Doyen of Sinhala cinema and internationally renowned filmmaker Dr. Lester James Peries was cremated amidst glowing tributes from fellow artistes, politicians, members of the clergy and the public at the Independence Square yesterday evening.
Captured here are images from the ceremony.
Pix by Indika Handuwala
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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