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Singh to sing in Colombo
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Award-winning Indian playback singer Arijit Singh will hold his maiden live in concert in Colombo on May 8 at the Havelock Sports Grounds. Arijit Singh who began his career participating in the reality show Fame Gurukul (2005), in which he lost at the finals. But he won another reality show called 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil, paving the [...]
Nihal Siriwardena releases ‘Nisala Gantherea’
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Nihal Siriwardena, a talented Sri Lankan musician and singer based in Melbourne has become immensely popular with his newest song ‘Nisala Gantherea’. Nihal recorded this song penned by Grecian Navaratne and music composed by Priyantha Nawalage during a short visit to Sri Lanka and it was broadcast on Rupavahini channel recently. The visual of the [...]
Reading ‘The Jungle Book’
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The Ever-popular children’s book ‘The Jungle Book’ by Rudyard Kipling made into another cinematic version by Jon Favreau will be released at Savoy Wellawatte on April 15. A story of an orphan boy who is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther, the film [...]
Lester celebrates 97th birthday
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Doyen of Sri Lankan cinema, Dr. Lester James Peries celebrated his 97th birthday on April 5 at his residence. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe joined this world renowned filmmaker while a number of close friends in his family and films were present. “Ko Rekhawa” The birthday cake for the Father of Sri Lankan cinema was decorated resembling three [...]
“Lester, Cinema and Sri Lanka” launched
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“Lester, Cinema and Sri Lanka” a detailed account of Dr. Lester James Peries’ impact on local cinema and on the country, a Sinhala book written and documented by cinema journalist Ajith Galappaththi was released on April 5, on the birthday of the veteran filmmaker. In 15 chapters, the text captures how this memorable artist, Lester [...]
Play House teaches theatre
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A comprehensive theatre learning programme, the Diploma of Acting programme conducted by Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) or popularly known as Somalatha Subasinghe Play House will commence from end of April. The programme entails all round training such as acting, script writing and analysis, directing, movement and vocal training. Over 34 years, Playhouse [...]
“Aluth Horek Onee”
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“Aluth Horek Onee” a comedy play directed by Ajith Mendis will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m and 6.45 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at Rukmani Devi Memorial Theatre Negombo. The play stars Wijaya Nandasiri, Roshan Pilapitiya, Saman Hemarathne, Senaka Titus, Mihiri Priyangani and Kumari Senarathne and Anthony Surendra handles music while Llewellyn Vandawall [...]
‘Kinduru Kumaraya’ for National New Year
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Telemakers’ Guild, an association of artistes involved in the teledrama industry presents ‘Kinduru Kumaraya’, a single episodic teledrama that will be telecast at 1pm on April 13 on National Rupavahini channel. Directed by veteran teledrama director Sudath Rohana, the teleplay is an artistic endeavour to produce quality teledramas and was done with the participation of [...]
Sandwich Factory opens at Palm Grove
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At The Sandwich Factory’s all new premises in Colpetty the retro themed interiors, music and the friendly staff all make for a unique dining experience. More importantly, of course, the delicious American style comfort food with a Lankan twist is bound to make your day. The Sandwich Factory recently moved from its Wijerama Mawatha premises [...]
Avurudu at ‘Mahaweli Reach’
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Located in the hill capital of Sri Lanka, the Mahaweli Reach Hotel has a host of events planned to add vibrancy to this already colourful season. Interestingly, the Sinhala Aluth Avurudda was first celebrated in the Kandyan Kingdom as a national festival, under the patronage of the Kings. It was observed according to the wise [...]