SUMINDA WEERASINGHE
The 7th death anniversary of veteran cinematographer Suminda Weerasinghe falls on June 18. Suminda who was born on January 29, 1951 bagged his first award with his maiden film ‘Arunata Pera’ in 1984. He worked as cinematographer in several noteworthy films like Sisila Gini Ganee, Sura Bidena, Maruthaya, Ayoma, Sihina Deshayen, Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli, Pawuru Walalu, Kinihiriya Mal, Alimankada, Bindu, Nisala Gira, Anthima Reya and his last film Siri Daladagamanaya. He won the best cinematography awards for Arunata Pera, Sihina Deshayen, Dehena and Pawuru Walalu. He passed away on June 18 in 2012.