Sisindra makes appearance in Sri Lanka
Ruwini Jayawardana
Tuneful duo Sisira Senaratne and Indrani Wijebandara who had gifted
evergreen songs like ‘Nuhuru Nupurudu Rahasa’, ‘Mage Puthu Ta Mal’,
‘Eetha Ahasae Nege Dinidu Paaya’ and ‘Handapanae Mal’ to the industry
are back in action. They will be celebrating 50 years in the music
industry with a musical treat for their fans.
This is good news for music enthusiasts for they will get a chance to
be wowed by Sisira ans Indrani's impeccable voices. The couple will hold
their popular ‘Sisindra’ musical show at the Ananda College Kularatne
Hall on January 20 at 6.30 pm. This will be the first time that the
musical show will be showcased in Sri Lanka. The show had previously
been showcased in many countries abroad.
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Sisira and
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Speaking to the ‘Daily News’ the duo noted that the time is now ripe
for the show to be held in Sri Lanka.
“The terrorist period was not suitable to showcase musical events.
Later Sisira became ill and had to rest. Though he had not completely
recovered his health Sisira will be singing at the event to meet the
demands of his fans,” Indrani revealed. ‘Aadarei Mama Aadarei - Dhammi
Thavamath Aadarei, Sugath Thavamath Aadarei’ is the iconic song which
put them in the limelight. Many still believe that this song had been
penned for the ‘Golu Hadawatha’ movie.
“The song was penned by Karunasena Jayalath. Though the directors
requested the song to be featured in the film and television production,
Jayath was not taken with the idea since he wrote the song with a new
aspect in mind.
Sisira and Indrani had met during the recordings of Dr Lester James
Peries's ‘Rekawa’ in India. Just as the film marked a milestone in the
film industry it also marked the occasion which brought together two
individuals of musical brilliance.
Sisira's soothing style complemented well with Indrani's melodious
voice. They have released around 12 cassettes since their careers took
off together in 1951.
They have also toured more than 14 countries: Italy, France, Canada,
Australia, Germany, Switzerland and the Middle East.
Film songs like ‘Rekawa’ and ‘Handapana’ will be sung at the upcoming
‘Sisindra’ show.
They will launch their latest ‘Iresha'.Sisira and Indrani's son
Sameera too will sing. Saisira and Indrani's friends at the Cultural
Ministry, SLBC and NFC will felicitate them during the occasion. The
music will be conducted by Mervin Priyantha.
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