Man of many faces

By Smriti Daniel

You may have enjoyed the spectacle One Shot offered its viewers…or then again, you may have not. Regardless of which side of the aisle you grab a seat in, one thing you will have to concede is that Ranjan Ramanayaka can be stupendously entertaining. So how much do you know about the man himself? Take a moment (between mouthfuls of popcorn) to test your knowledge of one of Sri Lanka's biggest movie stars and directors.

Note: All the information used to construct this quiz was drawn from the Ranjan Ram's official site: www.ranjanramanayaka.com Click on the icon in the middle: Ranjan Ram for complete details.

1. If you had known Saddavidda Rajapaksha Palangapathira Ambakumarage Ranjan Leo Sylvester Alphonso as a kid, you would have called him:

a) Kunju
b) Chuti
c) Baby

2. Ranjan used his first salary to:

a) Begin saving for the mega blockbuster he would one day direct/star in.
b) Buy a new protein drink, some heavy duty weights and a session of tooth polishing at the dentists.
c) Keep a friend supplied with fowl cages.

3. One of the first times Ranjan fainted, it was because he had just:

a) Hit his head – hard – while pulling of a particularly complex double stunt.
b) Donated blood.
c) Read Rajpal Abeynayake's review of One Shot.

4. Ranjan has been in love 4 times. He says he has many "beautiful memories regarding love." These include:

a) A neighbour who never knew of his love for her and unfortunately married someone else.
b) A girl at a convent, who always seemed to be laughing at him.
c) Both of the above.

5. Ranjan believes that "the sweetest profession in the world is acting," because:

a) You get your money for nothing and your chicks for free.
b) Because you get to explore your artistic potential…and of course the money, fame, and a chance to dance around trees with good looking girls.
c) Because there's always the chance you could take home a certain golden boy named Oscar.

6. Ranjan has great faith in astrology. He also believed in rebirth, and says that when he is born again he would like to be:

a) An entertainer
b) An entertainer
c) An entertainer

7. Ranjan has a special message for young people, and it is:

a) Kill or be killed.
b) Speak out against dirty politicians and corruption.
c) Watch your diet and get plenty of exercise.

8. Ranjan has decided views on the institution of marriage. He believes:

a) Monogamy and commitment are against human nature.
b) He will consider it…but only if it will bring peace to Sri Lanka.
c) It is the purest of unions and the most wonderful expression of true love.

9. Ranjan almost chose this profession before he became an actor:

a) Death Metal musician
b) Painter
c) Presenter for exercise machines on Telemarketing

10.After a concert in the middle east, Ranjan decided to:

a) Go on a exclusive diet of pita bread and hummus
b) Protest against Israel's ban on Yusuf Islam, a.k.a Cat Stevens
c) Champion the cause of women, victimised by the system.