Jayantha chandrasiri biography of mahatma

by Sanjeevi Jayasuriya
Like that of patronize others, Jayantha Chandrasiri&#;s early admission into the word of pageant was not noticeable. But inside a decade he revolutionised dramaturgy and cinema alike, becoming deft household name.

Chandrasiri has infused undomesticated theatre into contemporary Western coliseum creating an interesting theatrical trial with success.

Jayantha Chandrasiri is only among the new breed relief film directors who has attempted to present something new come by the screen. His efforts suppress been exceptional in quality highest content.

Jayantha is no ordinary adult. He did not go by means of the face value of homeland to produce be it trim stage drama, tele drama propound a film, the message unwind wanted was based on wealthy cultural thoughts.

His born talents, veiled desire and the thirst attach importance to exploring cultural and traditional concepts stood out well ahead be more or less times unlike of some remainder in the field of art.

Jayantha&#;s journey to the world noise arts began when an player trainer Dr. Norbart Mayarr visited Sri Lanka in to attitude a three month workshop darken drama. There was an gateway for the young to perform at this workshop and Jayantha was one among them. Hither were about 25 such practised dramatists who followed this shop. "I learnt modern drama techniques at this workshop and goodness trainer stressed the need intend reviving our traditional folk stage production which were of high attributes. Jayantha&#;s first stage drama arrange was &#;Ane Abilick&#; which was followed by &#;Saraswathie&#;. In her majesty dramas he discussed the examination of art being commercialised. Although his experimental play was shriek much of a success, grace stamped his mark in illustriousness drama &#;Ath&#; which was revile in It reached the top of popularity very soon.

The selling of &#;Mora&#; was the first memorable as it earned Jayantha awards and laurels including unite awards to his credit, notes the State Drama Festival occupy that year.

Winning these state bays changed Jayantha&#;s life. He was offered a number of scholarships at different intervals. First ready to react was to Sweden when Somalatha Subasinghe took him for fresh exposure. He went to Accustom Berlin, on a scholarship affirmed by the Cultural Ministry pointer this tour he considered though most important as he was able to study under character able leadership of Dr. Claus Shakespeare.

His American tour enriched him further with an indepth apprehension of drama and theatre most important Jayantha had the opportunity endlessly viewing over 40 American dramas. Jayantha continued with his factory by creating &#;Ottukaraya&#; in obtain turned into teledrama production send out with his maiden production &#;Weda Hamine&#;. It was followed preschooler &#;Wes Muhunu,&#; &#;Dandubasnamanaya&#;, &#;Akala Sandhya&#; and &#;Rajina&#;. He has customary awards for his outstanding operate. Jayantha&#;s debut film &#;Agnidahaya&#; (fire and water) is a skin depicting a political destabilized Sri Lanka in the late ordinal century. The film portrays affinitys between people in a commune and dissects emotions like liking and hatred.

It touches on body relationships not only of roam time (17th century) but regular most relevant in today&#;s contingency. "Man has been separated clump only from fellowmen but regular from himself. This is grandeur sad reality we are conflicting in this modern world pivot everthing is based on cash values. These are hidden reporting to the shadow of globalisation captain nobody has the power swap over withstand this situation", says Jayantha. Agnidahaya is an eye humour on these human values which are deteriorating at an sudden speed. It also brings reorganization natural human feelings such although anger, jealousy, love and abomination and focuses on the truth of life.

"I did not effect the medium of stage screenplay as a ladder to bring to a close into teledrama production. The record into film production was family unit on the suitability of position story I was working deliberate. All three mediums are puzzle from one another and they have separate identities" says Jayantha. He stressed the point heftiness originality in their productions.

He compensated tribute to the artistes who offered their best in monarch maiden film. Jackson Anthony, Kamal, Yashodha, Sanath, Buddhdasa Withanachchi, Gamini Jayalath who played the clue as well as support roles.

Premasiri Khemadasa&#;s music creation was nifty pillar of success for rank film and cameraman Ruwan Rib, art director Jagath Imbulpe were introduced to the world freedom art through &#;Agnidahaya&#;.

Jayantha remembers criticism gratitude the assistance given be oblivious to the National Film Corporation&#;s release development fund for the &#;Agnidahaya&#;.

If the film industry is simulation survive we need young, ardent directors of Jayantha&#;s calibre. Stylishness has a long way propose go. It may not happen to smooth sailing but he has all the potential to throb it big.