Anoma Janadaree launches ‘Punarukthi’ in English
View(s):The English translation of ‘Punarukthi’ – ‘Rebirth’ by popular actress Anoma Janadaree will be launched at the Lakshman Kadiragamar Institute, Horton Place Colombo 7 on Friday 3 May at 4.00pm.
Anoma Janadaree
In 2011, Anoma Janadaree published her story – Punarukthi / Rebirth – in the Sinhala language and thereby marched forward undaunted, in her crusade against male harassment of women. It makes people think and sparked discussion on this perennial issue.
The launch of the English translation of this book coincides with Anoma’s birthday and brings together several women’s organizations which have come forward in a show of support and solidarity.
The launch will take place under the distinguished patronage of Sri Lanka’s celebrated and veteran film maker Sumitra Peries. Other speakers will be Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, Mrs. Kanzul Sirdous and Mr. Manohan Nanayakkara.
Rukmani Devi was the first actress in the Sinhala Cinema. She sacrificed her entire life for the welfare and the benefit of the Sinhala Cinema, during a very dull period when males played female roles. The national face of the Sinhala Cinema then changed course and a new journey began with Punniya Heendeniya, Anula Karunathilleke and Malani Fonseka.
Numerous changes have taken in Sri Lankan society since those early days. The harassment of women by men is today very visible. Women too have come out strong against this kind of harassment, sexual and otherwise, and face society with great determination, motivated to fight for the rights of women.
‘An example is Vasantha Obeysekera’s ‘Dadayama’ which brought the issue of victimization of women to light, with a stellar performance of the lead role by and award winning actress Swarna Mallawarachchchi’ said Anoma.
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