Jayantha Chandrasiri
Jayantha Chandrasiri (ජයන්ත චන්ද්රසිරි; born 1959), is a Sri Lankan journalist, screenplay writer, television director, and filmmaker in Sri Lankan cinema.[1] Chandrasiri's film Agnidahaya won seven golden awards and four silver awards at the Signis International Film Festival 2003.[2] His two teledramas Dandubasnamanaya and Akala Sandhya are rated as one of Seven Iconic Teledramas In Sri Lanka's Television History.[3]
Jayantha Chandrasiri ජයන්ත චන්ද්රසිරි | |
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Born | Jayantha Chandrasiri June 1959 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Occupation | Actor, director, producer, screen writer |
Years active | 1978–present |
Spouse(s) | Madhumani Hapuarachchi |
Children | 3 |
Career
Chandrasiri started his acting career in 1978 with the influence of German dramatist Dr. Norbet J. Mayer.[4] He completed extensive study on theater by earning scholarships to Norway, Sweden, Germany and the USA.[5] In 1979, worked as the playwright for the play Saraswathi.[6] 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.[5] In 2016, he resigned from the post of executive editor of the Divaina newspaper due to political disputes.[7]
He has acted two films Sagarayak Meda and Maatha. His maiden stage drama direction came through Hankithi Daha Thuna.[8] His maiden television drama direction came through super hit Weda Hamine. His maiden cinematic direction was Agnidahaya.[9]
Filmography
His first film direction came through Agnidahaya in 2002. His most notable films include Guerrilla Marketing and Samanala Sandhawaniya.[10][11]
Year | Film | Ref. |
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2002 | Agnidahaya | [5] |
2005 | Guerilla Marketing | [12] |
2013 | Samanala Sandhawaniya | [13] |
2015 | Maharaja Gemunu | [14] |
2018 | Gharasarapa | [15] |
TBD | Midunu Vishvaya | [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[26]
- SIGNIS Salutation Award for Best Director 2003 - Agnidahaya.[27]
- Presidential Award for Best Director 2003 - Agnidahaya[28]
- Sumathi Best Teledrama Series Award 2009 - Hathara Denek Senpathiyo[29]
- Sumathi Best Teledrama Director Award 2009 - Hathara Denek Senpathiyo[30]
References
- "Jayantha Chandrasiri". 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.
- "Agnidahaya - the unquenchable thirst for humanity". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- "Jayantha's 'Guerilla Marketing' ready for release". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- "Next 'Divaina' editor from Mathugama". Sri Lanka Mirror. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- "Hankithi 13". Rangahala. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- "Chandrasiri has touch of success". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- "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.
- "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.
- "The frozen universe is bestowed on my teachers and the university". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- "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.
- "Weda Hamine". paradisaya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- "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.
- "'Sathara Denek Senpathiyo' a fact and a fiction from Jayantha". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- "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.