Sunil Thenabadu

Erandi Madushika possesses a tonal adorned voice, a vital member of Kochchi quartet, many own songs contributing to teledramas and films, teacher in International school already at summit of fame – by Sunil Thenabadu The turning moment of the flourished wide-ranging melodious career of Erandi Madushika as acknowledged by her was her near triumph at the Derana Dream Star Contest Season V1 in year 2015. A song chosen with gusto in the course of this gruelling contest was acclaimed by Judges and viewers was the ‘Arabic song’ “Habib ya nour elaim”.To date she has many of her  own songs, theme songs for films,tele dramas ,commercials and for Jingles. .Her song “Ramata ma sekai Ravana” with lyrics by Punya Samarakoon and music composition and melody by Pasan Thilakawardena has been viewed by well over one million viewers just after it was released . Erandi intermingles blending intellectual and skilful proficiency to convey aesthetic delight ...

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SATHMANI POSSESSING HEREDITARY AND INNATE TALENT A PHENOMINAL ARTISTE AT APEX OF CELEBRITY – by Sunil Thenabadu   Sathmani is the solitary daughter of amazing musician Kumarasiri Pathirana who has had a trailblazing music career having scripted lyrics and own music compositions  for nearly four hundred of his own songs .Sathmani Pathirana may have definitely born with hereditary music affiliations to father’s musical talent but as she has achieved more academic qualifications to date in music related field it is obvious that Sathmani may have been born with innate aptitudes in musical fields as well.  Sathmani Pathirana is blessed with an elder brother a music composer himself, a younger brother in the university the youngest brother still studying. All siblings are music minded could sing well.Her mother is Chandra Amerasinghe who had with more or less a lone hand successfully navigated to triumph over family commitments needs to be applauded for the success in the family. ...

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KAVINGA THE PHENOMINAL TELEVISION BRADCASTER AND RENOWNED ACTOR AT APEX OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Source:facebook.com   Live broadcasting is unpredictable as anything could happen to derail the program, an angry caller, technical issues, guests been incorporative, in all instances the thinking cap should be worn without becoming panic. As an actor one should possess attractiveness , charm that inspires audiences, hard work, commitment, and confidence of course a performer needs to be energetic, expressive, motivated and charismatic. All these characteristics Kavinga Perera possesses and adhered to be the flawless presenter and actor he is.  Born in Negombo as Kirella Gurunnaselage Kavinga Namal Perera on 12th March 1984, the family consisted of only a younger sister apart from parents,father had been actively involved in politics which Kavinga dislikes ,has no clue even to follow..Kavinga had been fondly called Namal at home has had his education for thirteen long years at the ...

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REMINISCING Dr. LIONEL ALGAMA, MUSIC MAESTRO ON HIS 14TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY – by Sunil Thenabadu   18TH OF March 2022 marks the14th death anniversary of Dr. Lionel Algama the renowned, gifted and multifaceted Musician, Innovator of musical instruments, Teacher, Conductor and Composer of music passed away on the 18th of March 2008. He was 74 years old at the time of his demise after a brief illness.  He was a contemporary of famous musicians in the likes of legendary Dayananda Gunawardena, Premasiri Khemadasa and Pandit Amaradeva. In addition he was an acclaimed ‘A’ grade singer, in Hindustani and Bengali as well, Examiner of music , ‘A’ grade Instrumentalist in ballet – stage – films – Tele-drama – Director, Conductor, Inventor of the original instrument called the ‘Soorthar’ and then the more sophisticated ‘Sree Veena’.  He successfully wrote two theses for his doctorate, the first of which was Teaching of Music and the other was ...

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Lakmini blends academic and skilfulness to achieve aesthetic splendour – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source:facebook.com   The complex psychological process which is very much a conscious process is also automatic when it comes to naturally talented singers such as Lakmini Geethanjali Udawatta.  Lakmini was one of the final twelve contestants in Sirasa Super Star contest season 3. She had sung in a number of Chat ‘N’ Music and ‘Sanhinda’ programmes of the Independent Television Network. She has also recorded her own musical videos and songs which could be accessed via the You Tube.  After her graduation Lakmaini had been a visiting Hindustani music lecturer at Horana Sri Pali Campus. Lakmini had been compelled to leave our shores to Dubai after she got married to her teenage lover Ranga Herath who is a aeronautical engineer attached to emirates airlines in Dubai United Arabic Emirates. Ranga is qualified in Aerospace engineering science ...

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REMINISCING Dr. LIONEL ALGAMA, MUSIC MAESTRO ON HIS 14TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY  – by Sunil Thenabadu 18TH OF March 2022 marks the14th death anniversary of Dr. Lionel Algama the renowned, gifted and multifaceted Musician, Innovator of musical instruments, Teacher, Conductor and Composer of music having passed away on the on the 18th March 2008 . He was 74 years old at the time of his demise after a brief illness.  He was a contemporary of famous musicians in the likes of legendary Dayananda Gunawardena, Premasiri Khemadasa and Pandit Amaradeva. In addition he was an acclaimed ‘A’ grade singer, in Hindustani and Bengali as well, Examiner of music , ‘A’ grade Instrumentalist in ballet – stage – films – Tele-drama – Director, Conductor, Inventor of the original instrument called the ‘Soorthar’ and then the more sophisticated ‘Sree Veena’.  He successfully wrote two theses for his doctorate, the first of which was Teaching of Music and the ...

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UDUMBARA SEVWANDI KUMARI PHENOMINAL MULTIPOTENTIAL VISHARAD DANCING DOCTOR AT THE SUMMIT OF FAME – by Sunil Thenbadu Visharad Dr Udumbara Sevwandi Kumari Aradhya Chandrarathne possesses a medical degree MBBS( Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery)from the Faculty of Medicine,Karapitiya affiliated to the Ruhuna University, is a reputed dancer in a variety of dance styles fondly titled ‘Dancing” Doctor having concurrently in year 2012 after her medical degree had been capped with Visharad degree in dancing in Bharatha Natyam Bhathkande Sangeeth Vidyapith,Lucknow, India.  She is the eldest in a family consisting of four siblings with two younger sisters and solitary brother.Her parents are both teachers,father had given up his medical degree midway at the University of Peradeniya opted to take up teaching profession.Udumbara has absolutely no hereditary affiliations to her flair for dancing which is only through her innate skills. She has had her primary and secondary education at the Welimada Central ...

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DHANAJA TRIUMPHANT IN SWIMMING AND TUTORING A ROLE MODEL TO ALL YOUTH TO EMULATE – by Sunil Thenabadu   Characteristics needed for a sportsperson who is ambitious to tutoring are self-motivation, to be prepared to have priorities sorted out with proper harmonizing, to think positive and will to win. All these traits are possessed by Dhanaja.   Dhanaja Wijedasa 28 years old educated at Yashodhara Balika Vidyalaya Gampaha born to parents Rohan de Silva and spouse, former an ex-banker cum swimming coach and latter a talented Chef.  Dhanaja has inherited affiliations via his father for swimming skill which she had instigated at a very tender age of just four years trained at the Royal College Union Aquatic Club.She had pursued a career in swimming which she had developed over the years. Her first national triumph was when she participated at Sri Lanka Novices swimming championships, when she was still a ...

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LAHIRU PERERA  OF LA SIGNORE IDENTITY A SIGNATURE MUSICIAN AT THE SUMMIT OF CELEBRITY – by Sunil Thenabadu Lahiru Perera born in a small village Kehelbaddara in Udugampola in year 1984 stormed into the limelight in Sri Lanka’s music arena when he was only twenty-four years old with his HIT Single “Rambari” when he was in his early twenties in year 2008. This song was authored by his close buddy Manuranga Wijesekera also his maiden lyrics. Since then, he had further blossomed to be a complete sought-after vocalist, musician, and music producer. Lahiru is named “La Signore” on stage involved in a perfume as his latest venture which is a fragrance perfume line.  Lahiru was lately chosen as one of the Judges for ‘Sirasa Voice Teen’ and is super enthusiastic to bring youthful talent to the international music arena. Lahiru’s journey towards fame, of course, was not a phenomenon, but ...

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SHYAMI FONSEKA A PHENOMINAL SONGSTER POSSESSING A DECORATED VOICE, TEACHER, SACRIFICED LUCRATIVE MUSICAL VOCATION FOR FAMILY UNIT – by Sunil Thenabadu   Shyami Fonseka as a popular vocalist possesses a good singing voice,self confidence,love for music,commitment,patience, determination, discipline with ability to accept criticism .Above all Shyami has hereditary affiliations for her journey in music as father and grandfather both competent musicians with ability to sing and play any musical instrument. Father is a full time musician, mother is a teacher all six siblings three in each gender all could sing well.Hence from her younger days music was heard within her dwelling. Together with her innate singing ability it was a moral booster for Shyami to pursue a career in singing which she had commenced in around year 1976.She had been never thought music by anyone but the environment at home had made her to be a self-made and thought vocalist.Shyami ...

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