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Unsung Hero in Oriental and Aesthetic Music- Maestro Visharada Nandasena Katuwawala is reminisced – By Sunil Thenabadu Nandasena Katuwawala is an unsung hero in the music fraternity. He has had no hereditary affiliations only innate talent A musician, if simply labelled, he is an individual who creates and performs music. This captivating art form requires dedication, skill, and a deep passion for a melody. The words used to illustrate a musician encompass a vast range of characteristics and talents. From “melodic” and “expressive” to “innovative” and “captivating,” these words capture the essence of their craft. Each word provides a glimpse into the musician’s ability to weave emotions, tell stories, and transport listeners to a space where notes and rhythms resonate with their very souls. Katuwawalage Nandasena. of Honnanthara South Gramaya Kesbewa Born on 27th September 1961,Predominantly known as Nandasena Katuwawala has had his Primary education at Kesbewa Madhya Maha Vidyalaya, secondary ...

Jul 1, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged ;’Bawa Kadathurawa, Maname, Nandasena Katuwawala, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, Sunil Thenabadu, ‘Lomahansa’, ‘Mahasara’, “Singhabahu’

KALA SURI, KALA KEERTHI DR JAYLATH MANORATNE HIGHLY PROFICIENT ILLUSTRIOUS ACTOR .SCRIPT WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER ON STAGE, TELE, CINEMA IN VIBRANT CRUISE FOR FIVE DECADES – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : dailymirror Kala Suri,Kala Keerthi Dr Keselgaspe Mantunga Jayalath Manoratne popularly known as Jayalath Manoratna, was an acclaimed infinite actor ,director, producer in Sri Lanka cinema,stage drama and television. He was a lecturer by profession as well as a director cum producer of stage and teledramas ,a poet, an author of many books. A highly versatile actor ranging from drama to comedy, Jayalath has won all possible awards at OCIC (International Catholic Organization for Cinema and Audio visual), Presidential, Sarasaviya, Raigam Tele’es, Sumathi and the State Literary,Presidential awards,Signis and Drama festivals in numerous occasions. He was the best actor as back to back as in year1991 and 1992 for his performance in Socrates and Dvitva. He is deemed by critics as one of the ...

Dec 7, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged actor, Dayananda Gunawardena, Gunsena Galappaththy, Guru Tharuwa, Henry Jayasena, Jayalath Manoratne, Maname, Professor Ediriweera Sarathchandra, professors Sunil Ariyaratne, Sinhabahu, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka cinema, Sri Lankan Stage, stage drama, Sugathapala De Silva, Sunanda Mahendra, Tissa Kariyawasam, Walter Marasinghe

PRASANNAJITH ABEYSURIYA AN AUTOGRAPHED PHENOMINAL ACTOR ON STAGE, TELE DRAMA AND FILMS, GRADED LECTURER WITH PASSION FOR STREET DRAMA – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source : watchlanka.com “Prasannajith Abeysuriya having a doctorate for his research on script writing, directing, acting, choreography and costume designing for stage drama is attached to the faculty of dance and drama,department of drama,oriental ballet and contemporary dance as a senior lecturer( grade one) at the university of visual and performing arts .Prasannajith( his real name Prasanna Suranjith had been blundered by the related authorities at the registrar of births) is a native of Wellampitiya born to a middle class family, father been a reputed trader. Prasannajith has had no hereditary affiliations to art, has possessed immense innate talent for art. He is the sixth sibling in a family of nine.When the siblings were eight in number his father for the love of children had adopted the ...

Aug 11, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Austin Munasinghe, Gamane Ya, Jayantha Gunatilleke, Kuveni, Maname, National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority, Nayana Hettiarachchi, Nimal Chandrasiri, Prasannajith Abeysuriya, Sarath Amarawansa, Sinhabahu, Sirithunga Perera, Sri Lankan drama, University of Visual and Performing Arts

Tribute to Icon thespian actor Wijeya Nandasiri on his sixth death anniversary – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source : newsfirst It is six years ago the veteran cherished Icon thespian actor Wijeya Nandasiri who gave life to many a character to stage, small screen and films breathed his last on the way to the Kalubowila Teaching hospital from his residence at Kalapura,Templars road Mt Lavinia on the morning of the 08th August 2016,following a heart attack at the age of 72 years. Thus, Wijeya Nandasiri the celebrated thespian actor in performing arts had his final curtain call after providing ample of smiles, joy and laughter to audiences dominating and conquering the stage and the silver screen for over five decades.Vijaya Nandasiri Wijeya Nandasiri was born on 06th May 1944 to a humble family in Maharagama had received his primary and secondary education at the Vidyakara Vidyalaya in Maharagama. He had become ...

Aug 8, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Bandaranaike International Airport, Dayananda Gunawardena, Ekadipathi, Kuweni, Maname, Nariya Saha Keju Kella, Sikuru Hathe, Subha Saha Yasa, SUHADA KOKA, Tharawo Egilethi

Lankan Educationalist at the Arabian sands…a glowing tribute – by Sanath Hemachandra Lankan Educationalist at the Arabian sands…a glowing tribute Among rugged mountain cliffs of Arabia spreads the beautiful land of Oman with a thousand miles of sandy beaches, arguably the most peaceful and most peace loving country in the world, so no wonder my home away from home for almost four decades. I wouldn’t have settled down, raised a family of three children and educated them up to university entrance in an alien land if not for the presence of a school of academic excellence which is the Sri Lankan School Muscat (SLSM). If our school was the crown, for us the jewel on the crown among many precious stones in the form of dedicated teachers and able principals was none other than the eminent educationalist Mr. Somabandu Kodikara who has just completed an amazing 50 golden years of ...

Feb 3, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Maname, Nalini Kodikara, Sanath Hemachandra, Somabandu Kodikara, Sri Lankan School Muscat

Sarachchandra Open Air Theatre – spectacular amphitheatre By Arundathie Abeysinghe Sarachchandra Open Air Theatre is located at the center of *University of Peradeniya. It is named in memory of *Professor Ediriweera Sarachchandra. Built according to the architectural style of ancient Greek Theatres, it is a spectacular theatre and is popularly known as “Wala” (meaning pit in Sinhala due to its shape) among undergraduates at the University and drama enthusiasts. According to drama enthusiasts, the Theatre is also called “watching place” as spectators sit on the stone steps created on a slope. Built in 1950s, the space where the theatrical performances take place is semi-circular with stone steps for spectators. A large number of spectators can be accommodated in this space. This is the venue for the majority of dramas which take place at the University. Acoustics have played a vital role in the construction of this theatre as spectators seated ...

Jan 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Maname, Professor Ediriweera Sarachchandra, Sinhabahu, University of Peradeniya