Dharmasena Pathiraja: A cinematic icon
There are two names that spring to mind when one thinks about Sinhala cinema directors, Dr. Lester James Peries and Dharmasena Pathi...
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An Appreciation of Aelian de Silva’s Contribution as a Neologist
Neologisation is the act of coining and accompanying neologisms i.e., new words to the lexicon of a language. Aelian de Silva (31st...
Jayalath Manoratne: A man of all talents
Mano was an actor of three mediums: stage, teledrama and Cinema. In these three mediums, he achieved the pinnacle of acting. The lat...
Reminiscing Sandhya Kumari
With eyes that shared a story of their own, Sandhya Kumari was one of the central players in the golden age of Sri Lankan cinema in...
Utuvan Kande Saradiel – Teledrama
“Utuvan Kande Saradiel” the epic teledrama series sponsored by Swadeshi Industrial Works has won the ‘People’...
‘Katu Imbula’ : A tragedy of settlers in a colony
Noted director Sudath Rohana’s latest teledrama “Katu Imbula” revolving around the pathetic tale of settlers in co...
Nihal Nelson – King of Baila Bids Adieu
If there is one singer in Sri Lanka who was such a daredevil to go for all kinds of experimental music, thrive in Baila, give electr...
Launching pad for Gamini Fonseka’s phenomenal film career
“First Sinhala colour film marks 60 years” Today marks sixty years since the screening of Sinhala cinema’s first...
Life and times of Sinhala Cinema’s Super Hero Gamini Fonseka
Gamini combined shades of Marlon Brando, Yul Brynner and Paul Newman in his acting. His primary inspiration however was Brando. Thou...
Anula de Silva: A Veteran Writer, Translator, and Journalist
Anula de Silva, a renowned veteran writer, translator, and journalist, has made significant contributions to the world of literature...