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SAFAL honours Dilka Samanmali with Significant Contribution Award in Film, TV and Video
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The 7th South Asian Film, Arts & Literature (SAFAL) Festival Awards Night took place on September 21 at the Pioneer Theatre, Castle Grand, a renowned performing arts venue in Castle Hill, Australia.
The “Significant Contribution Award in Film, Television, and Video” was presented to journalist and TV Derana news anchor Dilka Samanmali in recognition of her outstanding achievements in the industry.
Speaking about her win, she expressed deep gratitude and acknowledged Mr. Kithsiri Karunaratne for recommending her for the award.
She noted that the accolade holds special meaning, especially given the impressive roster of past recipients, including celebrated figures like musician Shelton Premaratne and veteran filmmaker Somaratne Dissanayake.