Father of SL Cinema Lester passes away

29 April 2018 09:40 pm

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.