A cinematic focus on the tragedy of Rizana Nafeek

Features

Following his controversial cinematic debut ‘Sudu Kalu Saha Alu’ or “Shades of Ash”, Sudath Mahaadivulwewa is ready to make his second film on Rizana Nafeek, an underage housemaid who was beheaded in Saudi Arabia.

When the all Sri Lanka was awaiting good news in a way of a pardon as requested by most powerful personalities including Queen Elizebeth II, the news of the death of this daughter from a poverty stricken family was unbearable.

“The news of her death was a complete shock for me. Like many Sri Lankans, I strongly believed that she would be freed. As soon as I heard the news it was so unbearable I left my office even without taking leave,” said Sudath .

Read full story

Comments

Still No Comments Posted.

Leave Comments

Most Reviews

July 11, 2024

- 1201 - 0

Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.

July 9, 2024

- 432 - 0

Govt employees who refrained from taking part in strike to be rewarded

July 10, 2024

- 271 - 0

Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications

The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.

July 12, 2024

- 270 - 0

SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments

The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.

July 16, 2024

- 259 - 0

MP on open warrant turns up at school event

Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.

July 8, 2024

- 202 - 0