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Ajantha to launch 3 books this week

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4 months ago

February 25, 2025

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Three books by veteran writer and poet Ajantha Seneviratne will be ceremonially launched this Thursday (Feb. 27).

The books, published by Sarasavi Publishers, include a Sinhala poetry collection titled “Asammathaya Asammatiya,” an English poetry collection named “Naked Peak,” and an English short story collection called “See-Through Hearts.”

The event will begin at 3 PM at the Swami Vivekananda Indian Cultural Centre on Gregory Road, Colombo 07.

Professor Ankuran Dutta, director of the center, and Dr. Ratnasri Wijesinghe, chairman of the National Library and Documentation Services Board, will be the chief guests at the event.

“See-Through Hearts” contains ten short stories that explore the social experiences of a fictional character, providing a profound insight into the sensitive hearts of people in our society. Professor Praneeth Wijesundara will review this collection during the event. Dr. W. A. Abeysinghe is set to review the English poems in “Naked Peak.” The poems in “Asammathaya Asammatiya” will be discussed by esteemed literary figures Thilakaratne Kuruwitabandara, Kularatne Ariyawansa, Bandula Nanayakkarawasam, and Buddhadasa Galappathti.

Ajantha Seneviratne has authored over 25 books across various genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, and investigations.

His first internationally recognized English work, “Father For A Buddha,” tells the story of King Suddhodana and is available on prominent international websites, both as a print book and as an e-book.

He also translated the world-famous book “Who Moved My Cheese” into Sinhala, titled “Divi Maga Dinana Maga,” which has been translated into about 34 languages worldwide.

His recent Sinhala publication, “Attaining Nibbana Through Artificial Intelligence,” offers insightful commentary on the intersection of artificial intelligence and Buddhism.

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South Indian actress Varalaxmi arrives in SL

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4 days ago

June 18, 2025

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Renowned South Indian actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar arrived at Katunayake Airport yesterday (June 17) to play the lead role in the upcoming film “Cage Bird”.

The film is a Sri Lankan production directed by Chandran Ratnam, which is set for international release.

She arrived at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport at 11:04 a.m. via SriLankan Airlines flight UL-122 from Chennai, India.

She was welcomed by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) officials, including Deputy Director Harendra Wijewardene and Assistant Director Chaminda Munasinghe.

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Indian actor Mohanlal arrives in SL

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6 days ago

June 16, 2025

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Renowned Indian actor Mohanlal arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday (June 14) for the second phase of shooting director Mahesh Narayanan’s big-budget film.

He landed at Bandaranaike International Airport at 11.20 a.m. via SriLankan Airlines flight UL-166 from Kochi and is expected to stay for 10 days.

Speaking to the media, Mohanlal praised Sri Lanka as a “beautiful destination with fresh cinematic backdrops” and expressed interest in filming more projects on the island in the future.

The film, produced by Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvaad Cinemas in collaboration with Anto Joseph Films, also features legendary actor Mammootty.

Key action scenes are set to be filmed during this schedule.

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Special award for renowned actress Iranganie Serasinghe

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1 week ago

June 15, 2025

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he 2025 Silver Screen Awards Ceremony held with the participation of the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The 2025 Silver Screen Awards Ceremony was held on June 13 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The aim of this year’s awards ceremony included appreciating artists who enriched the Sri Lankan cinema industry during the years 1970–1975. At the ceremony, renowned actress Iranganie Serasinghe was presented with the Sumith Bibile Memorial Gold Award by the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister also conferred awards to distinguished artists Padma Sri Kodikara, Dinesh Priyasad, and Indrani Perera.