Priyantha Colombage, 1979
Writers · January 1, 1979
Priyantha Colombage
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Priyantha Colombage is 47 years old, born January 1, 1979 · Capricorn.
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About
Priyantha Colombage directed Sinhala cinema's breakthrough international moment with his 1998 debut Dehena, which won Sri Lanka's record haul of awards and screened at Tokyo International Film Festival. Born in 1966, the Sri Lankan filmmaker followed up with Vimukthi, unanimously chosen by local critics to represent the country across Kerala, Milwelly, and Cairo festivals. A Capricorn [birth fact], Colombage balanced screenwriting and directing across his career.
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Biography
Priyantha Colombage's directorial debut Dehena (Trance) in 1998 became a watershed moment for Sri Lankan cinema, winning the highest number of awards the country had yet achieved and earning selection for the Tokyo International Film Festival. His follow-up, Vimukthi (Salvation), achieved near-unanimous critical backing from local film critics, who selected it to represent Sri Lanka at the Kerala, Milwelly, and Cairo International Film Festivals. As a screenwriter and director working primarily in Sinhala cinema, Colombage occupied a dual creative role in an industry with limited international visibility. Born in 1966, Colombage carries the Capricorn zodiac sign, often associated with disciplined craftsmanship [birth fact]—a trait evident in his festival-circuit strategy and critical reception across multiple festivals. His work established a template for Sri Lankan cinema's international ambitions during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Trivia
- Dehena won Sri Lanka's record number of awards at the time and represented the country at Tokyo International Film Festival.
- Vimukthi received unanimous backing from local film critics for festival representation across Kerala, Milwelly, and Cairo.
- Colombage worked as both screenwriter and director, straddling two creative disciplines in Sinhala cinema.
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Numerology
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The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Priyantha Colombage tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Priyantha Colombage?
- Priyantha Colombage is 47 years old (born January 1, 1979).
- When is Priyantha Colombage's birthday?
- Priyantha Colombage was born on January 1, 1979.
- What is Priyantha Colombage's zodiac sign?
- Priyantha Colombage is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1979.
- What is Priyantha Colombage's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Priyantha Colombage was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- What does Priyantha Colombage do?
- Priyantha Colombage is a writer.
- Is Priyantha Colombage still alive?
- Yes — Priyantha Colombage is alive and 47 years old.
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