Victor celebrates his 71st birthday

Channa Bandara Wijekoon

Dr Victor Ratnayake at the farewell of his one-man show SA

Legendary musician Dr Victor Ratnayake turns 71 on February 18. A concert will be held to coincide with this at Musaeus College auditorium at 6pm on that date. The show is named as 'Ira Handa Tharu - Victor Ratnayake Miyasi Dayadaya'.

Victor's four children Jayantha, Chandani, Manjula and Lelum will team up with their children to showcase talents. Victor too will unleash his golden voice. Thus this will be an event comprising three generations.

The show will have Sinhala, Hindi, Tamil and English songs plus dance items performed by Victor's children and grand-children. Jayantha Ratayake, Victor's eldest son treading in the path Victor had created has already positioned himself as a music director. His maiden film music direction is in Bandu Samarasinghe's film Peter ONE, yet to be released.

A special remembrance will be done for Chitra Ratnayake, Victor's late wife at the event. 'Ira Handa Tharu - Victor Ratnayake Miyasi Dayadaya' will be a rare treat for Victor fans who have seen their idol performing in 'SA' concert for many decades. In this brand new presentation, they will again get the chance to witness how a rare talent is spread across generations.

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