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Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge ( si, නදීක ගුරුගේ) is one of the most influential composers in Sri Lankan music. Biography "I grew up with the guitar and the guitar speaks at this concert" says Nadeeka on his concerts titled ''Nostal Guitar Electrica 2015'' and 'Echo in the Mountains'. Guruge started as a young musician researching in 1999. His first serious musical work was "Sanyugma" a folk and applied music production with Marcello Titto Li, a Bolivian folk musician, in 1999. Since then he has been working in movies, tele dramas, stage dramas, songs and advertising. Films *''Sulanga Enu Pinisa'' 2005 *'' Sankara'' 2006 *'' Aba'' 2007 *''Karma'' 2010 – also as protagonist. *''Ira Handa Yata'' 2009 *''Nikini Vassa'' 2011 *The Kuveni 2011 *'' Cindrella'' 2011 *'' Gamani'' 2011 *''Maharaja Gemunu ''Maharaja Gemunu (King Gemunu)'' ( si, මහරජ ගැමුණු) is a 2015 Sri Lankan Sinhala epic film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and produced by Gunapal ... [...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] |
Sri Lankan Music
The music of Sri Lanka has its roots in five primary influences: ancient folk rituals, Hindu religious traditions, Buddhist religious traditions, the legacy of European colonisation, and the commercial and historical influence of nearby Indian culture—specifically, Kollywood cinema and Bollywood cinema. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Sri Lanka, landing in the mid-15th century. They brought with them traditional cantiga ballads, ukuleles and guitars, as well as conscripted Africans (referred to, historically, as ''kaffrinhas''), who spread their own style of music known as baila. The influence of both European and African traditions served to further diversify the musical roots of contemporary Sri Lankan music. Folk music -based folk poems, ''Jana Kavi'', originated as communal song shared within individual groups as they engaged in daily work. Today, they remain a popular form of cultural expression. Folk poems were sung by ancient people of Sri Lanka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulanga Enu Pinisa
''The Forsaken Land (Sulanga Enu Pinisa)'' ( si, සුළඟ එනු පිණිස) is a 2005 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Vimukthi Jayasundara and co-produced by Phillip Amril and Francisco Vilolobos. It stars Kaushalya Fernando and Mahendra Perera in lead roles along with Nilupuli Jayawardena and Hemasiri Liyanage. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Caméra d'Or. It is the 1,055th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Kaushalya Fernando as Soma * Nilupili Jayawardena as Lata * Hemasiri Liyanage as Piyasiri * Saumya Liyanage as Palitha * Pumudika Sapurni Peiris as Batti * Mahendra Perera as Soldier Anura Reception The film received fairly positive reviews from critics. The film holds a 63% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 5.8/10. Recognition The film was selected as the best Cine Mart project in The 2004 International Film Festival Rotterdam. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankara (2006 Film)
''Sankara'' ( en, Introspection) ( si, සංඛාරා, italic=yes) is a 2007 Sinhalese language drama film directed by Prasanna Jayakody and co-produced by Renuka Balasooriya and Somaratne Dissanayake for Cine Films. It stars Thumindu Dodantenna and Sachini Ayendra in lead roles along with Nilupa Heenkendaarachchi and K.A Milton Perera. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. The film screened in many international festivals such as Asia Pacific Screen Awards, London Film Festival and won many awards. The film received mostly positive reviews. It is the 1082nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was selected for the final round at Cairo International Film Festival and received rave reviews selecting it for the final round of the festival in 2006. Plot Young Buddhist monk Ananda, arrives at a temple in order to restore its paintings. These paintings depict Thelapaththa Jathakaya, a moral story where Lord Buddha said that a man with a big target in life must not be swayed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aba (film)
''Aba'' is a 2008 Sinhalese film directed by Jackson Anthony and co-produced by Justin Belagamage and Rajindra Jayasinghe for Chandrakini Creations. The title is derived from ''Pandu Aba'', another name for the title character. Anthony’s son, Sajitha Anthony, portrays Pandukabhaya. The film also features Malini Fonseka, Ravindra Randeniya, Sriyantha Mendis, Sabeetha Perera and many other popular actors. It was released in Sri Lanka on 8 August 2008. Plans were made to screen the film in several other countries, including China, Italy and Australia. Plot Story based on the historical legend of King Pandukabhaya which is set in Sri Lanka more than 2,400 years ago. Cast * Sajitha Anthony as Aba aka Pandukabhaya * Ravindra Randeniya as Pandula * Malini Fonseka as Buddhakachchana - won Sarasaviya Best Supporting Actress Award * Sabeetha Perera as Unmaada Chitra * Senaka Titus Anthony as Senda * Kanchana Kodituwakku as Deega Gamini * Saumya Liyanage as Habaraa * Dulani Anuradh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karma (sinhala Film)
''Karma'' ( si, කර්ම, italic=yes) is a 2012 Sri Lankan Sinhala adult drama film directed by Prasanna Jayakody and co-produced by Ceylon Theater Pvt. Ltd, Sky Entertainers Pvt. Ltd and Magic Lantern Pvt. Ltd. It stars popular musician Nadeeka Guruge in his debut role in cinema and Michelle Herft in lead roles along with Jagath Manuwarna. Music co-composed by Nadeeka Guruge himself with Sumudu Guruge. It is the 1168th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Piyal (Jagath) is a youth who dedicates his time to drama, living alone. He suffers from a feeling of guilty for not saving his mother from death. On the other side of the walls of his place, lives a couple: Amanda (Michelle) and Nadee (Nadeeka). Nadee, is Amanda's inattentive lover tells her to abort her child on both times she was to become pregnant. Amanda also suffers from cancer. Piyal feels curious about Amanda who is older than him and later on it turns into a sexual attraction. However it turns into empathy. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ira Handa Yata
''Ira Handa Yata (Under the Sun and Moon)'' ( si, ඉර හඳ යට, italic=yes) is a 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhala war drama film directed by Bennett Rathnayake and co-produced by Samanmalee Hewamanna and Bennett Rathnayake for Ben Films. It stars two debutantes Dharshani Tasha, and Udara Rathnayake in lead roles along with Saumya Liyanage, Jagath Benaragama and Damitha Abeyratne in supportive roles. Music co-composed by Rohana Weerasinghe and Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1144th film in the Sri Lankan cinema. The premiere screening of the film was held at 23rd Singapore International Film Festival. The film received positive reviews from critics. The screenplay and some critics reviews were released at 3 November 2010 at Mahaweli Centre, Colombo 7 at 3 pm. Cast * Dharshani Tasha as Kiruba Devi * Udara Rathnayake as Corporal Rakhitha * Saumya Liyanage as Officer Mahasen * Damitha Abeyratne as LTTE female cadre * Jagath Benaragama as LTTE Soldier * Sheryl Decker as Rekha, Rakhitha's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikini Vassa
''Nikini Vassa (August Drizzle)'' ( si, නිකිණි වැස්ස, italic=yes) is a 2013 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Aruna Jayawardana and produced by Dr Kusumsiri De Silva. It stars Chandani Seneviratne and Jagath Manuwarna in lead roles along with Thumindu Dodantenna and Bimal Jayakodi. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1190th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film had positive reviews from international and local critics and won many international awards as well. Plot Cast * Chandani Seneviratne as Somalatha * Thumindu Dodantenna * Jagath Manuwarna * Bimal Jayakody * Kumara Thirimadura Kumara Thirimadura (born April 17, 1969 as කුමාර තිරිමාදුර) inhala) is an actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He is an actor, singer, filmmaker and journalist by profession. ... * Sarath Kothalawala * W. Jayasiri * Sulochana Gamage * Lakshman Mendis * Wajira Kodithuwakku * Daya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cindrella (Sinhala Film)
''Cindrella'' ( si, සින්ඩ්රෙල්ලා) is a 2016 Sri Lankan romantic film directed by Inoka Sathyangani and produced by Sthree Shakthi Productions. It stars Upeksha Swarnamali and former Sri Lankan ODI cricketer Akalanka Ganegama in lead roles along with Pubudu Chathuranga and Jayani Senanayake. Music composed by Navaratne Gamage. It is the 1243rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film contains 17 songs with the help of 7 music directors. Plot Chandula and his two friends have planned a holiday at a luxury hotel. On their day of visit, they see a beautiful girl (Isanka) at the hotel and Chandula starts to catch feelings towards her. Chandula's friends don't accept this, but they let him have her his way and keep enjoying the holiday while he tries and gets to know Isanka. Isanka and Chandula get close to each other and their relationship grows really strong within a week. But, due to some reason Isanka doesn't open up her true self to Chandula and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharaja Gemunu
''Maharaja Gemunu (King Gemunu)'' ( si, මහරජ ගැමුණු) is a 2015 Sri Lankan Sinhala epic film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and produced by Gunapala Rathnasekara for Sipvin Films. It stars Uddika Premarathna and Jackson Anthony in lead roles along with Sriyantha Mendis and Yashoda Wimaladharma. Its music was composed by Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1221st Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The movie is based on the odyssey of King Gemunu (ruler of Sri Lanka 161–137 BC) who is renowned for defeating and overthrowing King Elara, the usurping Tamil prince from the Chola Kingdom, who had invaded the Kingdom of Rajarata in 205 BC. Synopsis King Elara is a former soldier and spy under King Kharawela of Kalinga, who rules the Southern Kingdoms of India during the second century BC. Elara arrives at Lankadveepa, in the guise of an overseas naval chief, in order to threaten the prosperity of the Kingdom. Elara is victorious against the Kingdom of Rajara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
