‘Cine Tharu’ Rathriya lights up past
Popular film stars of the silver screen would gather at the BMICH on December 16 to give live performances at the musical film show named ‘Cine Tharu Rathriya’.

The show has been organised by recently formed Cine Star Foundation, a body of artistes and technicians who seek the welfare of film artistes and technicians and upliftment of the Sri Lankan film industry. The organisers hope to raise Rs. 2 million being the life and medical insurance premium for 350 artistes and technicians associated with the industry.

The show will primarily feature popular songs, dances and stunts of the local film across the years. The number of performers- film stars at this show is expected to be over 100. Whilst performing on stage these film heroes will try to give us a flavour of the times gone by and raise nostalgic memories in us.

Commenting on the show the convenors of the Cine Star Foundation Sangeetha Weeraratne and Yashoda Wimaladharma said the strength and continuity of any art form depends on its participants. The success of any industry, depends on the dedication and ability of all those engaged in it.

“There are many who have helped the continuity of Sinhala cinema and the Sri Lanka film industry, through sheer dedication and put into it their sweat and tears. Over many decades these people have given the public much enjoyment, relaxation and knowledge. And it is a fact that these dedicated people have to fall back on their own resources and strength to ensure that the industry remains viable and continues to move in beneficial directions. And the foundation is coming forward because of this commitment and unity,” the convenors said.

Unilever’s flagship beauty brand Lux joins with the Foundation to present the show. Speaking on the Lux sponsorship Ms. Ramani Samarasundara, Marketing Manager Personal Care Unilever Ceylon said it was happy to be associated with the stars on the local film industry for this worthy cause. “We firmly believe in upholding the film industry and supporting the stars, and are happy to see the film stars come out on stage to give their fans a performance never to be forgotten,” Ms. Samrasundara said. The event will be telecast over Rupavahini to reach a wider audience all over the country.

Among the long list of artistes both veteran and talented young due to participate in the show are Henry Jayasena, Punya Heendeniya, Irangani Serasinghe, Jeewarani Kurukulasuriya, Malani Fonseka, Ravindra Randeniya, Neeta Fernando, Robin Fernando, Sriyani Amerasena, Geetha Kumarasinghe, Anoja Weerasinghe, Vasanthi Chathurani, Damayanthi Fonseka, Manik Kurukulasuriya, Kamal Addaraarachchi, Ranjan Ramanayake, Sangeetha Weeraratne, Yashoda Wimaladharma, Jackson Anthony, Mahendra Perera, Kanchana Mendis and Rodney Warnakula.

The script for the show is by Bandula Nanayakkarawasam. Music is directed by Rohana Weerasinghe and choreography is by Channa Wijewardena. Stage management is by Ravindra Guruge and Sathischandra Edirisinghe. The entrance is by ticket and the public could purchase them from the special counter at the National Film Corporation and also at the entrance.

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