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“Nil Ahase Hiru Nagila (Colorized)” Below video ( reproduced with colour) where Yamuna Priyanthi Wijegunaratne ( née De Saram), daughter of Mr Basil De Saram (Mr Sri Lanka in 1970s / Sri Lanka Athlete- represented them Ceylon in Putt Shot and Discus / tallest Actor in Ceylon/ Sri Lanka Cinema – 6’5”) and famous Actress in 70s – Thalatha Gunasekara ( née Abekoon) – mother of famous Actress Nadeeka Gunasekara ) old girl of Hillwood College , Kandy) acting on famous film “ Me Dasa Kumatada” as a child actress 50 years ago…..,,please enjoy the song and her quiet acting. THOSE WERE THE DAYS ! In 1962 ….. Mr Basil De Saram and Mrs Thalatha Gunasekara ( on extreme Right) with famous film producer Chandra Rathnum ( in the centre ) and famous actress Sandhya Kumari in 1962 Yamuna today with Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne and 30 son ...

Jan 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Basil De Saram, Ceylon, Hillwood College Kandy, Nadeeka Gunasekara, Nil Ahase Hiru Nagila, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Athlete, Sri Lanka cinema

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

MADHAVEE POSSESSES All TRAITS OF A VOCAL SINGER AND ACTRESS ON ROUTE TO PINNACLE OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source:youtube Predominantly the traits of virtuous singer are that he or she should possess a ‘voice trained’ vocal voice ,love for music, self-confidence, commitment, patience, determination also the ability to deal with criticism and rejection. All these characteristics are possessed by Madhavee Wathsala Anthony who sings in more than one specific musical genre. It needs to be emphasized that Madhavee has inherited singing affiliations from both parents of course possessing innate talent for her achievements in the music arena and acting. She was born as Coganige Madhavee Wathsala Anthony on August 6th 1988.Apart from her achievements in singing she had been acclaimed, also as an competent. dancer, model, actress, television host, also a dubbing artiste. Her primary and secondary education had been at Alma Maters Holy Cross College, ordinary level at ...

Mar 31, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Akila Dhanuddara, Hapan Padura, Jackson Anthony, Kumari Sandalatha Munasinghe, Madhavee Wathsala Anthony, Milan Silva, Sajith Anthony, SLBC, Sri Lanka cinema, Sri Lankan Airlines, Sudath Anthony, Sumathi awards, TV Derana, University of Kelaniya, Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo 04