7 October, 2018
Presenting the first copy of the book to veteran journalist and former Sarasaviya and Silumina editor Thilakaratne Kuruwita Bandara
Lankeeya Maha Nalu Parapure Avasan Supiri Tharuwa (The Last Superstar of Sri Lanka’s Generation of Actors), a book on the renowned actor-cum-film director, Sanath Gunathilake, authored by journalist Hemali Wijeratne was launched at the Annual Colombo International Book Fair recently.
The book is based on research by the writer, Hemali, for her Master’s in Social Science (Mass Communications). It includes details about the actor on his roles in the film industry, media and politics. There are also some insightful facts about Gunatilake’s personal life, a filmography of the films and characters he had acted, and a selected number of reviews on some of the roles he had played. The book is an Imashi Publication.