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Morris Wijesinghe
Morris Denzil Bernard 'Barney' Wijesinghe, (16 October 1941 – 31 August 2020 as මොරිස් විජේසිංහ inhala, popularly known as Morris Wijesinghe, was a Sri Lankan musician and playback singer. One of the popular pop artists in 1980s of Sri Lankan music with a career spanning more than four decades, Wijesinghe has sung several popular songs including ''Doowillen Wathsunu Thawara'', ''Nil Ahas Thale Aage'', ''Oba Enna'' and ''Peradiga Ahase''. Personal life He was born on 16 October 1941 in Mount Lavinia as the second in a family of seven. He was educated at St. Peter's College, Bambalapitiya. His main hobby was enjoying the best opera songs in the world. After school times, he worked in a welding industry and then in Bata footwear company and Car Mart company. He was married to longtime partner Marina Vinodani Perera who is from Molligoda, Wadduwa in 1969. She was educated at Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya and then in St. Bridget's Convent. Marina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Lavinia
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia ( si, දෙහිවල-ගල්කිස්ස, translit=Dehivala-Galkissa; ta, தெஹிவளை-கல்கிசை, translit=Tehivaḷai-Kalkicai), population 245,974 (2012) is the largest suburb of the City of Colombo, and covers an extent of 2109 hectares. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC. Its southern limits lie in Borupana Road and the eastern boundary is Weras Ganga with its canal system and including some areas to its east (Pepiliyana, Gangodawila and Kohuwala). This town has extensive population and rapid industrialisation and urbanization in recent years. It is home to Sri Lanka's National Zoological Gardens, which remains one of Asia's largest. Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila and Colombo Airport, Ratmalana are some important landmark in this area. Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia and Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte being two large subur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariazelle Goonetilleke
Mariazelle Goonetilleke ( si, මරියසෙල් ගුණතිලක) is a Sri Lankan singer and musician. Early years Mariazelle Goonetilleke was born in Nugegoda located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She began her music career at the age of seven. At the age of ten Mariazelle won the junior section of the '' Ceylon Observer'' All Island Talent Competition. This allowed her to join a pre-teen group of young musicians called the "Junior Rhythmiers", a popular Sri Lankan music group. The group became well known in the 1960s when they were featured on Radio Ceylon, the oldest radio station in South Asia. It "ruled the airwaves" during the 1950s and 1960s, so any exposure on Radio Ceylon was a huge boost to young artists on the island. Kandy Lamissi According to the ''Sunday Observer'' of Colombo winning the ''Ceylon Observer'' Talent Contest "gave her more courage to play with bands like the Emeralds and the Midnight Mist". Recording "Kandy Lamissi" in 1977 was thought to be the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinhalese Singers
Sinhala may refer to: * Something of or related to the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka * Sinhalese people * Sinhala language, one of the three official languages used in Sri Lanka * Sinhala script, a writing system for the Sinhala language ** Sinhala (Unicode block), a block of Sinhala characters in Unicode * Sinhala cinema * Sinhala Kingdom, the Lankan kingdom mentioned in the ''Mahābhārata'' * "Sinhala", a song from the 1999 album ''The Magical Sounds of Banco de Gaia ''The Magical Sounds of Banco de Gaia'' is an album by Banco de Gaia. It was released in 1999 on Six Degrees Records Six Degrees Records is an independent record label noted for its catalog of recordings from international musicians and vocal ...'' {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samaara
''Samaara'' ( si, සමාරා, italic=yes) is a 2006 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic thriller film directed by Sanjaya Nirmal and produced by Soma Edirisinghe for EAP Films. It stars Kamal Addaraarachchi and Kanchana Mendis in lead roles along with Semini Iddamalgoda and child actress Sandali Welikanne. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1070th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot The film revolves around Samara, a little girl and her mother Indu. Indu is a music loving young mother living with her only child separated from her lover Shane. Being defeated in love Indu has not given up having hopes and dreams. But her dream is shattered when she meets with an accident on her way to a practical test in music. One Day, Her bike collides with a car driven by young doctor Kalana. Indu is prevented from going for the test and Kalana sympathizes with her. He is attracted to Indu not knowing that she is a mother. Ruwina, Kalana's intended wife who hears this, prev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadaraneeya Wassaanaya
''Adaraneeya Wassanaya'' () is a 2004 Sri Lankan romantic musical film directed by Senesh Dissanayake Bandara. It is produced along with Bandula Weerackody co-produced for Telestar Private Limited and produced by Vinod Arosha, Nalin Aponsu, Nihal Seneviratne Epa, Lalith Mirihagalle and Nimal Ekanayake for Tomorrow Films Today Private Limited. It stars Roshan Ravindra and Chathurika Pieris in lead roles along with Sachini Ayendra Stanley and Malini Fonseka. Music composed by Nawaratne Gamage. Production The film is Bandara's directorial debut. It tells the story of a middle-class boy from the highlands who falls in love with an upper-class girl in Colombo. They are both high school students. The girl's arranged marriage and her illness make life difficult for the young couple. They challenge cultural conventions to succeed. The film is based on ''Wassana Sihinaya'', a novel by Upul Shantha Sannasgala. Plot Kasun Bandara Seneviratne (Roshan Ravindra) accidentally sets fire to h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julietge Bhumikawa
''Julietge Bhumikawa (Illusions of Juliet)'' ( si, ජුලියට්ගේ භූමිකාව) is a 1998 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by Jackson Anthony as his maiden directorial venture and co-produced by Gamini Nanayakkara and Anoja Weerasinghe. It stars Anoja Weerasinghe in lead role along with Kamal Addararachchi, Vasanthi Chathurani and Mahendra Perera. Music composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. It is the 902nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Awards * Sarasaviya Critic Awards 1996 - Most Promising Director (Jackson Anthony) Plot Cast * Anoja Weerasinghe as Anjali 'Anju' Senanayake * Kamal Addararachchi as Devinda Dassanayake * Vasanthi Chathurani as Saroja * Mahendra Perera as Supun * Daya Alwis as Lawrence * Chandani Seneviratne as Psychologist * Sriyantha Mendis as Theater director * Kusum Renu as 'Putha' patient * Chitra Wakishta as Gossiping dubber * Sujani Menaka as Saroja's servant * Kumara Thirimadura Kumara Thirimadura (born Apr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saptha Kanya (film)
''Saptha Kanya'' ( en, Seven Virgins) is a 1993 Sinhalese language drama romantic film directed and produced by H.D. Premaratne. The film stars Kamal Addararachchi and Sangeetha Weeraratne in the leading roles. Playback singing was by Damayanthi Jayasooriya, Kamal Addararachchi, Rookantha Gunathilake, Dhammika Valpola and Morris Wijesinghe. Lyrics were composed by Ajantha Ranasinghe, Camilus Perera and Vasantha Kumara Kobawaka. It was an instant hit among the youth and some of its songs such as ''"Unmadawoo Premaadhare" and "Suwanda Dhaenee"'' are still famous today. Synopsis Akhil Ruwanwalla, (Kamal Addararachchi) a young photographer meets beautiful Deepthi (Sangeetha Weeraratne) in a pub. They become friends and later the friendship turns into love. Meanwhile, Akhil gets beaten by a set of gangsters and his camera is also stolen. It is revealed that the camera consisted of Deepthi's photos, which were taken by Akhil. Roni Kalupahana,(Hemasiri Liyanage) Akhil 's roommate is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandran Ratnam
Chandran Rutnam is a Sri Lankan filmmaker and entrepreneur. Rutnam has hosted numerous Hollywood films for their location shoots in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. He was the Line Producer/Production Supervisor on several international productions including the Sri Lankan location shoot of Paramount Pictures' ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'' (1984) and '' Indochine'' (1992). He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Film Location Services which mostly hosts foreign films to be shot in South and South East Asia. Steven Spielberg once referred to Rutnam as "Our most valued friend in the Far East". Rutnam has also worked with Sir David Lean, Sir Carol Reed, John Boorman, George Lucas and Regis Wargnier. Rutnam wrote the screenplay, produced, directed and edited the film '' The Road from Elephant Pass'', which was a Finalist Award Winner at the New York International Television and Film Awards in 2011. He also wrote the adapted screenplay and produced and direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajantha Ranasinghe
Ranasinghe Arachchilage Ajantha Sarath Kumara Ranasinghe (30 May 1940 – 27 February 2016), popularly as Ajantha Ranasinghe, was an award winning Sri Lankan journalist, lyricist, poet, and novelist. Considered one of the most iconic and prolific lyricists ever produced in the country, over the course of a 40 year career he contributed to nearly 60 films and more than 400 songs. Personal life Ajantha Ranasinghe was born on 30 May 1940 in Thalammahara, a small village in the Kurunegala district. After obtaining his primary education at the Pannala Government School, he moved to Colombo and resumed his studies at St. John's College, Nugegoda. He left after completing the GCE Ordinary Level Exams. Ranasinghe was married to daughter of late singer Kokiladevi Weeratunga, Sarojini Weeratunge. Journalist career Ranasinghe's uncle Asoka Pieris was a well known dramatist, and he came under his influence and through that got to showcase his talent over the airwaves. At a very young age, R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayaratne Ratagedara
Ratagedara Herath Mudiyanselage Dayaratne ( :si:දයාරත්න රටගෙදර; born 20 February), popularly known as Dayaratne Ratagedara, is a filmmaker in Sri Lankan cinema and a television director. He has produced several critically acclaimed award-winning television serials such as ''Mahamera Pamula'', ''Bogala Sawundiris'' and ''Sitha Niwana Katha''. Apart from direction, he is a journalist, television director, assistant costume designer, make-up artist, assistant director and program producer. Personal life Dayaratne was born on 20 February as the eldest of the family with six siblings. His father, R. M. H. Bandara from Hanguranketha, Kandy worked as a store manager at Geoffrey Brothers, Colombo. His mother, K. D. Nandawathi was a housewife. He started primary education from Terrence N. De Silva Maha Vidyalaya, Kolonnawa. He used to watch films with his grandmother K.A. D. Magillin. Because of this he had a passion for acting since he was a child. His family mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (, ; si, ශ්රී ලංකා, Śrī Laṅkā, translit-std=ISO (); ta, இலங்கை, Ilaṅkai, translit-std=ISO ()), formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea; it is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with India and Maldives. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is its legislative capital, and Colombo is its largest city and financial centre. Sri Lanka has a population of around 22 million (2020) and is a multinational state, home to diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Other long established groups include the Moors, the Burghers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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