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A cinematic legend

Even after a 40-year long cinematic career when most stars fade away, screen legend Malini Fonseka still tops the headlines.

The evergreen actress appears unstoppable in the award bagging feat winning yet another laurel for herself and the country at an international film festival in India.

Malini won a Special Jury award for her role in Akasa Kusum directed by Prasanna Vithanage and was presented a Silver Peacock plus a cash award. Of course Malini who dominated the silver screen for over two decades with no rival in sight is by no means a stranger to international awards and citations.

In fact she was the first Lankan actress to burst into the international firmament with her unique acting feats. Her achievements contributed in no small measure to obtain recognition for Sri Lanka in the Asian film circuit.

Sri Lanka as a whole can be proud of the achievements of one of its illustrious daughters who made international headlines in her chosen field and brought fame and glory to the Motherland. Today she is a household name in Sri Lanka with her fan club remaining undiminished despite the ending of her glamour days as a screen heroine.

Malini in fact brought in a unique dimension to acting and set new standards for the new generation of stars to follow. She broke free from the typecast module and introduced her own brand of acting that struck a ready chord with cinema fans that skyrocketed her into fame.

The country already boasts of a world renowned film maker in Dr. Lester James Peries. There was also the late Gamini Fonseka still holding the mantle of the uncrowned King of the Sinhala cinema. To these legends we can safely add the name of Malini Fonseka for her unique contribution to enrich the Sinhala cinema.

That she keeps on bagging awards even in the sunset of her career speaks volumes for the uniqueness of her talent. Though no longer the pinup girl of the 70s when she took the Sinhala cinema by storm Malini has shown that she is still a force to reckon with.

The unprecedented fame she still enjoys also shows she is still very much the toast of her numerous fans who have not deserted her. It is hoped that her feats would prove a catalyst for our emerging stars to up the benchmark in performances and similarly earn laurels for the country.

The hallmark of Malini's success could be attributed to her dedication and perseverance in a cut throat industry. That she emerged as the Queen of the Sinhala cinema is a tribute to her valour and determination which is worthy of emulation by the present crop of stars.

Hers was no smooth ride to fame and stardom. She had to fight every inch of the way to reach the pedestal which she occupies today.

The Sinhala cinema has come long away in theme and content from the Malini era. There is also the massive advancement in film technology which gives an advantage to the present stars. Yet the name of Malini Fonseka still remains on the lips of cinema lovers of both young and old which indeed is a tribute to the versatility of this evergreen star.

Speaking after receiving the award Malini expressed her hopes for closer relationship between Sri Lanka and India and for peace and happiness during these troubled times.

Let us hope that this message would resonate across the borders and find empathy with all peace loving people of the two countries.

There is no better medium than the arts to mend fences and bring together fractured communities. This is proved by the large following enjoyed by Tamil and Hindi films among the majority Sinhalese in Sri Lanka.

Hopefully this scenario would be replicated in India especially Tamil Nadu which had links to the nascent Sinhala film industry. This message of Malini on this special occasion it is hoped would find a chord with those South Indian artistes paving the way for better understanding and brotherhood, goodwill and reconciliation.

Role of SAARC in combating terrorism, ensuring regional peacea

President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in opening the 15th Session of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in Colombo on August 2, 2008 called upon member States to redouble efforts for collective action to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, remembering that it is the element of interdependence which is crucial for a durable peace and the protection of democratic values in the region.

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Justice P. Ramanathan’s death anniversary falls on December 6:

An exceptional, rare person in the cynical times


It is not given to all of us, within the span of our own lives, to receive acclaim, honour and recognition of our life’s work. If any one receives that, it is not a matter of entitlement and I would say it is very much the exception rather than the rule.

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International Volunteers Day 2008: On December 5:

Volunteerism for human development and peace-building


You have heard that your neighbour is ill, so you make sure that on the way home from work you stop by her house to make sure that she has been to see the doctor. If not, you may help her to get there. You may even help her talk through what it means for her and her family if it affects her income.

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