Readers Corner

• Stop being hypocritical
• Elvis: Tears of sorrow
• Wilson's sadistic fun
• Cry for mythical Adventurous movies

Although the beginning of this teledrama was very good, now it is at a most poor and weak stage, where the main actor and actress are performing so very badly as old people that they have made it impossible to watch it.

Their dialogue drags on and on (quite hilarious if you don't get mad) and makes one feel almost as it they have never seen or associated with an old person before. Why cannot director of these poor quality teledramas take a cue from the creators of teledramas such as 'Derana', 'Mudawapu Kirilli', 'Dumbara Menike' and the now showing extremely popular 'Saki Sanda Eliyas'?

I also wish to make a comment in the Reader's Corner recently regarding 'concerned citizens' remarks about the 'repulsive advertisements'.

He or she is very upset regarding the couple arriving in a three wheel etc and asking (using his jargon) us to use 'this and that'. Don't you think citizen it is better to use 'this and that' and be safe rather than end up with an unwanted pregnancy or an incurable disease? Why cannot our people stop being hypocritical and accept the fact that we are humans and living in the 21st century and commend the effort taken to make the younger generation aware of the ills of unprotected sex?

Wake up citizen and be true to yourself!

Sorrowful music lover of Colombo writes.........
Why did the King of Rock N'Roll have to weep on his 25th Death Anniversary???

Tears said to be shed from the eyes of an Elvis bust, owned by an impersonator of Elvis, is a clear indication, that his spirit, and soul, have not found eternal peace, due to the mad crazy impersonators, who continue to make fun, big money and a mockery of him, so how can he rest in peace?

If Elvis was pleased, and happy about his impersonators, he would not have shed such tears of sorrow, and disgust, It's sad to note that the dead are not allowed to rest in peace.

Likewise the ghosts of many others, specially the composers, also continue to roll in their graves, due to their golden hits being used to sell toothpaste, toilet paper, soap, etc., parasites make big business out of it.

The disease continues to spread, its mu-sick!!!

Wilson's sadistic fun
B.M. Ananda of Hendala writes...........
It is a sickening and boring sight to see actor Wilson Guneratne trying to evoke laughter in teledramas and annoyingly in advertisement too by his imitation of a stammerer.

It is a sadistic form of humour and crudest to say the least. Unfortunately he must be having an equally sadistic fan following which accounts for his popularity and continuance in this despicable acting style of his.

I have yet to see or hear of a decent actor anywhere in the world act in this manner, unless it is a case of genuine impersonation, which is understandable.

I like to pose the question to this actor i.e., whether he will continue this stammering act indiscriminately if one of his family members or a loved one suffers from this human affliction or defect?

Cry for mythical Adventurous movies
A fan from Mount Lavinia writes.........
Please, bring back 'Beast Master', 'Zena' or 'Robin Hood' on Saturdays as I am a keen fan of these advanture series.

I used to look forward to watch my favourite programme on Swarnavahini on Saturday evening.

Please bring back one of these mythical advanturous movies.

Japanese 'Kouchi': One year old
"Kouchi" the popular Japanese restaurant at Koswatta, Battaramulla, recently celebrated its first anniversary and hosted cocktails to around 70 representatives of the travel industry.

"Kouchi" is the first branch of the popular Japanese Restaurant "Sakura" which is incidentally the longest serving Japanese Restaurant in Colombo that has been in operation for last 19 years.

Reason for setting up the restaurant at Koswatta, Battaramulla is two-fold. Firstly, the location is on the new Colombo-Kandy road, which is now frequently used by tourist coaches. Location is also 1/2 Km away from Parliament complex which area is also visited by all the tourists. Secondly, the location is such that it could cater to the growing expatriate population in the suburban areas while popularising the Japanese food among the suburban Sri Lankans. It is centrally located with ample parking space which can accommodate tourist coaches of any size.

"Kouchi" serves the same quality and variety of cusines as "Sakura". Menu consists of 66 Japaneses food items including Sashimi (raw fish), Tempura (batter fried prawns and vegetables), Yaki Tori (grilled chicken), Teri Yaki ( pan fried seer fish in Soya Sauce), Sushi (vinegard rice with sea weed), Suki Yaki (fried beef with vegetables in Japanese sauce).

"Kouchi" has a well stocked bar with traditional Japanese Sake, foreign liquor and beer.

"Kouchi" Tourist Board approved A grade restaurant, one of the most spacious restaurants in Colombo consisting of Sushi bar with 20 counter chairs, 4 special Tatami rooms and 8x2 long tables on the ground floor and 108 Japanese style seating capacity on the first floor. "Kouchi" is open from 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. for lunch and 6.00p.m.- 10.30 p.m. for Dinner.

Corrine- Rajive: A new era is born
Tickets said 7.00, the banner outside said 6.00 and the concert started well past 7.30 pm on August 17, the booming voice of that evergreen compere Vijaya Corea down played it by his pun about Lankan Time!

It was a pleasant surprise to find an almost full house at BMICH, with the cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in full swing and preparations for an exhibition in the premises adding some distraction. There were infants, children, young'uns and those not-so-young but young-at-heart, making up a homely crowd.

Rajiv and Corrine provided their usual best. The audience were kept toe-tapping from beginning to end, with no "boos" or cat-calls, which is indeed wonderful. 'Did Rajiv, with his resonant voice or Corrine with her family (son Brandon and her brother Kenneth) hog the lime-light? Or did the guest artistes, dancers, bands etc do it? It is a resounding "No". Even though Nesan Thiyagarajah got a warm round of applause for being there at the end, when he was unexpectedly needed with his "Melam" to join Rajiv for a repeat of the song "Kataragame," each and every performance went down well with the crowd.

But one aspect stood out loud and clear. Renditions of oldies like "Olu Male" by Rajiv and Corrine, "Galkisse Muhudu Werale" by Anton Jones accompanied by Rajiv and Sunil Perera of the Gypsies and that ever enjoyed family gossip styled song by B.A. Badda (Ronnie Leich) and Podimenike (Corrine) received a thundering applause, proving that they will be well loved and sung everyday!

Rajiv and Corrine mentioned that they encountered unexpected obstacles in organising this show. That is to be expected. Looking back at the results they can be happy that it was worth it. No challenge is worth it without obstacles. At the end the winners are not the organisers or performers, but the music industry as a whole. So take heart Rajiv & Corrine, what matters is, were the audience satisfied? I'm sure they were! If results are achieved, does anything else matter?
-Laki Singa Laxana

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