Dhanuka excels in Bharatha Natyam

Dhanuka Dhakshith Samaraweera, a year 12 student of Gateway College Kandy, under the guidance of 'Natya Mayuri' Smt. Lalithambigai Yogendran performs his sacred Arangetram at the Ananda College Auditorium on the 12 November.

On this occasion he holds a special status as the first student of his Guru to complete the Arangetram.

Dhanuka has achieved distinguished special performance award for his skills in Bharatha Natyam, in the year 2004 from the Kandy Music Society. Having performed for several years in many Kalyana Ranga programmes, conducted by the Indo-Sri Lankan organization-Kalyana SLICA, he has received many awards.

He has also displayed his talent in programs conducted by Bharathiya Kala Kendra during the years 2003-2005. His flair for Bharatha Natyam has brought him many first class passes in the examinations held by North Ceylon Oriental Music Society. His versatile skills were once witnessed by the nation when he embarked on a performance in the 'Dimi Thaka Thaa' program hosted by Shakthi TV.

Dhakshith Samaraweera is the youngest son of Mr. Hemapala and Mrs. Chulani Samaraweera.

He has an elder brother, Bojith Samaraweera and sister, Jirushini Samaraweera.