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“Nil Ahase Hiru Nagila (Colorized)” Below video ( reproduced with colour) where Yamuna Priyanthi Wijegunaratne ( née De Saram), daughter of Mr Basil De Saram (Mr Sri Lanka in 1970s / Sri Lanka Athlete- represented them Ceylon in Putt Shot and Discus / tallest Actor in Ceylon/ Sri Lanka Cinema – 6’5”) and famous Actress in 70s – Thalatha Gunasekara ( née Abekoon) – mother of famous Actress Nadeeka Gunasekara ) old girl of Hillwood College , Kandy) acting on famous film “ Me Dasa Kumatada”  as a child actress 50 years ago…..,,please enjoy the song and her quiet acting. THOSE WERE THE DAYS !  In 1962 ….. Mr Basil De Saram and Mrs Thalatha Gunasekara ( on extreme Right) with famous film producer Chandra Rathnum ( in the centre ) and famous actress Sandhya Kumari in 1962 Yamuna today with Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne and 30 son ...

Jan 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Memories of a most respected personality of the last century, General Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa Remembering him on his 83rd birth anniversary, 27th July 2023 – by Sunil Keppetipola Lt. General Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa. RWP RSP VSV USP psc rcds Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa was born in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) on the 27th of July 1940. It is appropriate at this moment of time to write a few words about this legend on his 83rd Birth Anniversary. He was a legendary sportsman, a great military officer who was able to command the respect of all Sri Lankans, and a person with humane qualities loved and respected by his followers locally and internationally. Denzil had his nursery education at Hillwood College Kandy and followed his primary and secondary education at Trinity College Kandy. During his tenure at Trinity College, it was clearly identified that he was a personality ...

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