P. K. D. Seneviratne | |
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පී. කේ. ඩී. සෙනෙවිරත්න | |
Born | Pathirajawasam Kudahitige Don Seneviratne 17 May 1917 |
Died | 19 June 1970 Gampaha, Sri Lanka | (aged 53)
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Other names | PKD |
Education | Ellakkala Boys School Kumbaloluwa Boys School |
Occupation(s) | Poet, writer, scriptwriter, playwright, journalist |
Years active | 1937–1970 |
Awards | Best Screenplay |
Pathirajawasam Kudahitige Don Seneviratne (17 May 1917 – 19 July 1970 Sinhala: පී. කේ. ඩී. සෙනෙවිරත්න) was a prominent Sri Lankan poet, journalist and a scriptwriter in Sinhala cinema.[1] Considered as foremost independent screenwriter in Sri Lankan cinema, Seneviratne wrote several popular films such as Kurulu Bedda, Sikuru Tharuwa, Parasathu Mal and Ran Salu. He was a popular poet of the Colombo period.[2][3]