Sudharma's artistic feat:
Reviving a timeless endeavour
Ruwini JAYAWARDANA
Sudharma Nethicumara
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Shalini |
Three women got together to breath life into this evergreen creation.
Laticia Botheju scripted the novel which was later adapted as a film by
Sumitra Peries. Recently Sudharma Nethicumara took on the task of
transforming the beloved story into the small screen.
This is the story of Ranjith, Nirmala and Dr Sarath Pathirana. It is
a story of childhood bonds, innocence, romance and sacrifice. Director
Saranga Mendis had given a new twist to the tale which features Ravindra
Randeniya, Saranga Dissasekara, Shalini Tharaka, Buddhadasa Vithanachchi,
Anula Karunathilaka, Veena Jayakody, Douglas Ranasinghe and Niroshan
Wijesinghe. The teledrama will be telecast on Sirasa TV from November
27, every weekend at 8.30 pm.
Significantly Ganga Addara sets a milestone in the country's
teledrama scene because it will be the first teledrama produced by
Sudharma. She is no stranger to the arts, glamour and entertainment
scene for she had been playing her part in enhancing some significant
quality productions in the past.
Starting off her link with arts at a young age, Sudharma had been a
disciple of Master Premasiri Khemadasa and had taken part in his maiden
Russian Opera Yallah. She has even learnt to pay the violin under Edward
Jayakody. Working with Sangeetha Weeraratne and Shereen Kumaratunga,
Sudharma is part of the S-Three group which puts together some of the
most entertainment packed events in the country. She is also a top
business woman in the island for she plays a significant part as a
director of the Salaka Senkada Group whish is owned by her husband
Gamini.
Shalini and Saranga in a scene from the teledrama |
Credits
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Director: Saranga Mendis
Producer: Sudharma Nethicumara
Cameraman: Prabath Roshana |
"The teledrama is based on the novel. It was written to suit not only
the wide screen and the mini screen but a variety of other media. Ganga
Addara is the first local teledrama shot in HD format with underwater
scenes. Surendra Perera rendered his voice for the popular song sung by
Vijaya Kumaratunga in the movie. Hangum Bindu Bindu Ya Vevi, a song
penned by Ajith Galapatti and sung by Leslie Thomas will also be
included," said the multi talented individual who is also the proprietor
of the'Seasons' fashion outlet in Welikada, Rajagiriya.
"My husband Gamini Nethicumara has been a pillar of strength in my
endeavours. I also wish to thank Vipula Botheju, the son of author
Laticia for presenting me with the rights of the book. He did not sell
it for money but made a request for me to save a cattle which is
destined to be slaughtered. I promised to take on the task once the
teledrama is telecast," she noted adding that she is also grateful to
Sumitra Peries for her well wishes and Sirasa TV channel head Susara
Dinal for allocating space to telecast the teledrama. She aims to
produce a movie in the future. The teledrama is a project to test her
wings but one which she had put in much effort and dedication. The
second chapter of Ganga Addara will begin work in November 20. |