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Media Guide 10th edition launched

The 10th edition of Dharman's Media Guide of Sri Lanka was issued last week. A publication of the Sri Lanka Environmental Journalists Forum it is one of the most popular and leading media guides in Sri Lanka edited by senior journalist Dharman Wickremaratne. First published in 2000 it is the country's only media guide updated annually.

This 280-page media guide is the best source for the public to get accurate information on national and international media organizations and media persons. The guide includes names, designations, postal and e-mail addresses, web links, land and mobile phone numbers and fax numbers of organizations and individuals

This information given includes that of media organizations, national dailies, weeklies, monthlies and other periodicals, columnists, radio and television stations, art galleries, drama theatres, cultural centers, development agencies, diplomatic missions, UN office, international news agencies, government ministries and other state organizations, district secretariats, media training institutes, provincial bodies and NGOs and political parties etc.

The latest edition gives 8437 links to different organizations including 612 media institutions and media personnel.

Doowaru portrays challenges faced by women

Renowned teledrama director Nalan Mendis who had made some of the most popular teledramas of the era such as 'Doo Daruwo', 'Nedeyo', 'Senehewanthayo', 'Sathpura Wesiyo' and 'Sooriya Daruwo' completed work on his latest production 'Doowaru'.

The story rotates around a widow and her daughters. It portrays the demise of a wealthy family's breadwinner and the challenges the widow faces while encouraging and providing her daughters the education and career they aspire to achieve. Faced with trouble from relatives and the challenges of an empowering career Natalie sacrifices her lover to support her family. She brings Asanki, Sanju and Sneha into their lives. The teledrama will be telecast on Swarnavahini, Monday to Friday from January 23 at 8.30 pm. It comprises around 100 episodes.

The cast is made up of some of the most prominent figures in the industry. They include Malini Fonseka, Yashodha Wimaladharma, Iranganie Serasinghe, Malini Weeramuni, Roshan P8ilapitiya, Chandika Nanayakkara, Wathsala Diyalagoda and others. 'Doowaru' is scripted by Indika Ferdinando. The music is directed by Rohana Weerasinghe.

Bakamoona Veedi Basi once again at theatres

Rajitha Dissanayake's stage play 'Bakamoona Veedi Basi' (Owl On the Street) will go on boards the Lionel Wendt on January 21 at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm.







 

Eye-catching talents

Nipuni WIMALAPALA

Depicting the music talents of students of Holy Cross College, Kalutara, a musical show was held recently at the school. The musical show was organized by the Prefects' Union of the school.

The musical show was based on a music competition in which students from grade six to 13 took part. All the boys performed really well and six of them were selected to the final round. They were really good in music and their talents were eye-catching.

Rev Father Benedict Joseph was the chief guest while the veteran musician Navaratne Gamage also graced the event. Rev Father Rector Camillus Fernando, the principal of the school, has motivated students to reach their maximum capabilities.

The special personalities who participated in the event were Menaka Rajapaksha, Nehara Peiris, Athma Liyanage and Christopher Paul. They added an extra colour to the evening.

Ridee Reyak dazzles again

In its ninth successful year, 'Ridee Reyak' features popular movie and teledrama stars re-enacting popular cinema songs and clips from famous movies.

This year's show is tipped to be the biggest and grandest event to be held at the newly-unveiled world-class Lotus Pond Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on January 14 at 7 pm. Sri Lanka Telecom and SLT Mobitel are the sponsors of 'Ridee Reyak'.

This year's two-and-a-half-hour 'Ridee Reyak' extravaganza will feature popular stars such as Malini Fonseka, Ravindra Randeniya, Jeewan Kumaratunga, Robin Fernando, Rex Kodippili, Cleetus Mendis, Sriyani Amarasena, Veena Jayakody, Sabitha Perera, Sangeetha Weeraratne, Dilhani Ekanayake Ranjan Ramanayake, Mahendra Perera, Veena Jayakody, Kanchana Mendis, Suraj Mapa, Kusum Renu, Chathurika Peiris, Anarkali Akarsha, Sachini Ayendra, Manjula Kumari, Anusha Damayanthi, Nilanthi Dias, Upeksha Swarnamali, Paboda Sandeepani, Channa Perera, Roshan Pilapitiya, Pubudu Chathuranga, Saranga Disasekara and Roshan Ranawana among others. In addition to the stellar cast, the show is choreographed by Channa Wijewardene who has been the chorographer from the inception of Ridee Reyak and scripted by the famous songwriter, Nilar N. Cassim.

'Ridee Reyak' has gained immense popularity and achieved cult status as a show where the best of Sri Lanka's talent comes together on a common platform to present a veritable feast for the senses, for the audience.

The show was conceptualized as a means to raise funds for the Cine Star Foundation, comprising of 310 members, and towards the well-being and medical insurance scheme of its members. The evening will be marked by a special presentation of financial reward for two deserving artistes.

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