Mirror Magazine
New school, new country, new life
Val Wedenayake just wants to make his dad proud. The 11-year-old has just returned with two Edexcel prizes-one a World Prize in English and another for his achievements at the Primary and Lower Secondary exams-and he remains endearingly flippant about his accomplishments. “I just want to make him happy,” he nods towards dad Dishwahn. “He’s [...]
Changing the world her own way
When Thahani Salih’s family moved to the US, she was just a tot of seven going on eight (literally-her birthday was in two weeks). Moving to Chicago so young meant she was adaptable to new things, excited rather than apprehensive about the dramatic change in environment. Seventeen years later, she was the first Sri Lankan [...]
Art
Rukshan all set to entertain his fans again
Veteran musician Rukshan Perera hardly gets an ordinary greeting from his fans. “Rukshan! What time is it?” is how many choose to say hello, inspired by his jazz funk original of the same name. “I simply can’t get away with not performing certain songs like ‘What time is it,’” laughs Rukshan as he sits down [...]
Bohemian and the mystic take centre stage
Hiruni Fernando thought fashion design would be a breeze, a veritable walk in the park. After all, all you have to do is draw a few pretty pictures, cut out some shapes, stitch them together and stick them on a model, right? Two and a half years later, she’s happy to swallow her words and [...]
Mirror Magazine
Catering to a sweet tooth
Walking into Yum Yum Fine Foods is like being five and let loose at a candy store again-literally. Aisles of rainbow hued sweet jewels beckon and you’re drawn almost magnetically to their side. Such is the mysterious magic of candy; whether you’re five or 50, Yum Yum will unleash the inner sugar rush in you. [...]
TV Times
Annesley sings for Cancer Care
‘Sing along with Annesley Malawana’ will come alive at the BMICH on 18th of January 2014, in aid of Cancer Care Hospice, Anuradhapura. ‘Sing along with Annesley Malawana’ is the inaugural event of the UAE based ‘The Buzz’, in collaboration with Cancer Care Association(CCA), Sri Lanka . Proceeds of the event will be donated to the [...]
Kala Pola comes alive again
‘Kala Pola 2014’, Sri Lanka’s annual Art Fair – unveils in Colombo once again in a riot of colour, on Sunday 26 January. It will open at 8.00 am and continue for fourteen hours non-stop until 10.00 pm the same night. Kala Pola has undoubtedly grown into a rich cultural event over the past two [...]
New Year blast at The Kingsbury
The Kingsbury embarked on a journey to romance the season last December and ended the festivities on a high note with the many parties and dinners that it hosted on New Year’s Eve. The Kingsbury not only romanced the season, but also ventured on a gastronomic expedition that satisfied many a palate during the festive [...]
Leopards roar in Melbourne
‘Blue Leopard’ is the latest Sri Lankan band to be launched in Melbourne, Australia in 2014. Melbourne has been inundated by karaoke and midi-file musicians, who have messed up the music scene with their so called ‘live music’. There are quite a few very good bands that are in the entertainment field, but are hard [...]
‘Mahasamayama’ Grand Opera back on stage
‘Mahasamayama’ the grand opera produced and directed by Prof. Ariyarathne Athugala will be staged once again at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on 12th January 2014 at 6.30 pm. under the patronage of Minister Basil Rajapaksa. ‘Mahasamayama’ woven around ancient Sri Lankan and Indian mythology and folklore is based on an ancient traditional legend – [...]
A Reflection on Repercussion
Seasoned cinematographer Jayanath Gunawardena’s maiden direction, ‘Parawarthana’ (Reflection) a thrilling family drama set in a Sri Lankan rural locality in the 1970s is now being screened at Regal Colombo and other CEL circuit cinemas around the country. The film depicts the poor villagers’ struggle for survival, their day to day events, with the price they [...]
Shakespeare’s play for Sri Lankan cinema
‘Hamlet’ waiting for Ophelia Effort to bring William Shakespeare’s tragic play ‘Hamlet’ to Sri Lankan cinema has been halted due non-availability of Ophelia, the main female role. Experienced playwright and pioneer in introducing Shakespearean theatre to Sri Lankan audience, Gamini de Silva who is ready with everything except a suitable young girl to play ‘Ophelia’ [...]
Teledrama of the Week
Jan. 20, Derana TV, 7.30 pm ‘Swarnapali’ reenact the Great Rebellion ‘Swarnapali’, a mega teledrama woven around the historical tale set in the backdrop of the Great Rebellion of 1817–1818 which is also known as the 1818 Uva-Wellassa Uprising, directed by Tikiri Ratnayake will be telecast every weekday from Monday to Friday from January 20 on Derana [...]
Ahubudu Remembered
‘Ahubudu Miyesi Mihira – Athu Aga Dili Mal’, ITN Jan 12 9.30 pm . In memory of late wordsmith and poet Arisen Ahubudu’s second death anniversary ‘Athu Aga Dili Mal-Arisen Ahubudu Miyesi Mihira’, a musical show held at BMICH will be telecast. Pandit Ameradeva, Ivor Dennis, Victor Ratnayake, Latha Walpola, Nanda Malani will feature while music [...]
‘Spandana’ ready for release
Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa’s latest film ‘Spandana’ has completed production and is ready for release. The film cast comprising both experienced and young cinema stars included Shalani Tharaka, Roshan Ranawana, Dilhani Ekanayake, Thisuri Yuwanika, Buwani Chapa, Sandun Lakshitha, Givantha Arthasad, Darshan Dharmaraj, Nimanthi Porage, Gihan Fernando, Mahendra Perera, Sandun Laksitha and Nilmini Kottegoda. Produced by Jagath [...]
Samurai in cinema
‘47 Ronin’ one of the latest Hollywood fantasy action films depicting a fictional account of the forty-seven Ronin, a real-life group of masterless Samurai in 18th-century Japan who avenged the murder of their master, is now being screened at Liberty Lite, Kollupitiya. Directed by Carl Erik Rinsch and starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, [...]
Premier plays at Punchi theatre
Three theatrical productions that had a successful run over the recent past will be staged at Namel Malani Punchi theatre from January 17 to 19 at 3.30 and 6.45pm. Starting with “Deyyoth Danne Ne” directed by well versed cinema, television and stage actor, Sarath Kulanga on January 17, Ravindra Ariyaratne’s immensely successful drama which passed [...]
Koluu’s ‘Spice it Up’ at 7Stories Ranjanas
Rising 7 stories high, 7Stories Ranjanas, stands tall attracting the eye of all passer-by with its intricately adorned exterior while the small glimpses of exquisite items displayed through the windows beckon one to step inside to explore. Each floor has its own story to tell and as one walks through, a tale of choice, quality [...]
Award winning photographer on tour with Cinnamon Nature Trails
Cinnamon Nature Trails, the eco-tourism and excursions arm of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts had the privilege of hosting the award winning photographer of CNN and The New York Times, Jon McCormack, on a leopard safari in Yala recently. The Yala national park, having the highest density of leopards in the world was the overriding factor [...]
