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MAHESHA SANDAMALI – RENOWNED VOCALIST ,RUNNER UP IN DERANA DREAM STAR,ADJUDICATOR IN A REALITY COMPETITION,PLAY BACK SINGER,POSSESSES A MASTERS IN MUSIC FROM UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA,TO COMMENCE HER OWN MUSIC ACADEMY. – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : facebook Quote by Billy Joel “ I think music is itself is healing. It is an explosive expression of humanity. It is something we are all touched by no matter what culture we are from , everyone loves music Mahesha Sandamali hails from Veyangoda, parents are from a typical middle class family father with a bit of a knowledge in music perhaps with some hereditary affiliation, which may have induced Mahesha to love music from her younger days Mahesha had acquainted with music predominately singing after she had been involved in concerts and competitions in Daham Pasel etc. Mahesha had gone to a Montessori in Bemulla then at her schools Initially up to the ordinary ...

Mar 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Adjudicator, classical music, Derana Dream Star, Hindi Songs, Krishan Karunaratne, Little Star, Mahesha Sandamali, Masters in Music, Music Academy, Music Career, Music Duo, Music Education, Music Teacher, music videos, Playback Singer, Playback Singer in sri Lanka, Reality Competition, Runner Up, Signis awards ceremony, Sri Lankan music, University of Kelaniya, Vocal Training, vocalist

Norlanka and University of Kelaniya takes the lead in Mangrove Conservation efforts & Carbon Neutralization 20th November 2022, Colombo: Norlanka, one of Sri Lanka’s largest sustainable exporters of baby and kids wear, together with the Environmental Conservation and Management Society of University of Kelaniya recently concluded Phase 1 of a mangrove restoration project in the coastal area of Chilaw. Over 100 participants from Norlanka and the university joined this restoration project. Mangrove ecosystems of Sri Lanka are rapidly degrading due to the pollution caused by various human activities. This project aims to restore mangrove ecosystems in selected areas of the Sri Lankan coast while raising awareness on their importance. During the initial stages, a series of webinars were conducted by the University to create awareness about the project. Under Phase 1 of the project, 650 mangrove plants were restored with the help of the volunteers. Phase 2 of the project ...

Nov 21, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Buddhi Paranamana, University of Kelaniya

“Sahithya Chakrawarthi” was awarded to Veteran Writer, Dr. W. A. Abeysinghe An Honorary Degree Doctor of Literature Source:Dailymirror The veteran writer, Dr. W. A. Abeysinghe, was awarded an Honorary Degree Doctor of Literature “Sahithya Chakrawarthi” for his outstanding contribution towards the literature and culture of Sri Lanka, by the University of Kelaniya, at the 127th convocation ceremony held recently at the BMICH. It was awarded to Dr. W. A. Abeysinghe by the Chief Incumbent of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara and KithsiriMewan Vihara, former Head of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, the Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya Aggamahapanditha Most Venerable Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda SangharakkithaMaha Thera. ...

Oct 10, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Malki Epasinghe, Prof. Nilanthi de Silva, Sahithya Chakrawarthi, University of Kelaniya

Visharada Deepika Priyadashini with many music degrees locally, internationally, social worker, award winner, autographed vocalist at summit of celebrity – by Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : sinhalasongs Visharada Deepika Priyadarshani Peiris, was born on 13 July in Kalubowila as the third child of the family. Her father, Sumanadasa Peiris was an engineer. Her mother Karuna Peiris is a retired nurse. She completed education at Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda. She has one elder brother, Ajith Peiris and one elder sister, Ajantha Peiris who died when she was 3 years old very strangely, she died on the same day she was born. Her youngest sister is Shalika Peiris. At early times, her mother had gone to sing for various programs on Sri Lanka Radio. Mother’s sister Priya Gunawardena is also a singer.Hence it is via the hereditary affiliations and her innate talent that Deepika had achieved all her singing feats to unprecedented tall statures. Deepika ...

Sep 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Bandaranaike International Conference Hal, female singer, Maharagama National Youth Services Council, musician, National Youth Service Council Sri Lanka, SLBC, Sri Lanka, Sumathi awards, University of Kelaniya

HEMASIRI LIYANAGE UNCROWNED PHENOMINAL ACTOR ON STAGE, TELE DRAMA AND FILMS WITH WISDOM – By Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source : sarasaviya.lk Hemasiri Dhanawatha Liyanage born December 25, 1942,, is an actor in Cinema, theater, and television. He is well known for the dramatic roles in Thattu Gewal[2]and Thaththa teledramas and films Sankranthi, Sthuthi Nawatha Enna and Madhura Charika. Hemasiri was born on 25 December 1942 in Nahalla village, Bulathsinhala as the third of the family with four siblings. He has one elder brother, one elder sister and one younger brother. He completed education from Vidyarathana College, Horana. He is married to Kusuma Liyanage, who is a cousin sister who is also a retired teacher. Hemasiri is rhe proud father of four sons – Saumya, Saman, Aloka and Indrachapa. Eldest son Saumya Liyanage is an actor cum lecturer. Second son Saman is an artist. Third son Aloka Liyanage is a medical doctor. He was married to the Madhavee Wathsala ...

Jul 24, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Aloka Liyanage, Dharmasiri Bandaranayake, Hemapala Pathirage, Hemasiri Liyanage, Indrachapa Liyanage, Jackson Anthony, Janak Premalal, Lal Kularatne, Madhavee Wathsala, Rohana Beddage, Samanalee Fonseka, Sarath Kulanga, Siri Kularathna, Tharanga Rukmal, University of Kelaniya

KOSALA DILRUKSHI AN INSPIRATIONAL VOCALIST HAVING WON THE COVETED TROPHY IN ITN’S SWARNA SAMMANA 2006/2007 – by Sunil Thenabadu Kosala Dilrukshi Adhikari is an inspirational vocalist with innate talent sans any hereditary affiliations, who is devoted to her craft. After a successful secondary education at the Mayurapada Central College in Narammala (school had produced many accomplished vocalists. In year 2015 in Derana Season VI the runner up was Yasoda Priyadarshini while in year 2020 in season 09 the runner up was Nuwandika Senaratne)Likewise Kosala Dilrukshi was also student who brought laurels to her school by winning the coveted trophy been adjudicated the best female singer in the ITN television organized “ Swarna Sammana contest 2006 /2007. In this competition there had been many competitors selected from many districts with only twelve selected for the final.The adjudicators had been all prolific personalities in the music field like Pandit WD Amaradewa, Dr Premasari Khemadasa,Victor Ratnayake, Latha Walpola, ...

May 1, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Amarasiri Peiris, Buddhika Asitha Fernando, Chandana Welikala, Dr Premasari Khemadasa, Kosala Dilrukshi, Latha Walpola, Neela Wickremasinghe, Pandit WD Amaradewa, Rohana Weerasinghe, University of Kelaniya, Victor Ratnayake, Wasantha Vittachchi

ANOTHER LAPTOP TO HASHIN BANDARA – by Quintus de Zylva HASHIN lives at Matale. He attended Dharmarajah College in Kandy and is now doing a software engineering degree at the University of Kelaniya. The twenty kilometeres used to take him more than an hour when he attended school. He was introduced to us by the priest at the Bahirawakande temple in Kandy. He is shown here with Rev. Buddhadatha Thero who taught at Dharmarajah College. He looks after many students who need help to complete their studies. Mario donated the laptop to us and asked that we remind Hashin to pass on his talents to students of the future. The photograph was taken in the priests study at Bahirawakande. ...

Apr 12, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dharmarajah College, Rev. Buddhadatha Thero, University of Kelaniya

SHASHIKA POSSESSES ALL CHARACTERISTICS OF A VOCAL SINGER ALREADY AT THE PINNACLE OF CELEBRITY – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source:actresspicslk Principally the traits of moral singer are that he or she should possess a ‘voice trained’ vocal voice ,love for music, self-confidence, commitment, patience, determination also the ability to deal with criticism and rejection. All these characteristics are possessed by Shashika Nisansala who sings in more than one specific musical genre. It needs to be emphasized that Shashika has inherited singing affiliations from her father of course possessing innate talent for her prolific achievements in the music arena . Shashika Nisansala Jayasumana at the pinnacle of celebrity as a songstress and playback singer.Born in a remote area Deraniyagala in the Kegalle district.She had a younger brother apart from her parents. Her father’s family members have had singing instincts.She had confessed that the father’s brothers used to have sing song sessions ...

Apr 2, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Anula Vidyalaya, Chamil Pathiratne, Deepika Priyadarshini Pieris, Edward Jayakody, Muthuhara, Rohana Bogoda, Shashika Nisansala, SLIM-Nielson Peoples awards, Thurunu Shakthi, TVDerana, University of Kelaniya

MADHAVEE POSSESSES ALL TRAITS OF A VOCAL SINGER AND ACTRESS ON ROUTE TO PINNACLE OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Source:info-rain Predominantly the traits of virtuous singer are that he or she should possess a ‘voice trained’ vocal voice ,love for music, self-confidence, commitment, patience, determination also the ability to deal with criticism and rejection. All these characteristics are possessed by Madhavee Wathsala Anthony who sings in more than one specific musical genre. It needs to be emphasized that Madhavee has inherited singing affiliations from both parents of course possessing innate talent for her achievements in the music arena and acting. She was born as Coganige Madhavee Wathsala Anthony on August 6th 1988.Apart from her achievements in singing she had been acclaimed, also as an competent. dancer, model, actress, television host, also a dubbing artiste. Her primary and secondary education had been at Alma Maters Holy Cross College, ordinary level at Holy Family ...

Mar 31, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Akila Dhanuddara, Hapan Padura, Jackson Anthony, Kumari Sandalatha Munasinghe, Kusumsiri Kodituwakku, Madhavee Wathsala Anthony, Milan Silva, Sajith Anthony, SLBC, Sri Lankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, University of Kelaniya

MADHAVEE POSSESSES All TRAITS OF A VOCAL SINGER AND ACTRESS ON ROUTE TO PINNACLE OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source:youtube Predominantly the traits of virtuous singer are that he or she should possess a ‘voice trained’ vocal voice ,love for music, self-confidence, commitment, patience, determination also the ability to deal with criticism and rejection. All these characteristics are possessed by Madhavee Wathsala Anthony who sings in more than one specific musical genre. It needs to be emphasized that Madhavee has inherited singing affiliations from both parents of course possessing innate talent for her achievements in the music arena and acting. She was born as Coganige Madhavee Wathsala Anthony on August 6th 1988.Apart from her achievements in singing she had been acclaimed, also as an competent. dancer, model, actress, television host, also a dubbing artiste. Her primary and secondary education had been at Alma Maters Holy Cross College, ordinary level at ...

Mar 31, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Akila Dhanuddara, Hapan Padura, Jackson Anthony, Kumari Sandalatha Munasinghe, Madhavee Wathsala Anthony, Milan Silva, Sajith Anthony, SLBC, Sri Lanka cinema, Sri Lankan Airlines, Sudath Anthony, Sumathi awards, TV Derana, University of Kelaniya, Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo 04