Inan | عنان

Not woke, just sleepy.

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

Our culture has accepted 2 huge lies:

The first is that if you disagree with someone, you must hate them.

The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do.

Both are nonsense.

You don't have to compromise convictions to be compassionate :)

[gal౨ৎ @prtygal777]

The gentle warmth of the sun

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

We really need *some* bank to support Apple Pay.

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

@BuduMalli @Apple Only for Android though yeah?

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

iOS 26 look reminds me of Windows 7 for some reason

[Vathees Varunan @vathees]

When a Beach Became a Battleground for Filmmaking

On 23rd December 2023, We had an unexpected run-in with the “private beach” myth while working as the First Assistant Director on Director Asoka Handagama’s film Rani.

We had scouted a stunning stretch of sand near the Mount Lavinia Railway Station, right next to the Mount Lavinia Hotel. With official permits from the Coast Conservation Department (CCD) in hand, our crew arrived on that Sunday evening to set up for filming.

No sooner had we begun unloading equipment than the Mount Lavinia hotel’s security guards and manager confronted us. They claimed the beach was their “private property” and demanded that we pay the hotel for permission to shoot. The security chief handed me their PR Manager’s phone number, and when I called, she insisted, over and over, that we needed their approval and a payment, regardless of our CCD clearance.

Frustrated, I called the CCD Director directly, even though it was a Saturday evening. He answered, listened carefully to our situation and responded firmly: “No one can stop the shoot unless it’s the CCD. We have authority over all beaches in Sri Lanka, and I have already granted permission for Director Handagama’s film to be shot there.”

He asked me to hand the phone to the hotel’s security manager, but the man outright refused. At the same time, our line producer contacted the PR Manager, who continued to insist on both a permit and payment. Precious time was slipping away. Actors Swarna Mallawarachchi and Sanath Gunathilake were already on set, ready to perform, but as daylight faded into darkness, we still couldn’t roll the cameras. With no other option, Director Handagama decided we should withdraw and return the following week, this time with CCD officials present.

The next monday (26th), we met the CCD officials at their office to reschedule the shoot. They assured us they would personally oversee the filming to prevent further interference. Coincidentally, that day a Mount Lavinia Hotel representative walked in, seeking permits for a Christmas party, on the very same beach. The CCD officials firmly told him the hotel’s claims were illegal and warned that legal action would follow if they persisted.

A week later, on 29th December, we completed our scenes smoothly, without a single interruption. The incident served as a strong reminder that Sri Lanka’s beaches belong to the public, not to hotels, no matter how famous they are.

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

@MaheshaSamarat2 Cost of living is over the roof 😪

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

Life flew.

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

@dwaekki1311 In the remaining 60%, you’ll learn why Tolkein made LOTR so deep, enjoy 😌

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

Growing a little too old with these white hairs popping out “like Christmas bulbs” 💀

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

@annonym46198107 Your skills are above that pay grade :)

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

Why do some bidets have the power of a fire hose? 💀

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

@IAMtheMizukage 😂🤣

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

@annonym46198107 أستغفر الله.

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

iOS 18.1 emojis 👀❤️

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

This election is very interesting 😮‍💨

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

😂😂

[Sandford Police Commentary @Sandford_Police]

Someone has been stealing the wheels of police cars

We are working tirelessly to catch them

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

@aruni_t @ZamanX90 @Uber Same. This happened quite frequently and the amounts usually get charged at odd times of the night

[Inan | عنان @InanKhalid]

😂