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Nimal Jayamanne to hit back the bandstand
The versatile, legendary entertainer, who was a household name in the late 80s, is a dedicated English lecturer and a professional trainer today. Nimal Jayamanne rose to fame overnight with his all-time hit ‘Ranpota Thelambuwa’ in April 1988. He, who started his musical career as the lead singer of the band Moonsonics, later sang with [...]
An opening for budding stars
The latest compact disc with a collection of songs sung by those studied music at Pasquel Sound of Music run by welknown singer Keerthi Pasquel was release recently. The CD is the fifth such attempt by students who study at the musical academy. All the songs are original with voice rendered by 16 singers who [...]
‘Burning Birds’ flies to Busan
Sanjeewa Pushpakuma’s newest film ‘Davena Wihagun’- ‘Burning Birds’ has been selected for 21st Busan International Film Festival which is to be held from October 6 to 15. The film will be screened in the competition section under New Currents Awards. The second film direction of Sanjeewa Pushpakumara is a co-production of Sri Lanka, France, Doha [...]
A theatre on colonial connection
‘Suddek Oba Amathai’ a play starring a talented cast including Jayalath Manorathne, Madani Maiwatte and Nalin Pradep Udawela will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. on September 17 at Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo. Directed by Udayasiri Wickramarathne, the musical composition, makeup and stage management will be handled by Lalith Wickramarathne, Priyantha Sirikumara and [...]
“Kuweni” in Dehiwela
The new production of Henry Jayasena’s theatrical direction “Kuweni” which was originally released as an experimental play during the 1960s will be staged at 3.30 pm on September 17 at S De S Jayasinghe Theatre, Dehiwela. The play won six awards including the best drama at the National Drama festival, and the new production will [...]
Love story presented with flashbacks
Starring Katrina Kaif and Siddarth Malhothra in the lead ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ (Look Again and Again), a Bollywood love story is now being screened at Majestic Cineplex and few other theatres in Colombo. Directed by Karan Johar the film is presented through flash-backs and flash-forwards. Started in September 2015, the film was shot in London. Imported by [...]
‘Maya’; Ranjan in a novel role
‘Maya’ Sinhala film, popular actor Ranjan Ramanayake featuring in a female role is now being screened in theatres around the country. Adapted from Tamil film ‘Kanchana’, the film is directed by Donald Jayantha and others in the stellar cast include Pubudu Chathuranga, UpekshaSwarnamali and Giriraj Kaushalya. Justice is denied for innocent and impoverished group. Maya [...]
‘Jetwing Beach’ named ‘TUI Environmental Champion 2016’
Keeping in line with Jetwing Hotels Sustainable Strategy, the 26 properties across the Jetwing family engage in earthly-friendly practices making it a distinct corporate entity in the country. Verifying this commitment to sustainability, Jetwing Beach, Negombo has been named one of the TUI Environmental Champions in 2016 for its commitment to the environment. A release [...]
‘MS Tourism International 2016’ at Blue Water
The reigning MS Tourism International 2016 Vera Djkstra, who is currently in Sri Lanka on her official tour, was warmly welcomed by the Blue Water management team.
