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Chandrasiri started his acting career in 1978 with the influence of German dramatist Dr. Norbet J. Mayer.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://dubaifilmfest.com/en/cast/29393/jayantha_chandrasiri.html | title=Jayantha Chandrasiri bio | publisher=Dubai International Film Festival | accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref> He completed extensive study on theater by earning scholarships to Norway, Sweden, Germany and the USA.<ref name=agnidahaya>{{cite web | url=http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2002/12/15/mag08.html | title=Agnidahaya - the unquenchable thirst for humanity | publisher=Sunday Observer | accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref> 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''.<ref name=agnidahaya/> In 2016, he resigned from the post of executive editor of the Divaina newspaper due to political disputes.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://srilankamirror.com/news/news-in-brief/822-next-divaina-editor-from-mathugama | title=Next 'Divaina' editor from Mathugama | publisher=Sri Lanka Mirror| accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref> |
Chandrasiri started his acting career in 1978 with the influence of German dramatist Dr. Norbet J. Mayer.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://dubaifilmfest.com/en/cast/29393/jayantha_chandrasiri.html | title=Jayantha Chandrasiri bio | publisher=Dubai International Film Festival | accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref> He completed extensive study on theater by earning scholarships to Norway, Sweden, Germany and the USA.<ref name=agnidahaya>{{cite web | url=http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2002/12/15/mag08.html | title=Agnidahaya - the unquenchable thirst for humanity | publisher=Sunday Observer | accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref> 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''.<ref name=agnidahaya/> In 2016, he resigned from the post of executive editor of the Divaina newspaper due to political disputes.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://srilankamirror.com/news/news-in-brief/822-next-divaina-editor-from-mathugama | title=Next 'Divaina' editor from Mathugama | publisher=Sri Lanka Mirror| accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref> |
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He has acted two films ''Sagarayak Meda'' and ''Maatha''. His maiden stage drama direction came through ''Hankithi Daha Thuna''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://rangahala.lk/hankithi-13/ | title=Hankithi 13 | publisher=Rangahala | accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref> |
He has acted two films ''Sagarayak Meda'' and ''Maatha''. His maiden stage drama direction came through ''Hankithi Daha Thuna''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://rangahala.lk/hankithi-13/ | title=Hankithi 13 | publisher=Rangahala | accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref> His maiden television drama direction came through super hit ''Weda Hamine''. His maiden cinematic direction was ''Agnidahaya''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/010909/tv.html |title=Chandrasiri has touch of success |publisher=Sunday Times |accessdate=27 November 2019}}</ref> |
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Jayantha Chandrasiri ජයන්ත චන්ද්රසිරි | |
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| Born | Jayantha Chandrasiri June 1959 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, screen writer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Madhumani Hapuarachchi |
| Children | 3 |
Jayantha Chandrasiri (ජයන්ත චන්ද්රසිරි; born 1959), is a Sri Lankan journalist, screenplay writer, television director, and filmmaker in Sri Lankan cinema.[2] Chandrasiri's film Agnidahaya won seven golden awards and four silver awards at the Signis International Film Festival 2003.[3] His two teledramas Dandubasnamanaya and Akala Sandhya are rated as one of Seven Iconic Teledramas In Sri Lanka's Television History.[4]
Career
Chandrasiri started his acting career in 1978 with the influence of German dramatist Dr. Norbet J. Mayer.[5] He completed extensive study on theater by earning scholarships to Norway, Sweden, Germany and the USA.[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.[6] 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]
- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[12]
| Year | No. | Film | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 996 | Agnidahaya | [6] |
| 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[25]
- SIGNIS Salutation Award for Best Director 2003 - Agnidahaya.[26]
- Presidential Award for Best Director 2003 - Agnidahaya[27]
- Sumathi Best Teledrama Series Award 2009 - Hathara Denek Senpathiyo[28]
- Sumathi Best Teledrama Director Award 2009 - Hathara Denek Senpathiyo[29]
References
- ^ "Artist Directory". Tower Hall Theatre Foundatio. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.