The remains of renowned Sri Lankan film producer and director Dr. Lester James Peries are lying at his residence on Dr. Lester James Peiris Mawatha (Dickman’s Road), Colombo 5. Here, Dr. Peries’ wife Sumitra Peries, actress Iranganie Serasinghe and the public pay their last respects to the late filmamaker.
Pictures by Nissanka Wijeratne.