Bhadraji turns a new page in life
Ruwini Jayawardana
Sri Lankan born vocalist, novelist, screenwriter and actor, Bhadraji
Mahinda Jayathilaka turned a new page in life when he took up the task
of directing a movie. Titled Vehi Davasa (Rainy Day), the Muhurath
ceremony of the movie took place at the Punchi theatre recently.
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Praba, Hemantha, , Bhadraji and Vishaka. Pictures by Ruwan de
Silva |
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Key players behind the movie |
The backdrop of the story is set in the misty and cool climate of
Nuwara Eliya. Though she lives in the calm and sleepy town in the
outskirts, Elisa’s days are filled with activity. With an idle natured
husband to support and three mouths to feed, Elisa is engaged in a
battle with life. On this particular day her main concern is to take her
sick child to the doctor and find a way to soothe his illness.
Her neighbour, Theja, too joins Elisa to go to hospital for her daily
check up. Theja is heavily pregnant and is looking forward to having her
first baby in her arms. Meanwhile another episode is unfolding
elsewhere.
A popular actor named Dilip makes it to the scene. He and his team
are on their way to Nuwara Eliya to stage a play. Anoja, the wife of the
head physician at the general hospital in the area is looking forward to
making use of the opportunity to act opposite Dilip and have a few fond
words with him but life takes an unexpected turn. Nature intervenes and
the lives of these few individuals are buried in a shocking incident
which shakes the whole district and shatters the lives of many more to
come.
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Key players behind the movie |
“The movie is based on Bhadraji’s novel titled Vehi Davasa but the
script of the movie is slightly altered to suite the contemporary
society.
It is based on a true life incident that the author had witnessed in
his life. Most of the team is from those who had played key roles on in
theatre.
We wanted the production to have more weight and we will be using the
latest high definition technology for the project,” the production
manager M. Safeer revealed.
The cast comprises Hemantha Prasad, Udeni Alwis, Praba Sandasili,
Sangeetha Thadani, Sanat Dikkumbura, Bhadraji Mahinda Jayathilaka,
Vishaka Jayaweera, Prasad Deshapriya, Nadeeka Tharangani, Inoka
Sanjaweeni and others.
Udeni Alwis is the assistant director while the script and dialogues
are by Hemantha Prasad. Donald Karunaratne is the cameraman. The art
director is Nalaka Jinendra. Premajayantha Kapuge will handle the make
up department.
The costumes are by M. Safeer and Nalaka Jinendra. The team hopes to
begin shooting in Nuwara eliys from October 1. Vehi Dawasa is produced
by Inter Act Art and Bhadraji Creative Arts Center. |
