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Indrachapa Liyanage
Indrachapa Liyanage (; born 13 May 1981) is a Sri Lankan singer, musician, record producer, and composer known for his contributions to rock and pop music, as well as his work in film music and social activism. Biography Indrachapa Liyanage was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 13 May 1981. He attended Royal College, Horana, and later Ananda College, Colombo. His music career began in the late 1990s at Ananda College, where he collaborated with schoolmates, including Kasun Kalhara, under the guidance of K. M. Rathnapala. They formed a band and released the album ''Haritha Nimnaye'' in 2001, which gained popularity among local audiences. By 2005, the group disbanded, and Liyanage pursued a solo career, focusing on rock music with influences from Sri Lankan musical traditions. Career Liyanage has released three albums: ''Haritha Nimnaye'' (2001, with Kasun Kalhara), ''Radical Premaya'' (2004, with Kasun Kalhara), and ''Abinishkramanaya'' (2007). He has performed at numerous c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colombo
Colombo, ( ; , ; , ), is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is situated within the Colombo metro area. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and monuments. It was made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815, retaining its capital status when Sri Lanka gained independence in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samanalee Fonseka
Wanniarachchige Samanalee Fonseka ( Sinhala:සමනලී ෆොන්සේකා), is a Sri Lankan actress and singer. Apart from acting, she is also a social activist who stands against racism, gender inequality and other social issues in Sri Lanka. Biography Education and personal life Samanalee was born on 23 November in 1981. Finished her primary education at St. Pauls Girls School, Kelaniya and her higher education at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo. She holds a B.A degree from the University of Colombo and a Postgraduate diploma in fine arts from the University of Peradeniya. She was previously married to actor Gayan Lakruwan where the wedding was celebrated on 21 July 2010. They divorced after few years and Samanalee is currently married to popular singer Indrachapa Liyanage. Indrachapa is the son of award winning actor Hemasiri Liyanage and brother of popular actor Saumya Liyanage. Family background Samanalee is the daughter of Ananda Fonseka. Ananda is t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasun Kalhara
Kasun Kalhara Jayawardhana ( Sinhala: කසුන් කල්හාර ජයවර්ධන) (born 3 November 1981), known professionally as Kasun Kalhara, is a Sri Lankan singer, musician, vocal coach and record producer. During his musical career, Kasun has released three albums, ''Haritha Nimnaye'', ''Radical Premaya'' and ''Romantic Opera''. Regarded arguably the greatest Gen Y singer Sri Lanka has produced, Kasun's singing voice has garnered acclaim from prominent musical peers and publications. He is one of the biggest and best-selling music artists in Sri Lankan history. Biography Kasun was born in Rajagiriya on 3 November 1981. His mother Malani Bulathsinhala, was a veteran vocalist and his father H. M. Jayawardena was a renowned composer as well. His younger sister, Nirmani Chaya died in 1991 at the age of three. Kasun's music career started along with Indrachapa Liyanage and his schoolmates from Ananda College under the mentorship of Maestro K. M. Rathnapala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananda College
Ananda College () is a Prestigious Buddhist school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is often known as "The Pinnacle of buddhist education " It is the largest national Buddhist school for boys in Sri Lanka, with a student population exceeding 8000 across 13 grades. It was established as the Buddhist English high school by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott in 1886, following the national renaissance which took place in latter half of the colonial Ceylon. Early history Following a meeting of Buddhists at Pettah, under the patronage of Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thera, an English-Buddhist school was inaugurated at 19 Prince Street on 1 November 1886 by the Buddhist Theosophical Society. The first session was attended by 37 students. In 1888, when about 130 boys were attending, it moved to 61 Maliban Street. C. W. Leadbeater was appointed the first principal of ''Ananda today.'' By the time the school was officially registered in March 1889, there were 120 students. That same year, J. P. R. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadeeka Guruge
Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and background music. He served as the inaugural dean of the School of Music at the Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC). He is also known for his onstage concert performances and public engagement in music education and research. Early life and education Guruge was born in Anuradhapura and raised in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. He began learning guitar at the age of 14 and was initially taught by his brother. He was influenced by composer Premasiri Khemadasa, whose work shaped his approach to Western classical and Sri Lankan folk music. Sunil Santha and Clarence Wijewardena were major influences on his musical outlook, while Johann Sebastian Bach shaped his approach to film scoring and instrumental composition. Exposure to diverse musical traditio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avilenasului
''Avilenasului'' () is a 2020 Sri Lankan Sinhala road thriller film directed by Chinthana Dharmadasa and produced by Anura Silva for Ashram Films. It stars Shyam Fernando and Samanalee Fonseka in lead roles along with Hemasiri Liyanage and Kumara Thirimadura. Music composed by Indrachapa Liyanage as his debut cinema composing. It is the first road thriller film in Sri Lanka. Director Chinthana Dharmadasa won the Most Promising Director award at the Derana Film Awards in 2018 for the film. However, film received mixed reviews from critics. The screening of the film was halted after few days due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka. Cast * Shyam Fernando as Kamal Senadilankara * Samanalee Fonseka as woman with knife * Hemasiri Liyanage * Priyantha Sirikumara * Kumara Thirimadura Kumara Thirimadura (; born April 17, 1969) is an actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He is an actor, singer, filmmaker and journalist by profession. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bella Ciao
"Bella ciao" () is an Italian song dedicated to the partisans of the Italian resistance, who fought against the occupying troops of Nazi Germany and the collaborationist Fascist forces during the liberation of Italy. The exact origins are not known, but it is theorized to be based on a folk song of the late 19th century, sung by female workers ('' mondine'') of the paddy fields in Northern Italy in protest against harsh working conditions. There is little evidence of the song being used during World War II, with the current "partisan version" only becoming widespread after it ended. Versions of "Bella ciao" continue to be sung worldwide as a hymn of resistance against injustice and oppression. History The origins of the song are unclear, although one hypothesis is that "Bella ciao" was originally sung as "''Alla mattina appena alzata''" ("In the morning as soon as I woke up") by seasonal workers of paddy fields of rice, especially in Italy's Po Valley from the late 19th cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Sri Lankan Protests
The 2022 Sri Lankan protests, commonly known as Aragalaya (), were a series of mass protests that began in March 2022 against the government of Sri Lanka. The government was heavily criticized for mismanaging the Economy of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan economy, which led to 2019–present Sri Lankan economic crisis, a subsequent economic crisis involving severe inflation, daily blackouts, and a shortage of fuel, domestic gas, and other essential goods. The protesters' main demand was the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and key officials from the Rajapaksa family. Despite the involvement of several opposition parties, most protesters considered themselves to be Apoliticism, apolitical, with many expressing discontent with the parliamentary opposition. Protesters chanted slogans such as "Go Home Gota", "Go Home Rajapaksas", and "Aragalayata Jaya Wewa" ("Victory to the struggle"). Most protests were organized by the general public, with youths playing a major part by carrying ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saumya Liyanage
Saumya Prabath Danwatta Liyanage, popularly as Saumya Liyanage () is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He is a senior lecturer and currently the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies in University of the Visual and Performing Arts by profession. Highly versatile actor mainly involved in dramatic roles, Saumya is the son of veteran dramatist Hemasiri Liyanage and brother of musician Indrachapa Liyanage. Personal life Liyanage completed his bachelor's degree of arts (BA) from University of Kelaniya and then master's degree in Creative Arts from Flinders University, South Australia. He completed Phd. from La Trobe University, Melbourne in Drama Program under the guidance of Dr. Rob Conkie. Career He started stage work early 1990s when he is an undergraduate at the Kelaniya University. After that, he became a continues leading actor in stage drama. His maiden television acting came through the drama ''Sittara Gurunnanse'' in 1992. He acted handful of television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemasiri Liyanage
Hemasiri Dhanawatha Liyanage (, born December 25, 1942), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater, and television. He is well known for the dramatic roles in ''Thattu Gewal'' and ''Thaththa'' teledramas and films ''Sankranthi'', ''Sthuthi Nawatha Enna'' and ''Madhura Charika''. Personal life Hemasiri Liyanage 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. She is also a retired teacher. He also is the father of four sons - Saumya, Saman, Aloka and Indrachapa. Eldest son Saumya Liyanage is an actor and a lecturer. Second son Saman is an artist. Third son Aloka Liyanage is a doctor. He was married to the Madhavee Wathsala, daughter of actor Jackson Anthony, until divorce in 2016. Youngest son Indrachapa Liyanage is a renowned rock musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Sri Lankan Male Singers
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1981 Births
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