# Jayantha Chandrasiri > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jayantha_Chandrasiri > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jayantha_Chandrasiri.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayantha_Chandrasiri > Source revision: 1353291002 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Sri Lankan filmmaker}} {{Infobox person | name = Jayantha Chandrasiri
ජයන්ත චන්ද්‍රසිරි | other_names = | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_date = June 1959 | birth_name = Jayantha Chandrasiri | birth_place = [Colombo](/source/Colombo), Sri Lanka | death_date = | death_place = | resting_place = | resting_place_coordinates = | education = | years_active = 1978–present | party = | spouse = Madhumani Hapuarachchi | children = 3 | awards = [Kala Keerthi](/source/Kala_Keerthi){{Cite web |title=Kalakeerthi to Jayantha |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/news/2019/08/22/8525/ජයන්තට-කලාකීර්ති |access-date=2021-01-23 |website=sarasaviya}} | signature = | website = | footnotes = | occupation = Actor, director, producer, screen writer }} [Kala Keerthi](/source/Kala_Keerthi) '''Jayantha Chandrasiri''' ([ජයන්ත චන්ද්‍රසිරි](/source/%3Asi%3A%E0%B6%A2%E0%B6%BA%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%AD_%E0%B6%A0%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%8A%E2%80%8D%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%92); born 1959), is a Sri Lankan journalist, screenplay writer, television director, and [filmmaker](/source/filmmaker) in [Sri Lankan cinema](/source/Cinema_of_Sri_Lanka).{{cite web | url=http://www.nfc.gov.lk/artist/jayantha-chandrasiri-296/ | title=Jayantha Chandrasiri | publisher=Sinhala Cinema Database | access-date=8 October 2018}} Chandrasiri's film ''Agnidahaya'' won seven golden awards and four silver awards at the Signis International Film Festival 2003.{{cite web | url=http://www.island.lk/2003/12/31/news24.html | title=Seven golds for 'Agnidahaya'| publisher=The Island | access-date=8 October 2018}} His two teledramas ''Dandubasnamanaya'' and ''Akala Sandhya'' are rated as two of Seven Iconic Teledramas In Sri Lanka's Television History.{{cite web | url=https://roar.media/english/life/history/seven-iconic-teledramas-in-sri-lankas-television-history/ | title=Seven Iconic Teledramas In Sri Lanka's Television History | publisher=Roar | access-date=8 October 2018}} ==Career== Chandrasiri started his acting career in 1978 under the guidance of German dramatist Dr. Norbet J. Mayer.{{cite web | url=https://dubaifilmfest.com/en/cast/29393/jayantha_chandrasiri.html | title=Jayantha Chandrasiri bio | publisher=Dubai International Film Festival | access-date=8 October 2018}} He completed extensive study on theater by earning scholarships to Norway, Sweden, Germany and the USA.{{cite web | url=https://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2002/12/15/mag08.html | title=Agnidahaya - the unquenchable thirst for humanity | publisher=Sunday Observer | access-date=8 October 2018}} In 1979 he worked as the playwright for the play ''Saraswathi''.{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/050102/tv/6.html |title=Jayantha's 'Guerilla Marketing' ready for release |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=3 December 2019}} Armed with the knowledge gained through these scholarships, he returned home and began directing with stage drama ''Ath'', which led to State Drama Award winners ''Mora'' and ''Oththukaraya''. In 2016 he resigned from the post of executive editor of the Divaina newspaper due to political disputes.{{cite web | url=https://srilankamirror.com/news/news-in-brief/822-next-divaina-editor-from-mathugama | title=Next 'Divaina' editor from Mathugama | publisher=Sri Lanka Mirror| access-date=8 October 2018}} He has acted in two films, ''Sagarayak Meda'' and ''Maatha''. His maiden stage drama direction came through ''Hankithi Daha Thuna''.{{cite web | url=http://rangahala.lk/hankithi-13/ | title=Hankithi 13 | publisher=Rangahala | access-date=8 October 2018}} His maiden television drama direction came through super hit ''[Weda Hamine](/source/Weda_Hamine)''. His maiden cinematic direction was ''Agnidahaya''.{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/010909/tv.html |title=Chandrasiri has touch of success |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=27 November 2019}} ==Filmography== His first film direction came through ''Agnidahaya'' in 2002. His most notable films include ''Guerrilla Marketing'' and ''Samanala Sandhawaniya''.{{cite web | url=https://fragmenteyes.blogspot.com/2017/02/jayantha-chandrasiri-and-unveiling-of.html | title=Jayantha Chandrasiri and the unveiling of the political | publisher=Daily Mirror fragments | access-date=8 October 2018}}{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2013/02/11/fea23.asp | title=Chandrasiri's next coming soon | work=Daily News | access-date=8 October 2018}} {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Film !! Ref. |- | 2002 || ''[Agnidahaya](/source/Agnidahaya)'' || {{cite web | url=https://www.sundaytimes.lk/020519/tv.html| title='Agni Dahaya' another Chandrasiri contribution | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=8 October 2018}} |- | 2005 || ''[Guerilla Marketing](/source/Guerilla_Marketing)'' || {{cite web | url=https://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2005/05/15/mag03.html | title=Going to Extremes | publisher=Sunday Observer| access-date=8 October 2018}} |- | 2013 || ''[Samanala Sandhawaniya](/source/Samanala_Sandhawaniya)'' || {{cite web | url=http://magazine.lankahelp.com/2013/09/16/samanala-sandhawaniya-a-film-by-jayantha-chandrasiri/ | title="Samanala Sandhawaniya" – A film by Jayantha Chandrasiri | publisher=Lanka Help | access-date=8 October 2018 | archive-date=8 October 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008214224/http://magazine.lankahelp.com/2013/09/16/samanala-sandhawaniya-a-film-by-jayantha-chandrasiri/ | url-status=dead }} |- | 2015 || ''[Maharaja Gemunu](/source/Maharaja_Gemunu)'' || {{cite web | url=https://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2015/01/25/mon30.asp | title=Extraordinary cinematic experience | publisher=Sunday Observer | access-date=8 October 2018}} |- | 2018 || ''[Gharasarapa](/source/Gharasarapa)'' || {{cite web | url=http://archives1.sundayobserver.lk/2018/07/08/art/gharasarapa-lurking-serpent-series-acting-gems | title=Gharasarapa (The lurking Serpent): A series of acting gems | publisher=Sunday Observer | access-date=8 October 2018}} |- | 2023 || ''[Midunu Vishwaya](/source/Midunu_Vishwaya)'' || {{cite web | url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/films-local/2020/03/19/17489/මිදුණු-විශ්වය-පුදන්නේ-මගේ-ගුරුවරුන්ටයි-සරසවියටයි | title=The frozen universe is bestowed on my teachers and the university | publisher=Sarasaviya | access-date=25 March 2020}} |- | 2025 || ''[Devi Kusumasana](/source/Devi_Kusumasana)'' || |- | TBD || ''Samaharu Saha Samagama'' || {{cite web | url=https://sarasaviya.lk/ජයන්ත-චන්ද්රීසිරි-සමහර/ | title=ජයන්ත චන්ද්‍රීසිරි ‘සමහරු සහ සමාගම’ අරඹයි | publisher=Sarasaviya | access-date=25 March 2020}} |} ==Television== His first television serial is ''[Weda Hamine](/source/Weda_Hamine)'',{{cite web | url=http://microsola.com/torana/tele-drama/wedahamine-detail | title=Wedahamine | publisher=Torana Video | access-date=8 October 2018}} which later became a cult classic in Sri Lankan television drama history.{{cite web | url=https://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2009/07/12/mag10.asp | title=Teledrama her first love| publisher=Sunday Observer | access-date=8 October 2018}} His most notable television direction came through ''Dandubasnamanaya''. His television serial, ''Akala Sandya'' is credited as the first ever Sri Lankan teledrama to depict the concept of time travel.{{cite web | url=https://fragmenteyes.blogspot.com/2018/06/jayantha-chandrasiri-and-intersection.html | title=Jayantha Chandrasiri and the intersection of magic and reality | publisher=Daily Mirror fragments | access-date=8 October 2018}} * ''Akala Sandya''{{cite web | url=http://paradisaya.tripod.com/teledrama/akalasandya.html | title=Akala Sandya | publisher=Paradisaya | access-date=8 October 2018}} * ''Dandubasnamanaya''{{cite web | url=http://paradisaya.tripod.com/teledrama/dandubasna.html | title=Dandubasna Manaya | publisher=Paradisaya | access-date=8 October 2018}} * ''Hathara Denek Senpathiyo''{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2007/06/20/fea11.asp | title=Wisdom travels from past to present | publisher=Sunday Observer | access-date=8 October 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070624/TV/tv_8.html |title='Sathara Denek Senpathiyo' a fact and a fiction from Jayantha |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=11 December 2019}} * ''Nannaththara'' {{Cite web |title=My screenwriting role is a challenge to my directorial role: Veteran director Jayantha Chandrasiri is returning to the telemedia with 'Nannattara' |url=https://www.sarasaviya.lk/news-features/2022/09/22/23953/මා-නමැති-තිරරචකයා-මා-නමැති-අධ්%E2%80%8Dයක්ෂවරයාට-අභියෝගයක් |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=සරසවිය}} * ''Rajina''{{cite web | url=http://wideangle.lk/jayantha%20chandrasiri.html | title=Concept Development Lecturer - Jayantha Chandrasiri | publisher=Wide Angle | access-date=8 October 2018}} * ''[Weda Hamine](/source/Weda_Hamine)''{{cite web | url=http://paradisaya.tripod.com/teledrama/wedahamine.html | title=Weda Hamine | publisher=paradisaya | access-date=15 August 2019}} * ''Wes Muhuna'' ==Accolades== *[Sumathi Best Teledrama Director Award](/source/Sumathi_Best_Teledrama_Director_Award) 1995 - ''Dandubasnamanaya''{{cite web|title=Sumathi Award winners in each year|url=http://sumathiawards.lk/sumathi-awards-winners.php|website=www.sumathiawards.lk}} *[SIGNIS Salutation Award for Best Director](/source/SIGNIS_Awards_(Sri_Lanka)) 2003 - ''Agnidahaya''.{{cite web|title=Today's Top Stories year|url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2003/12/31/index.html |website=Daily News}} *Presidential Award for Best Director 2003 - ''Agnidahaya''{{cite web|title=Presidential Film Awards |url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2005/09/10/main.htm |website=Daily News}} *[Sumathi Best Teledrama Series Award](/source/Sumathi_Best_Teledrama_Series_Award) 2009 - ''Hathara Denek Senpathiyo''{{cite web|title=Senpathiyo bags Sumathi award|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/091115/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_07.html|publisher=The Sunday Times}} *[Sumathi Best Teledrama Director Award](/source/Sumathi_Best_Teledrama_Director_Award) 2009 - ''Hathara Denek Senpathiyo''{{cite web|title=Bringing the best of the tele scene|url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2009/10/28/art19.asp|work=Daily News}} ==References== {{reflist|30em}} ==External links== *[http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Orpheus-and-Eurydice-in-Sri-Lanka-151922.html Orpheus and Eurydice in Sri Lanka] *[http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2018/08/16/?fn=sa18081624 කළු කුමාරයා උද්දච්ඡ පුරුෂ රත්නයක්] *[http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070930/TV/tv-times00004.html Return of the warriors] {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Chandrasiri, Jayantha}} Category:Sri Lankan male film actors Category:1937 births Category:Sri Lankan film directors Category:Living people --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jayantha Chandrasiri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayantha_Chandrasiri) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayantha_Chandrasiri?action=history)). 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