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Santin Gunawardena- Small-made giant on the stage- by Sunil Thenabadu One of the utmost universal qualities of successful professional working actors is that they play well with others and they’re able to make genuine acquaintances with everyone on set. They’re truly good people, passionate, purpose-driven and dedicated sans ego. They always handle themselves with grace and dignity and they dare to bring their personalities to every role entrusted. One such inimitable actor who had conquered the stage, mini and silver screen with consummate luxury for over a half a century is celebrated actor Santin Gunawardena. Santin possessed an authoritative vision for his future in store after he was selected for the first stage play Janelaya in 1962. His commitment to work towards that vision every day, the belief that it’s possible, putting service above self with creativity. Hunuwataye Kathawa (Caucasian Circle) was staged initially in 1967; the role of Simon Sashawa ...