnidahaya | [7] |
| 2005 | 1050 | Guerilla Marketing | [13] |
| 2013 | 1196 | Samanala Sandhawaniya | [14] |
| 2015 | 1221 | Maharaja Gemunu | [15] |
| 2018 | 1310 | Gharasarapa | [16] |
Television
His first television serial is Weda Hamine,[17] which later became a cult in Sri Lankan television drama history.[18] His most notable television direction came through Dandubasna Manaya. His television serial, Akala Sandya is credited as the first ever Sri Lankan teledrama to focus about time traveling concept.[19]
Accolades
- Sumathi Best Teledrama Director Award 1995 - Dandubasnamanaya[24]
- SIGNIS Salutation Award for Best Director 2003 - Agnidahaya.[25]
- Presidential Award for Best Director 2003 - Agnidahaya[26]
- Sumathi Best Teledrama Series Award 2009 - Hathara Denek Senpathiyo[27]
- Sumathi Best Teledrama Director Award 2009 - Hathara Denek Senpathiyo[28]
References
- ↑ "Artist Directory". Tower Hall Theatre Foundatio. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Jayantha Chandrasiri". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Jayantha Chandrasiri Career". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Seven golds for 'Agnidahaya'". The Island. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Seven Iconic Teledramas In Sri Lanka's Television History". Roar. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Jayantha Chandrasiri bio". Dubai International Film Festival. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Agnidahaya - the unquenchable thirst for humanity". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Next 'Divaina' editor from Mathugama". Sri Lanka Mirror. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Hankithi 13". Rangahala. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Jayantha Chandrasiri and the unveiling of the political". Daily Mirror fragments. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Chandrasiri's next coming soon". Daily News. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ "Going to Extremes". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ ""Samanala Sandhawaniya" – A film by Jayantha Chandrasiri". Lanka Help. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Extraordinary cinematic experience". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Gharasarapa (The lurking Serpent): A series of acting gems". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Wedahamine". Torana Video. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Teledrama her first love". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Jayantha Chandrasiri and the intersection of magic and reality". Daily Mirror fragments. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Dandubasna Manaya". Paradisaya. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Akala Sandya". Paradisaya. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Concept Development Lecturer - Jayantha Chandrasiri". Wide Angle. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Wisdom travels from past to present". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Sumathi Award winners in each year". www.sumathiawards.lk.
- ↑ "Today's Top Stories year". Daily News.
- ↑ "Presidential Film Awards". Daily News.
- ↑ "Senpathiyo bags Sumathi award". The Sunday Times.
- ↑ "Bringing the best of the tele scene". Daily News.