In memory of Gamini
View(s):Gamini Fonseka, who is known as a the Crown king of Sri Lanka’s silver screen died on September 30, 2004
Born on March 21, 1936 Gamini joined cinema as an assistant to Willie Blake who was doing “Rekhawa” (Silver Line) with Dr. Lester James Peries. Over the years he has played over 100 films and won Presidential, Sarasavi and OCIC awards. In addition to being an actor Gamini joined direction with ‘Parasathu Mal’ in 1966 and he made over 10 films until he made his last ‘Anthima Re’ in 1998.
The 16th death remembrance of Gamini will take place on September 30 at 6 pm at the National Film Corporation and the event will be followed by a screening of one of Gamini’s films.
Compiled by Susitha Fernando
