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Sirasa
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The
story of which revolves around three characters will be telecast
every Wednesday at 8.30 pm. Whilst the northeast war rages in the background, three people- Upatissa, Sumedha and Subhani happen to be fighting their own personal battle. Sumedha is an adopted child who falls in love with the daughter (Subhani) of his foster parents. When the parents came to know of the relationship, the couple had been forced to leave the house. Upatissa, wounded in the war, is back at home and Sumedha-who saved Upatissa's life in the war- turns to him for help. Sumedha is recalled for active duty and he leaves behind a pregnant Subhani in Upatissa's care. He is later reported missing in action. Upatissa, who initially resents the intrusion into his peaceful life, slowly begins to fall in love with Subhani and she reciprocates. Meanwhile Sumedha, who had been taken prisoner, returns. The problems that arise from Sumedha's return and how the three of them confront them are emotionally depicted in this moving tele-series. Sasanthi Jayasekara,
Danuka Bimal, Suminda Sirisena and Mahendra Perera are included
in the cast. The other new teledrama scheduled on Sirasa TV is "Wara Mal", which depicts the life of a simple school teacher who is thrust into the unknown world of politics is the other miniplay that will be telecast every Thursday at 8.30 pm. "Waramal"
stars Sriyantha Mendis, Semini Iddamalgoda, Sanjaya Leelaratne,
Susila Kottage, Ratnaveli Kakulawela and Hemasiri Liyanage. The central
figure here Jayangani is a teacher who on being awarded an international
Prize for the work she has carried out on the environment at school
level finds her life undergoing lot of change subsequently. The minister who comes to give away the award is Migara and in keeping with modern day politics, there is an underworld gang plotting to assassinate the Minister at the ceremony. However, the bullet intended for the Minister hits Jayanganie instead. She is hospitalised and the Minister feels concerned and responsible for what happened to Jayanganie. During the convalescence, a relationship develops between Jayanganie and Migara. Defying the family wishes, Jayanganie and Migara get married. After marriage, Jayanganie finds herself in a different situation where as the Minster's wife she is thrown into a world of politics and high society. She is also up against heavy opposition from Migara's family. Both the mother-in-law and Migara's sister start ill-treating Jayanganie because of her social background. 'Lawrence
of Arabia' at Russian Centre This film was
released in 1962 and directed by Sam Spiegel and David Lean. Peter
O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn and Omar Sharif star in this
movie. The nearly
four hour running time opens with T.E. Lawrence's tragic death in
a motorcycle crash in England in 1953 and then flashed back to 1916
in Cairo, when he was attached to the British General staff and
requested to be transferred to Arabia after being given his wish.
The familiar
story of Lawrence's exploits in the desert unfolds and it makes
a fascinating telling. The controversial nature of T.E. Lawrence,
a hero in every sense of the word; yet a rabble rouser and exhibitionist. Also the movie 'Swan Lake' will be re-screened at the Russian Centre by popular demand on October 5 at 5.30 p.m. For further details please call Chandi on 685429/685440. Late
night movies to 'Light up Colombo' This special
screening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Regal cinema in Colombo
is timed for 9.30 pm. The film released by Ceylon Theaters has tickets
priced at Rs. 80/-. Meanwhile late
show of "Rush Hour", the latest movie at Majestic cinema
will also be screened on Fridays and Saturdays. Other movies lined up to be released on CEL circuit are "Sathkampa" directed by Chandraratne Mapitigama, Jayantha Chandrasiri's "Agni Dahaya", Inoka Sathyangani's "Sulang Kirilli', Lester James Peiris' "Wekande Walawwa" and Ashoka Handagama's "Thani Thatuwen Piyabanna". 'Cine-Ru-Tharu-Th0rathuru' According to
a script two stars will handle this programme without an announcer
or coordinator. The maiden programme was conducted by veteran actor Gamini Fonseka and actress Malani Fonseka. Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne participated as the chief guest here. Kids
share limelight 'Arumosam Wehi'
The
film will represent Sri Lanka at 33rd Film Festival of India in
New Delhi scheduled to be held from October 1 to 10. Earlier Lester
James Peiris's 'Gamperaliya' was chosen the best film and Anoja
Weerasinghe selected the Best actress for her performance in "Maldeniye
Simiyon" at the same film festival. "Arumosam
Wehi" is considered to be the film with the highest number
of children being hired for the cast and solely dedicated to children
after "Handaya" by Titus Totawatte made 23 years ago.
Priyantha had
made two films earlier "Dehana" and "Vimukthi"
both screened under 'adults only' tag. The present film has a story
woven around a circus team that comes to a remote village a few
decades back and highlights the changes that had taken place in
the traditional lives of the people who for years have been living
there. The circus
puts up its tents in the playground used by the village children
when it finds itself without a proper place to perform. The film thus
depicts how the traditional village undergo changes with the entry
of the circus troupe into the daily life of the village. Around
the circus ground the villagers begin trade stalls thus causing
a change in the traditional lifestyle of being farmers. 'Arumosam Wehi'
focuses on the central figure "Bindu", played by Mahendra
Perera, the clown of the circus who is being ill-treated by the
Manager (W. Jayasiri). The manager is working hard to own the circus
team. He secretly
plans to get away from Bindu first to realise his goal before the
arrival of the owner. But Bindu who has a liking for the owner opposes
the manager's plot. "Arumosam
Wehi" ends on a happy note when the circus owner comes to realise
who the real thief was. Among the stellar
cast including W. Jayasiri, Mahendra Perera, Nuwangi Liyanage, Wasantha
Wittachchi are a host of child actors displaying their acting abilities.
Art director
is Athul Sulthanagoda, screen play is by Jayantha Kolambage, and
Suminda Weerasinghe handles the camera. Samantha Perera
as a first timer handles music direction while lyrics have been
written by Nilar M. Cassim for 'Arumosam Wehi'. The film is produced
under the sponsorship of National Film Corporation. The film is to be released in Film Corporation circuit from November. |
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