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Rupavahini felicitates Malani
By Susitha R. Fernando
The queen of Sri Lankan cinema Malani Fonseka was felicitated on Rupavahini with the screening of some of the films that that brought her fame and prestige.

Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation will pay tribute to this experienced actress who coloured Sri Lankan cinema for over four decades. Malani whose talent was recognised both locally and internationally was awarded the Best actress on a number of occasions. In the international arena she was awarded for her role in Dharmasiri Pathiraja's film Eya Den Loku Lamayek at the 9th Moscow International Film Festival.

In "Punchi Baba" in 1968 Malani made her debut in cinema. Like many good actresses she too started her journey from the stage and she was popular for her role in the "Akal Wessa" stage drama.

Malani who became a popular actress with her performances in films 'Thusara', 'Hathara Denama Surayo' and 'Kawuda Raja' proved her professionalism in 'Nidhanaya', 'Bambaru Ewith', 'Soldadu Unnahe' and 'Dandu Monara'.
Gifted actress, Malani also became popular for her film direction 'Sasara Chethana', 'Ahinsa' and 'Sthri'.

The Sunday 12 noon films in July is dedicated to screen films of Malani. The four popular films open with 'Sthri' which will be screened today (July 3) in which Malani plays the lead as well as direct. Based on a novel by Arawwala Nandimithra the film stars Joe Abeywickrema, Cyril Wickremage, Jayalath Manoratne and Hemasiri Liyanage.

Gamini Hewawitharana's "Raktha" will be screened on July 10. This film based on Daya Rajapakse's comedy. Joining Malani are Robin Fernando, Mervin Jayathunge and Rex Kodippili playing the stellar cast. It is the first time that both the above films are being screened on the Rupavahini channel.
"Ektem Ge" Herbert Ranjith Perera's masterpiece that was released in the prestigious star in the film.

Sugathapala Senerath Yapa's classic film "Induta Mal Mitak' in which Malani played opposite Ravindra Randeniya will be telecast on the last Sunday July 24.

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