Father of SL Cinema Lester passes away

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Internationally acclaimed film producer and director Dr. Lester James Peries passed away a short while ago.

He passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

He was born in 1919 and celebrated his 99th birthday on April 5. He was considered as the World’s most senior film producer and director.

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Comments - 17

Unchikun Sunday, 29 April 2018 10:28 PM

Good bye Sir. I still remember the movie "Gamperaliya" which I enjoyed when I was in high school. Sad to see you leave us. Thank you sir.

maj Sunday, 29 April 2018 10:33 PM

You have accomplished your share for which you were chosen on this world, Thank you - Good Bye Lester...!

Cleanman Sunday, 29 April 2018 10:59 PM

Rest in Peace ... Truly a legend in Sri Lanka cinema.

Jagath Leanage Sunday, 29 April 2018 11:35 PM

Most outstanding film director in Sri Lanka whom cannot be matched . May he attain Nibbana.

DHA Monday, 30 April 2018 12:30 AM

RIP sir.....

sss Monday, 30 April 2018 12:49 AM

celebartion of life

V.I.S.Jayapalan Monday, 30 April 2018 02:14 AM

Sad. Dr. Lester James Peries is one of my favorite film directors. He is one of the few great artists and the grate son of my Island. He will never die from our memories. He lives not only in his films, but also in the achievements of the young Sinhalese film directors who were influenced by his extra ordinary films based on Sinhalese life.. On behalf of Tamil film industry I pray for the eternal rest in peace for our grate master Dr. Lester James Peries - V,I,S,Jayapalan

Ash Monday, 30 April 2018 03:02 AM

May his soul RIP.

Leo Monday, 30 April 2018 03:57 AM

Good Bye Sir you will be remembered Sad. The scum continues to live without even a common cold and the worthy goes one by one ,May you attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana

Manel Monday, 30 April 2018 04:10 AM

He is one person who can never be forgotten. He was a whiff of fresh air to local cinema at a time when Sinhala cinema was just a carbon copy of South Indian movies. May you rest in peace.

Jude Monday, 30 April 2018 05:15 AM

RIP LJP!! Your legacy unparall !!!

manithan Monday, 30 April 2018 07:10 AM

RIP

Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 30 April 2018 07:33 AM

RIP sir. Thanks for all the entertainment and Master Pieces. We are blessed to have you as a Sri Lankan.

ANTON Monday, 30 April 2018 07:50 AM

AS I KNOW , HE WAS THE ONE WHO CHANGED SOUTH INDIAN CULTURE OF OUR CINEMA .......... OOOLU NELUM NERIYA RANGAALAA ......... REST IN PEACE SIR.

George Monday, 30 April 2018 10:09 AM

I remember the movie Jurassic park which you produced while Steven did the rest of the work.

Sammy Monday, 30 April 2018 11:01 AM

RIP to the most accomplished and venerated Sri Lankan film director and personality.

David Monday, 30 April 2018 11:55 AM

Comments here shows how much LJP was appreciated by people of this country. Will any politician get the same response from people.

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