Hero in life, hero in death
Sinhala film legend Gamini Fonseka will be given a rare honour today, when on the instructions of President Kumaratunga, his funeral will take place amidst the greatest national heroes at Independenve Square.

The cortege of the film legend will leave his Ja-ela residence at 12.30 p.m. for Independence Square for the final rites. The cremation will take place at 5.00 p.m. Gamini Fonseka made his entrance into the world of film in Rekawa, the first film of Dr. Lester James Peiris.

Although his first role was starring in a crowd scene Fonseka moved fast towards becoming a superstar after being selected by Dr. Peiris to act in Sandeshaya, Gamperaliya and Nidhanaya. Gamini Fonseka, a product of S. Thomas' College, Mt. Lavinia with more than a hundred films to his credit highlighted his talents as a director in 1966 with the film Parasathumal.

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