Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne has returned to silver screen with his his 22nd film ‘Bimbhadevi’ aka ‘Yashodhara’. The movie based on the story of ‘Yashodhara’, the beloved wife of prince Siddhartha.
The title roles are played by two Indian stars. Pallavi Subash who is famed for Dharma in ‘Chakrawarthi Ashoka’ tele series and Rukmini in the mythological series 'Mahabharat' plays the titular role. A. Chowdhury who had won accolades for his acting and modelling in the Indian cinema arena plays the character of Siddhartha.
The other roles are played by Dineth De Silva (Devdath) Sangeetha Thedani (Mahamaya) Ajith Weerasinghe (Suddhodana) Udari Perera (Nanda) Heshan Manula (Nanda) Shammu Kasun (Channa) Kamal Deshapriya (Supprabuddha) Thumindu Dodanthenna (Kavvyakkaraya) Ruvi Lakmali (Radhitha) Wilson Gunaratne (Asitha) Anesta Gray (Uththara) and Nethsuka Muluthenrala (Rahula).
‘Yashodhara’ movie is based on ‘Yashodharawa’ written by Ven. Ganegama Saranankara thera. The movie is produced H. D. Premasiri.