Myanmar, Sri Lanka: The King Dutthagamani born again in silver screen
Ashin Mettacara
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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Film Director Jayantha Chandrasiri and Myanmar Blogger monk Ashin Mettacara during the ceremony
Film Star Thumindu Dodanthenna and Ashin Mettacara
June 03, Anuradhapura: Following the unification of the country, Jayantha Chandrasiri, a well known film director in Sri Lanka has taken steps to make a new film on the biography of great king " Dutthagamani" ( Dutugemunu in Sihalese).
The initial religious ceremonies of the film was held last evening in front of the Ruwanwelisa Dagoba in Anuradhapura, one of the greatest creations by the King Dutthagamani in his life time. Myanmar Blogger monk Ashin Mettacara was also invited to bless the ceremony.
King Dutthagamani was a Sinhalese king who reigned from 161 BC to 137 BC.
The most significant event of this occasion was the congratulations made by the President Mahinda Rajapaksa through satellite to the director of the film and its actors.
Thumindu Dodanthenna, a new comer is to act as King Dutthagamani while Jackson Anthony plays the role of his rival, King Elara.
--Colombopage--
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