Coffee table book for Sumithra
A coffee-table-book on the life and works of pioneer female filmmaker of Sri Lanka Sumithra Peiris was launched on Wednesday. ‘Sumithra- Ada Siyawasaka Advitheeya Cinema Jeewitha Kathawa’ (Sumithra- Half a century of a great life story in cinema) written by renowned film critic Ajith Galappaththi will cover in depth analysis on the works of great [...]
Gospel songs from Lankika
A New CD ‘Adara Yesuni’ comprising sixteen original Gospel songs by Lankika Perera of Golden Chimes will be released on 30th September, her Birthday to commemorate 40 years in the field of music. This launching ceremony will be held at the Holy Emmanuel Parish Hall in Moratuwa at 10.00 am on Sunday. Most of the [...]
Sadhana brings ‘Rangana Regum’
Yesteryear singer Kalashoori Vasantha Sandhanayake’s grand-daughter Visaradha Sadhana Ranatunga has released her first compact disc ‘Rangana Regum’ recently. The collection include a number of evergreen hits like ‘Kalyani Ganga’, ‘Nokiyama Eada’, ‘Dhola Langa Guru Para Dige’ and ‘Mada Seetha Nalarella’ which were originally sung by her grand mother. She started as a young singer at [...]
‘Kammeliya’
Nuwan and Collin, a popular singing duo of trendy ‘Gemba’ fame has released their latest hit single ‘Kammeliya’ under ‘m entertainment’ label. ‘Kammeliya’ is their very first 3D animated video and its lyrics and music arrangements were done by Nuwan and Collin. Their ‘Gemba’ video has won two Derana Music Awards this year for ‘Best [...]
Alston featured on ‘WOMAN’S DAY’
It is not unusual for Australia’s highest selling women’s magazine to feature a full page on what is the ‘feel good chart success story of 2012’ as mentioned in the very popular WOMAN’S DAY magazine this week. The music industry warmly welcomed the return of Alston Koch, who helped break the barriers of music in 1976 [...]
Sri Lanka through the eye of a Poet
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau which deals with up market high end foreign visitors, released the first ever Poetry Brochure on Sri Lanka which consists of 55 verses depicting the history, past glory, Ethnic and religious harmony and diversity of attractions in the country. The Poet Yohanka Jayasuriya has given the Bureau exclusive rights for the [...]
Raaz 3 Black Magic in Bollywood
‘Raaz 3’, a Bollywood horror movie depicting an actress, a fading star who employs black magic to regain her popularity is now being screened at Liberty cinema, Colombo. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, and produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, the film is a sequel to Raaz – The Mystery Continues in 2009, which itself [...]
Nari Burathi goes to Battaramulla
Actor Sarath Kothalawala’s hilarious theatrical production ‘Nari Burahti’ will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. on Saturday 22 September at Janakala Kendraya, Baththaramulla. With a host of popular artist such as Kumara Thirimadura, Pubudu Chathuranga, Mihira Sirithilaka, Sarath Chandrasiri, Hemantha lriyagama, Chinthaka Peiris, Janaka Ranasinghe and Wajira Kodithuwakku, stage settings for ‘Nari Burathi’ [...]
Nari Bena and Jasaya Saha Lenchina at Wendts
Two popular dramas of Dayananda Gunawardena “Nari Bena and Jasaya saha Lenchina” will on the boards 3.30p.m. and 7.OOp.m. on Saturday the 22 September at at the Lionel Wendt theatre. Bandula Wijeweera, Rodny Warnakula, Sarath Kulanga, Tharanda Kumara, Ratnhasheela Perera, Sunil Thilakaratnhe, Nilmini Kottegoda and Indika Jayasinghe play in the main cast while Pubudu Walpita [...]
‘The Piano’ at Russian Centre
Oscar awarded 1993 drama film ‘The Piano’ will be screened at 6 pm on Friday, September 28 at Russian Centre Auditorium, Colombo 7. Set during the mid-19th century in a rainy, muddy frontier backwater on the west coast of New Zealand, the film was written and directed by Jane Campion, and stars Holly Hunter, Harvey [...]
‘Piyavi’ rates in popular chart
‘Piyavi’ teledrama which is now being telecast on Swarnavahinn at 9 pom every Sunday has hit the rating charts as one of the popular teleplays. Started portraying Colombo upper middle class back ground, the story takes its viewer to a remote village in Kataragama in 1989. Directed by Chamara Janaraj Peiris, the miniplay is maintaining [...]
‘Balloth Ekka Be’ back at Wendt
One of the most popular plays in the recent times “Balloth Ekka Be” written and directed by Ravindra Ariyarathne will be staged at 3.30p.m. and 7.00 p.m. on Sunday September 23 at the Lionel Wendt. With a host of popular artist such as, Wijaya Nandasiri, Kumara Thirimadura, Roshan Pilapitiya, Gihan Fernando, and Anusha Dissanayaka playing [...]
Jazzercise: A Workout Program for the Rest of Us
“There’s a fire starting in my heart, reaching a fever pitch and it’s bringing me out the dark…” Adele’s voice boomed through the speakers. The British singing sensation’s beautiful sultry voice and captivating lyrics were lost on the crowd in front of me. Their faces were filled with determination. Some had lines forming on their [...]
IPTV at Avani Bentota- redefining entertainment
Avani Bentota Resort and Spa, reaffirms its penchant for trendsetting in hospitality with its comprehensive and multi-facetted new IP TV system. The first Sri Lankan hotel to introduce this feature to its service offering, Avani Bentota has always been known for its capacity to provide for its guests a holiday experience which is not only [...]
Happy hour deals at Seven Degrees North
Seven Degrees North, one of Colombo’s trendiest bars, introduces an extended happy hour this September. This late afternoon treat creates a perfect spot to wash away those work troubles with the large selection of cocktails and beverages on offer at Seven Degrees North. Happy hour, initially created to bring work mates together, has taken the [...]
‘Gallery Café grabs first place for the third consecutive year
The Gallery Café now moves into the Hall of Fame – awarded by Sri Lanka Tourism at their annual award ceremony held at Waters Edge. Opened in 1998 in a structure which was the former office of the world renowned Sri Lankan architect, the late Geoffrey Bawa, this restaurant comes with his blessings. The opening [...]
