Chitrasena

Chitrasena (born Amaratunga Arachige Maurice Dias) (26 January 1921 – 18 July 2005) was a pioneering dancer from Sri Lanka, internationally known for his work in establishing a modern Sri Lankan tradition of dance and popularising traditional Sri Lankan dance forms worldwide.

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Alias (AKA)Amaratunga Arachige Maurice Dias
Birth dateJanuary 26, 1921
Birth nameAmaratunga Arachige Maurice Dias
Birth place
Sri Lanka , Kelaniya
Date of deathJuly 18, 2005
Place of death
Sri Lanka , Colombo

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