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Vasantha Obeysekera was born on 29 December, 1937 in Mathugama, Sri Lanka, is an A sri lankan film director. Discover Vasantha Obeysekera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

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Occupation Film Director
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 29 December, 1937
Birthday 29 December
Birthplace Mathugama, Sri Lanka
Date of death 8 April, 2017
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Nationality Sri Lanka

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1937

Vasantha Obeysekera (1937 – 2017), was a Sri Lankan film director and screenwriter.

1962

Kala Keerthi Vasantha Obeysekera who was regarded as one of the foremost film makers in the 70s decade graduated from the University of Ceylon in 1962.

1964

He served on the Editorial Staff of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited from 1964 to 1970.

In addition to his editorial work, Obeysekera wrote several short stories during this period.

1967

Obeysekera entered the film industry with Sath Samudura in 1967 which he co-wrote and worked on as assistant director; it was Sri Lanka's entry at the Moscow International Film Festival.

1970

In the 1970s Obeysekera wrote and directed Ves Gaththo ("Masked Men") (1970), Valmathuwo ("Lost Ones") (1976), Diyamanthi ("Diamond") (1977) and Palangetiyo ("Grasshoppers") (1979).

Palangetiyo won the Presidential Film Awards for Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Film.

1971

In 1971 he was awarded a certificate in Cinematography by the Comité de libération du cinéma français.

1983

1983's Dadayama ("The Hunt") also won the Presidential awards for Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Film.

It was a commercial success as well.

1989

Obeysekera made Kedapathaka Chaya ("Reflections on the Mirror") in 1989 after a five-year break.

1995

In the late-'90s, Obeysekera made Maruthaya ("The Storm") (1995), Dorakada Marawa ("Death at the Doorstep") (1998) and Theertha Yathra ("Pilgrimage") (1999).

These also secured several OCIC and Presidential Awards.

2000

Salelu Warama ("Web of Love"), Agni Warsha ("Rains of Fire"), Aganthukaya ("The Stranger"), and Sewwandhi were made in the 2000s.

He has directed 13 films across many dramatic genres.

2017

He died on 8 April 2017 in a private hospital in Colombo.

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