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He sat for General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level in 1963. After passing senior examination, he was selected to Vidyodaya Pirivena (currently known as [[University of Sri Jayewardenepura]]) for higher studies. In 1971, he obtained a Sinhala honours degree with a first class.<ref name= academic>{{cite web | url=https://www.sjp.ac.lk/academic/senior-professor-sunil-ariyaratne/ | title=Senior Professor Sunil Ariyaratne | publisher=University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka | accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref>
He sat for General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level in 1963. After passing senior examination, he was selected to Vidyodaya Pirivena (currently known as [[University of Sri Jayewardenepura]]) for higher studies. In 1971, he obtained a Sinhala honours degree with a first class.<ref name= academic>{{cite web | url=https://www.sjp.ac.lk/academic/senior-professor-sunil-ariyaratne/ | title=Senior Professor Sunil Ariyaratne | publisher=University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka | accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref>


He worked as a temporary lecturer at University of Kelaniya in 1972. Then he served as a Part time lecturer at The Department of Aesthetics studies at Kelaniya university from 1975 to 1976. He moved to [[University of Jaffna]] as a Lecturer of Sinhala in 1976 and worked as a lecturer for three years.<ref name= sunil /> Then he returned back to Kelaniya as a permanent Assistant lecturer. In 1985, Ariyaratne joined the academic staff at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura where he was promoted as an Assistant Professor and became a professor in 1994. In 1989 he traveled to Madras to study Tamil. In 2000, he was promoted as a Senior Professor of Sinhala Language and Mass Media in the Communication Faculty, becoming the youngest to achieve the feat in Sri Lanka university system.<ref name= academic />
He worked as a temporary lecturer at University of Kelaniya in 1972. Then he served as a Part time lecturer at The Department of Aesthetics studies at Kelaniya university from 1975 to 1976. He moved to [[University of Jaffna]] as a Lecturer of Sinhala in 1976 and worked as a lecturer for three years.<ref name= sunil /> Then he returned back to Kelaniya as a permanent Assistant lecturer. In 1985, Ariyaratne joined the academic staff at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura where he was promoted as an Assistant Professor and became a professor in 1994. In 1989 he traveled to Madras to study Tamil. In 2000, he was promoted as a Senior Professor of Sinhala Language and Mass Media in the Communication Faculty, becoming the youngest to achieve the feat in Sri Lanka university system.<ref name= academic /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2013/09/29/mon05.asp | title=Ascent to artistic and cultural excellence | publisher=Daily Observer | accessdate=22 February 2020}}</ref>


In 2011, he was awarded Doctorate in Literature. In 2015, he was honored with second Doctorate in Literature in recognition of his contributions in the field of literature and the arts.<ref>{{cite web|title=D.Litt. for Professor Sunil Ariyaratne|url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2013/07/10/fea30.asp}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Second Doctorate for Sinhala Literary Lion Prof Sunil Ariyaratne|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130714/education/second-doctorate-for-sinhala-literary-lion-prof-sunil-ariyaratne-52646.html}}</ref>
In 2011, he was awarded Doctorate in Literature from Kelaniya University. In 2015, he was honored with second Doctorate in Literature in recognition of his contributions in the field of literature and the arts.<ref>{{cite web|title=D.Litt. for Professor Sunil Ariyaratne|url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2013/07/10/fea30.asp}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Second Doctorate for Sinhala Literary Lion Prof Sunil Ariyaratne|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130714/education/second-doctorate-for-sinhala-literary-lion-prof-sunil-ariyaratne-52646.html}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
At the age of 11, he wrote a school play named ''Amal Biso''. Then, in 1961 at the age of 16, Ariyaratne published a collection of short stories called ''Ähinsakayo''.<ref name= sunil /> Then in 1963, he wrote a poetry collection called ''Api Okkoma'', historical novel ''Alakeshwara'' in 1964 and a poetic tale ''Siyothunta Rekawal'' in 1965. He produced the play ''Deyyo'' which was written by his elder brother Thilakaratne Kuruwita Bandara.<ref name= academic />
At the age of 11, he wrote a school play named ''Amal Biso''. Then, in 1961 at the age of 16, Ariyaratne published a collection of short stories called ''Ähinsakayo''.<ref name= sunil /> Then in 1963, he wrote a poetry collection called ''Api Okkoma'', historical novel ''Alakeshwara'' in 1964 and a poetic tale ''Siyothunta Rekawal'' in 1965. He produced the play ''Deyyo'' which was written by his elder brother Thilakaratne Kuruwita Bandara.<ref name= academic />


While as an undergraduate at Vidyodaya, Ariyaratne polished his ability where he wrote a novel ''Jeewithaya Geethayak Wewa'' in 1969. After graduating in 1971, he published a poetry book, ''Dolosmahe Pahana'' along with closest friends Buddadasa Galappaththi and [[Jayalath Manoratne]]. He wrote several lyrics such as ''Pahan Kanda'' (1983), ''Yathra'' (1984), ''Pembara lanka'' (1990), ''Madhu Badun'' (1994), ''Adaheraya'' (2004) and ''Shwetha Rathriya'' (2012).<ref name= academic /> He is an accomplished lyricist who wrote several songs for popular artists such as [[Nanda Malini]], [[W.D. Amaradeva]] and [[Victor Rathnayake]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://fragmenteyes.blogspot.com/2016/02/reflections-on-lyrics-of-sunil.html | title=Reflections on the lyrics of Sunil Ariyaratne | publisher=Fragment Eyes | accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref> Some popular lyrics made by Ariyaratne include: ''Me guru pare'', ''Podiduwage sina welai'', ''Buddhanu Bhawena'', ''Oba themei kiya bayyai'', ''Api ethata ethata pa nagala'', ''Viyo ge gayana'', ''Yalu bala sande'' and ''Ane kurulu kooduwata gahanna ape''.<ref name= ari />
While as an undergraduate at Vidyodaya, Ariyaratne polished his ability where he wrote a novel ''Jeewithaya Geethayak Wewa'' in 1969. After graduating in 1971, he published a poetry book, ''Dolosmahe Pahana'' along with closest friends Buddadasa Galappaththi and [[Jayalath Manoratne]]. He wrote several lyrics such as ''Pahan Kanda'' (1983), ''Yathra'' (1984), ''Pembara lanka'' (1990), ''Madhu Badun'' (1994), ''Adaheraya'' (2004) and ''Shwetha Rathriya'' (2012).<ref name= academic /> He is an accomplished lyricist who wrote several songs for popular artists such as [[Nanda Malini]], [[W.D. Amaradeva]] and [[Victor Rathnayake]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://fragmenteyes.blogspot.com/2016/02/reflections-on-lyrics-of-sunil.html | title=Reflections on the lyrics of Sunil Ariyaratne | publisher=Fragment Eyes | accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref> Some popular lyrics made by Ariyaratne include: ''Me guru pare'', ''Podiduwage sina welai'', ''Buddhanu Bhawena'', ''Oba themei kiya bayyai'', ''Api ethata ethata pa nagala'', ''Viyo ge gayana'', ''Yalu bala sande'' and ''Ane kurulu kooduwata gahanna ape''.<ref name= ari /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Sunil-Ariyaratne-and-Nanda-Malini-Away-from-a-musical-sensibility-137860.html | title=Sunil Ariyaratne and Nanda Malini: Away from a musical sensibility | publisher=Daily Mirror | accessdate=22 February 2020}}</ref>


In 1976, Ariyaratne excelled his career towards cinema direction by producing first short film ''Dushkara Kriya''. His maiden cinema direction came through 1978 film ''Anupama''.<ref name= academic /> With the help of Ranjith Palansuriya, Ariyaratne produced two blockbuster films, ''Sarungale'' (1979) and ''Siribo Aiya'' (1980).<ref name= sunil /> As an author, he won a State literary award for the book on Baila and Kapirigngna. In 1985, he wrote several research papers and publications on “Gramophone Era”, “Kerol Pasam Kantharu”, “Mahinda Prabanda”, “Manawasinghe Geetha Prabanda”, “Purana Sinhala Nadagam”, “Gandarwa Apadana”, “Sinhala Chithrapati Geethawali”. In 1991, he wrote book ''Demala Sahithya Ithihasaya'' and then translated Tamil folktales ''Ramayanaya '' in 1994.<ref name= ari />
In 1976, Ariyaratne excelled his career towards cinema direction by producing first short film ''Dushkara Kriya''. His maiden cinema direction came through 1978 film ''Anupama''.<ref name= academic /> With the help of Ranjith Palansuriya, Ariyaratne produced two blockbuster films, ''Sarungale'' (1979) and ''Siribo Aiya'' (1980).<ref name= sunil /> As an author, he won a State literary award for the book on Baila and Kapirigngna. In 1985, he wrote several research papers and publications on “Gramophone Era”, “Kerol Pasam Kantharu”, “Mahinda Prabanda”, “Manawasinghe Geetha Prabanda”, “Purana Sinhala Nadagam”, “Gandarwa Apadana”, “Sinhala Chithrapati Geethawali”. In 1991, he wrote book ''Demala Sahithya Ithihasaya'' and then translated Tamil folktales ''Ramayanaya '' in 1994.<ref name= ari /> He also translated the Garcia Lorca’s play ''Yerma'' along with [[Ediriweera Sarachchandra]].<ref name= sunilar>{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2008/10/01/art07.asp | title=Sunil Ariyaratne’s multi-faceted world | publisher=Daily News | accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref>

In 2008, he released a volume ''Visithuruya Re Ahasa'' which contained all his lyrics written for films, teleplays, social events such as the Tsunami devastation, light songs for radio, cassettes and CDs. He directed the film ''Uppalavanna'' in 2008 which was based on a reinterpreted Buddhist story similar to a Theri gatha story.<ref name= sunilar /> The film was a blockbuster of that year and won several awards at local film festivals. In 2012, he directed the film ''Kusa Pabha'' based on the 523rd story "Kusa Jataka" in the Jataka story series.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2012/01/23/fea20.asp | title=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2012/01/23/fea20.asp | publisher=Daily News | accessdate=5 March 2017}}</ref> The film won 12 awards at 2013 Derana Lux Film Festival including popular actor, actress, movie, music direction, and singer.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://sithma.com/gossip_sri_lanka/show.php?id=7058 | title=Pooja & Roshan:'most popular'actors at Derana film awards | publisher=Sithma.com | accessdate=5 March 2017}}</ref>


In 2018, Ariyarante directed a historical story of ''Bimba Devi Alias Yashodara''. It was screened on April 26th, at 85 cinema halls becoming the biggest number of the simultaneous screening in Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dailynews.lk/2018/04/24/tc/149015/lotus-revolution | title=Lotus revolution | publisher=Daily News | accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref> The film received mostly positive reviews from the critics.<ref name= ari />
In 2018, Ariyarante directed a historical story of ''Bimba Devi Alias Yashodara''. It was screened on April 26th, at 85 cinema halls becoming the biggest number of the simultaneous screening in Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dailynews.lk/2018/04/24/tc/149015/lotus-revolution | title=Lotus revolution | publisher=Daily News | accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref> The film received mostly positive reviews from the critics.<ref name= ari />
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Sunil Ariyaratne
සුනිල් ආරියරත්න
Born
Sunil Ariyaratne Kuruwita Bandara

(1949-07-28) 28 July 1949 (age 75)
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationSt. John's College, Nugegoda
Alma materD.Litt. University of Sri Jayewardenepura
OccupationSenior Professor
RelativesThilakaratne Kuruwita Bandara (elder brother)
AwardsWishwa Prasadini Award
Vidyodaya Vibhushana Honorary name
Sahithya Kala Shiromani Honorary award
Kamban Award

Vidyodaya Vibhushana Sahithya Kala Shiromani Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne Kuruwita Bandara (born 1949 as සුනිල් ආරියරත්න), popularly as Sunil Ariyaratne, is a Sri Lankan scholar, film director, author, poet and a lyricist.[1][2] One of the most popular filmmakers and lyricists in Sri Lankan cinema, Ariyaratne has won six Sarasaviya awards, four Presidential awards from the year 1981 as a film lyricist and then won three awards as a teledrama lyricists.[3]

Personal life

He was born on 28 July 1949 in Nugegoda. He completed education from St. John's College, Nugegoda. He has three brothers and two sisters. His brothers, Nimal Kuruwita Bandara is a lawyer and Thilakaratne Kuruwita Bandara is a journalist and editor.[4]

He sat for General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level in 1963. After passing senior examination, he was selected to Vidyodaya Pirivena (currently known as University of Sri Jayewardenepura) for higher studies. In 1971, he obtained a Sinhala honours degree with a first class.[5]

He worked as a temporary lecturer at University of Kelaniya in 1972. Then he served as a Part time lecturer at The Department of Aesthetics studies at Kelaniya university from 1975 to 1976. He moved to University of Jaffna as a Lecturer of Sinhala in 1976 and worked as a lecturer for three years.[4] Then he returned back to Kelaniya as a permanent Assistant lecturer. In 1985, Ariyaratne joined the academic staff at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura where he was promoted as an Assistant Professor and became a professor in 1994. In 1989 he traveled to Madras to study Tamil. In 2000, he was promoted as a Senior Professor of Sinhala Language and Mass Media in the Communication Faculty, becoming the youngest to achieve the feat in Sri Lanka university system.[5][6]

In 2011, he was awarded Doctorate in Literature from Kelaniya University. In 2015, he was honored with second Doctorate in Literature in recognition of his contributions in the field of literature and the arts.[7][8]

Career

At the age of 11, he wrote a school play named Amal Biso. Then, in 1961 at the age of 16, Ariyaratne published a collection of short stories called Ähinsakayo.[4] Then in 1963, he wrote a poetry collection called Api Okkoma, historical novel Alakeshwara in 1964 and a poetic tale Siyothunta Rekawal in 1965. He produced the play Deyyo which was written by his elder brother Thilakaratne Kuruwita Bandara.[5]

While as an undergraduate at Vidyodaya, Ariyaratne polished his ability where he wrote a novel Jeewithaya Geethayak Wewa in 1969. After graduating in 1971, he published a poetry book, Dolosmahe Pahana along with closest friends Buddadasa Galappaththi and Jayalath Manoratne. He wrote several lyrics such as Pahan Kanda (1983), Yathra (1984), Pembara lanka (1990), Madhu Badun (1994), Adaheraya (2004) and Shwetha Rathriya (2012).[5] He is an accomplished lyricist who wrote several songs for popular artists such as Nanda Malini, W.D. Amaradeva and Victor Rathnayake.[9] Some popular lyrics made by Ariyaratne include: Me guru pare, Podiduwage sina welai, Buddhanu Bhawena, Oba themei kiya bayyai, Api ethata ethata pa nagala, Viyo ge gayana, Yalu bala sande and Ane kurulu kooduwata gahanna ape.[3][10]

In 1976, Ariyaratne excelled his career towards cinema direction by producing first short film Dushkara Kriya. His maiden cinema direction came through 1978 film Anupama.[5] With the help of Ranjith Palansuriya, Ariyaratne produced two blockbuster films, Sarungale (1979) and Siribo Aiya (1980).[4] As an author, he won a State literary award for the book on Baila and Kapirigngna. In 1985, he wrote several research papers and publications on “Gramophone Era”, “Kerol Pasam Kantharu”, “Mahinda Prabanda”, “Manawasinghe Geetha Prabanda”, “Purana Sinhala Nadagam”, “Gandarwa Apadana”, “Sinhala Chithrapati Geethawali”. In 1991, he wrote book Demala Sahithya Ithihasaya and then translated Tamil folktales Ramayanaya in 1994.[3] He also translated the Garcia Lorca’s play Yerma along with Ediriweera Sarachchandra.[11]

In 2008, he released a volume Visithuruya Re Ahasa which contained all his lyrics written for films, teleplays, social events such as the Tsunami devastation, light songs for radio, cassettes and CDs. He directed the film Uppalavanna in 2008 which was based on a reinterpreted Buddhist story similar to a Theri gatha story.[11] The film was a blockbuster of that year and won several awards at local film festivals. In 2012, he directed the film Kusa Pabha based on the 523rd story "Kusa Jataka" in the Jataka story series.[12] The film won 12 awards at 2013 Derana Lux Film Festival including popular actor, actress, movie, music direction, and singer.[13]

In 2018, Ariyarante directed a historical story of Bimba Devi Alias Yashodara. It was screened on April 26th, at 85 cinema halls becoming the biggest number of the simultaneous screening in Sri Lanka.[14] The film received mostly positive reviews from the critics.[3]

In 2019, he directed the blockbuster film Vijayaba Kollaya which was released on 1 August in 80 cinema halls across the island. The film was an adaptation of W.A. Silva’s novel of the same name.[15][16]

Filmography

As director

Year Film Other roles Ref.
1978 Anupama
1979 Sarungale
1979 Podi Mali
1980 Siribo Ayya
1980 Kinduru Kumari
1981 Kolamkarayo
1981 Bamba Ketu Hati Lyricist
1981 Sathara Pera Nimithi Lyricist
1981 Vajira
1982 Bambara Geethaya
1982 Jeewithayen Jeewithayak Lyricist
1982 Kele Mal Lyricist
1983 Muhudu Lihini
1985 Mihidum Salu
1990 Christhu Charithaya Screenwriter
1994 Ahas Maliga
2002 Sudu Sewaneli Producer, Screenwriter, Lyricist
2007 Uppalavanna Screenwriter
2012 Kusa Pabha Lyricist
2016 Paththini Screenwriter, Lyricist
2017 Ali Kathawa Screenwriter, Lyricist
2018 Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara Screenwriter
2019 Vijayaba Kollaya

References

  1. ^ "Sunil Ariyaratne films". IMDb. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Sunil Ariyaratne". British Film Institute. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "Poet in him". Daily News. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d [hhttp://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=88261 "Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne ascent to artistic and cultural excellence"]. The Island. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Senior Professor Sunil Ariyaratne". University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Ascent to artistic and cultural excellence". Daily Observer. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  7. ^ "D.Litt. for Professor Sunil Ariyaratne".
  8. ^ "Second Doctorate for Sinhala Literary Lion Prof Sunil Ariyaratne".
  9. ^ "Reflections on the lyrics of Sunil Ariyaratne". Fragment Eyes. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  10. ^ "Sunil Ariyaratne and Nanda Malini: Away from a musical sensibility". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Sunil Ariyaratne's multi-faceted world". Daily News. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  12. ^ "http://archives.dailynews.lk/2012/01/23/fea20.asp". Daily News. Retrieved 5 March 2017. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  13. ^ "Pooja & Roshan:'most popular'actors at Derana film awards". Sithma.com. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Lotus revolution". Daily News. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  15. ^ "Sunil Ariyaratne brings W.A. Silva's 'Vijayaba Kollaya' to screen". Daily FT. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  16. ^ "Taken hostage". Daily News. Retrieved 1 March 2020.

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