A literary tribute to golden anniversary in cinema
‘Malani-up above’ an English book with articles written about internationally recognised actress Malani Fonseka was released recently.
The book was launched in celebration of Malini’s 50 years in cinema and the book launch took place along with a felicitation at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
Edited by Ashley Rathnavibhushana, and Dr. Dhammika Dissanayake, assisted by Ranjani Rathnavibhushana, the book contains detailed information, pictorial memories and a record of awards won by Malini.
‘Malani-up above’ also includes articles written by the late filmmaker Dr. Lester James Peries, Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja, Prof. Wimal Dissanayake, Saman Athaudahetty, Prof. Carlo Fonseka, Prasanna Vithanage, Dr. Soma G. Chatterjee and Edwin Ariyadasa.
The event was organized with the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The book contains details not only about the actress but of her prowess as a filmmaker and teledrma director.