{"id":146766,"date":"2024-12-24T13:55:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T13:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=146766"},"modified":"2024-12-24T13:55:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T13:55:24","slug":"h-d-premaratne-a-long-lasting-legacy-in-sri-lankan-cinema-by-dr-gamini-kariyawasam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/h-d-premaratne-a-long-lasting-legacy-in-sri-lankan-cinema-by-dr-gamini-kariyawasam\/","title":{"rendered":"H.D. Premaratne: A Long-Lasting Legacy in Sri Lankan Cinema – By Dr. Gamini Kariyawasam"},"content":{"rendered":"

H.D. Premaratne: A Long-Lasting Legacy in Sri Lankan Cinema – By Dr. Gamini Kariyawasam<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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H.D. Premaratne, also known as Hapuarachchi Don Premaratne, will be remembered for his remarkable contributions to Sri Lankan cinema, even as we mark 19 years since his passing on December 26, 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Premaratne and I were classmates at Kelaniya Gurukula Vidyalaya. This note is not merely an homage to a school friend but a tribute to his outstanding impact on Sri Lankan cinema. Gurukula Vidyalaya has been a nurturing ground for notable artists, including Malani Fonseka, Wimal Kumara de Costa, Pathiraja Dayananda, and Donald Karunaratne, who were contemporaries of Premaratne.<\/span><\/p>\n

Premaratne was an artist who smiled through tears. Born on January 27, 1944, in Telagapatha Village, Wattala, he was the son of H.D. Elosingho and W.K. Madeline. After completing his education at Gurukula Vidyalaya, he pursued higher studies at Maradana Sri Lanka\u00a0 Vidyalaya.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Journey Begins<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nChildhood<\/span><\/p>\n

His wedding<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Premaratne entered the arts scene in 1965 as a dialogue writer for the stage play Yakage Kammala, staged at the Lumbini Theatre. His first venture into cinema came in 1966 when he worked as a clapper boy for the film Daru Dukha. Before directing films, he gained valuable experience as an assistant director for Pujithayo.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1975, his debut film Sikuruliya marked a significant milestone in Sri Lankan cinema. Premaratne wrote the story, dialogue, screenplay, and directed the film, showcasing his multifaceted talent. The film’s characters, inspired by the Ummagga Jataka, demonstrated his creative ingenuity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Giving an interpretation, Prem Sikuruliya composed the script. Here, Prem’s creative skill is revealed by using him in the main roles of Vijaya and Suvinita in the role of an unusually short person, Bandula Galagedara as Kala Gola.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sikuruliya Theme Song<\/strong><\/p>\n