TM Sangadasa no more

Ruwini Jayawardana

National Film Corporation (NFC) Consultant T M Sangadasa passed away Saturday after a brief illness. He was 69 at the time of death.

His remains will be at the Jayaratne Parlour, Borella, till 10 a.m. today and then it will be moved to NFC. The remains will be at the Art Gallery on September 21. The funeral procession will leave for the Borella Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Speaking to the Daily News NFC Chairman Kumar Abeysinghe said Sangadasa’s sudden demise had come as a shock.

“He was an integral part of the industry. Though he was not an artiste he had performed an irreparable role for Sri Lankan cinema and NFC. He was involved in many areas in the Corporation’s work and embodied a vast knowledge about the film industry. He was well-suited to be the liaison between artistes and the corporation because he understood the hearts and minds of the people,” Abeysinghe said adding that Sangadasa could be dubbed as the Dukganna Rala of the local film scene.

“He is indispensable and played his role effectively. I planned to carry out activities with him as the project coordinator. All the artistes are saddened by his death. We wish to pay the highest respects to him. I request all the artistes to take part in the funeral procession as a mark of respect for him,” he added.

Sangadasa was also the Chairman of the Kala Lanka Foundation.