Turning a new page
Glamour behind Roshan’s official web launch:
Ruwini JAYAWARDANA
Renowned actor Roshan Ranawana launched his website in style at a
special gathering held at Continental Hotel last week. The web launch
was organised by S Three: Sangeetha Weeraratne, Shereen Kumaratunga and
Sudharma Nethicumara.
Roshan, Udayakantha and Roshan’s grandparents launch the website
Pictures by Tennyson Edirisinghe |
Roshan’s maternal grandparents with director Udayakantha Warnasuriya
who introduced the young actor to the silver screen launched the web
site while Ravindra Randeniya, Malani Fonseka, Nawaloka Construction
Chairman and former NFC Chairman Jayantha Dharmadasa and Dushy Parakrama
who introduced Roshan to modeling cut the cake to mark the event. The
website was designed by Crisanto Global.
Presenter turned actress Nirosha Perera compered the event which was
graced by many well known personalities in the entertainment sector.
Sriyani Amarasena, Sabeetha Perera, Rosie Senanayake, Saranga
Dissasekara, Oshadi Hewamadduma and many others were present to extend
their wishes to Roshan.
Lyricist Nilar N Cassim who had penned some of the most successful
songs which adorned Roshan’s films made the key note address.
“Roshan had proven himself as a versatile actor by taking on roles.
His character in the popular hit Aasai Man Piyambanna is poles apart
from Maha Naga in Mahindagamanaya. He had also shown his vocal talents
in a song that he recorded with Nehara Peries,” he said.
Ravindra, Malani, Roshan, Dushy and Jayantha |
“Roshan filled a much need void in the cinema scene when he first
appeared in Hiripoda Vessa. He touched many hearts and proved that he
can excel as an actor. I wish him well and hope that he will continue to
enthrall us in his performances. Film is the best media in which the
emotions can be touched,” Randeniya said.
Speaking at the event Roshan noted that the year marks five years in
his acting career and 10 years in modeling. He had already done 10
movies.
‘I believe that the key to a successful life is to be happy with what
you have and make the best of it’ was Roshan’s slogan on the website. It
comprises of several features which Roshan’s biography, filmography,
comments by key personalities like Udayakantha Warnasuriya, Sanath
Abeysekara, Pooja Umashanker, Ravindra Randeniya, Malani Fonseka,
Sangeetha Weeraratne and Dushy Parakrama, a picture gallery, awards
list, fan club and contact details.
Fans can long onto www.roshanranawanaonline.com and browse through
Roshan’s details. |