Veteran film producer Dr. Buddhi Keerthisena passes away
October 17, 2023 01:56 pm
Veteran film producer Deshabandu Dr. Buddhi Keerthisena has passed away this morning, according to family sources.
The co-founder of Buddhi Batiks was aged 83 at the time of passing.
His remains will lie in state at his residence on Lake Drive, Colombo 08 from Wednesday (18) to 09.00 a.m. on Thursday (19), and thereafter at Buddhi Batiks workshop in Koswadiya, Mahawewa until 03.00 p.m. on Saturday (21).
Final rites will be carried out at 4.00 p.m. on Saturday at Koswadiya Cemetery, the family sources said.
Dr. Keerthisena is survived by his wife Margaret Ranasiri Keerthisena and his children Darshi Keerthisena and renowned filmmaker Boodee Keerthisena.
