directors - Colombo Stock Exchange

The creative approach we adopted for this Report ‘brought to life’
the ancient legendary character Guttila… a major figure from the
realm of the Jataka stories of old. Our model, transformed via make
up and regalia, leant visual basis to our concept. The Jataka tale
of Guttila is narrated in all its glory in one of the most significant
works of Sri Lankan poetry - the Guttila Kavya written some
500 years ago. In this story, Guttila, the greatest veena player is
challenged by his ungrateful pupil to a contest at the Court. To the
surprise of everybody, Guttila performed the most marvellous feats
such as snapping off his veena strings till there was only one left,
and yet produced such wonderful music and won the great contest.
In our adaptation, we have presented the unbeatable Master Guttila
in the ultimate challenge; the challenge of competing with oneself.