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Gamini Fonseka Born Sembuge Gamini Shelton Fonseka ( 1936-03-21)21 March 1936, Died 30 September 2004 ( 2004-09-30) (aged 68), Sri Lanka Nationality Occupation Actor, Film Director, Politician Years active 1959-1998 Known for Crowned king of Sri Lankan cinema Spouse(s) Dorothy Margaret Valancia-Fonseka (1962 until death) Children 4 Sembuge Gamini Shelton Fonseka (:සෙම්බුගේ ගාමිනි ශෙල්ටන් ෆොන්සේකා) (1936–2004) was a, film director and politician. He is widely regarded as the King of Sri Lankan cinema history and first Crowned King out of three ( and are others) to die. Fonseka was born on 21 March 1936 in the third child of William and Daisy Fonseka. Starting school at a Presbyterian institution, Gamini moved on to.
As a youngster, he gained repute for imitating administrative figures at school. Gamini also prospered in the study of the and literature (under the guidance of Mr who is also reputed to have introduced him to acting in stage plays) and placed in the upper fourth for a Sinhala literature prize. The award for this achievement was presented to him by S. Thomas' graduate and Sri Lankan Prime Minister. Gamini was also an accomplished cricket player.
Gamini Fonseka married his longtime girlfriend Dorothy Margaret Valencia also known as Tina in 1962 and had four children Chamila, Thanuja, Dammith and Ishara. Many years later he also fathered Kaushalya and Poornima. He remained married to Tina until his death in September 2004. Contents. Film career Entrance to film and the 1960s Fonseka abruptly ended his secondary education and dove into the film industry.
He originally wanted to be a and in this line worked as the second on 's and 's (1956). Fonseka was first on-screen in Rekava as part of a crowd. He also did some work on an English television series filmed in Sri Lanka.
Fonseka's first credited acting role was in Daiwa Yogaya (1959) in which he played a small role. Lester James Peries (1960) first established him in a leading role. With films like, and Dheevarayo Fonseka achieved popularity and became a box-office draw. Seeking to not play just commercial roles, Fonseka appeared as Jinadasa in the groundbreaking (1964) working again with Peries. In 's, Fonseka played the first anti-hero role in Sri Lankan cinema and in Mike Wilson's Sorungeth Soru (1968), he played the role of Jamis Banda, the Sinhala James Bond. Fonseka also tried out directing to much accolade.
His debut directorial work Parasathu Mal was warmly received. He directed a political satire Sagarayak Meda. The other films that were directed by him include Kotiwaligaya and Nomiyana Minissu.He entered telecinema as well and became the best teledrama actor for the role he played in Kalu Saha Sudu. He has also written some songs for the movies Sarungale (1979) and Mayurige Kathawa (1980) 1970s and 1980s Fonseka's role as Willie Abeynayake in (1970) and as ASP Wicrema Randeniya in ' Welikathara' are considered his crowning achievement.
Both films have been recognised with Presidential awards among the 10 best Sri Lankan film. In 1980 Fonseka played Jaffna Tamil clerk Nadarajah in 's Sarungale. Retrieved 6 August 2012. Cite error: Invalid tag; name 'gamini1' defined multiple times with different content. ↑ Kumara, Nuwan Nayanajith. ගාමිණි – විශ්වීය රූපණවේදයක ආසියානු පුරෝගාමියා. Sarasa Publishing Private Limited.
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Further reading. ගාමිණි – විශ්වීය රූපණවේදයක ආසියානු පුරෝගාමියා.
30 September, 2004 - Published 12:38 GMT Tributes to cinema legend Gamini flow in Cinema idols, producers as well as politicians were moved by cinema maestro Gamini Fonseka's demise at the age of 68 on Thursday. Sinhala cinema actor and producer Gamini Fonseka passed away Thursday at his residence in Ja ela. Malini Fonseka, queen of the silver screen who had a long and much celebrated professional companionship with Gamini said, 'His performance had appeal across the board and I had the good fortune of being associated with Gamini.The cinema of that era is slowly fading away and the passing away of Gamini is another step towards that direction' Tissa Liyanasuriya who directed Gamini for the main role in 'Getawerayo' paid tribute to the cinema legend for his contribution towards raising the standards of the workers of the film industry in Sri Lanka.
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'In the early days there was little recognition for cinema artist. Gamini did a lot to change this.He championed the cause of professionalism untiringly' Gamini's long time associate Tony Ransinghe told sandeshaya that Gamini film direction talents were never adequately appreciated. 'When Gamini directed his first film 'Parasatu Mal' he was just only twenty seven.
He dealt a very complex theme with maturity and a great understanding of humanity'. Leftist politician Vasudeva Nanayakkara who was a member of parliament when Gamini was deputy speaker hailed Gamini's views on the Sri Lankan National Question as 'progressive and anti-racist' Gamini's mentor and internationally acclaimed cinematographer Lester James Pieris was very much moved with the passing away of his dear colleague. When requested to share his thoughts with Sandeshaya, 'Sorry, I am unable to speak at the moment,' was all he said. Technician turned actor Gamini was the most important and versatile actor of the Sinhala screen. The Sakviti of Sinhala cinema managed to conquer the commercial cinema and the art film with equal ease. Gamini began his career as a technician in earlier films of Lester James Pieris. Gamini not only revolutionised the acting style of Sinhala screen, but also worked hard to change attitudes in the industry.
He was known to be a man who always spoke his mind. In a career spanning half a century, Gamini acted, directed and produced several remarkable films and composed lyrics before turning in to politics. He served as the governor of the North East and as the deputy speaker in Parliament.