It is customary — and indeed meaningful — to begin any national event or public function by playing or singing the National ...

by Laleen Jayamanne Rukmani Devi, the first star of the Sinhala cinema and incomparable singer with a unique voice, originally known as Daisy Rasamma Daniel, was a Tamil Christian. It was well known ...

Lankan fans gathered to bid their final farewell to veteran actress Malini Fonseka, arguably the queen of Sinhala cinema, in a heartfelt tribute. Songs from her films were played on a screen projected ...

‘Gee Weenasa’, a Sinhala book analysing the poetic expressions of more than 50 popular songs sung by a collection of singers representing different generations, was released recently.

Gamini not only revolutionised the acting style of Sinhala screen, but also worked hard to change attitudes in the industry. He was known to be a man who always spoke his mind. In a career spanning ...