MALEE MAGIC
Only very few actors or actresses come to be known by the characters they play. Samadhi Arunachaya is one such rare and lucky actress. Samadhi Arunachaya who celebrated her birthday yesterday is better known as ‘Malee’ following the success of the tele drama with the same title that is being telecast on TV Derana. Malee became a hit because of the natural atmosphere linked to it and Malee too became popular winning the hearts of the people because of her natural acting talents.
“Malee is God’s gift to me,” Malee alias Samadhi told Impulse in an interview. HOW DID SAMADHI BECOME MALEE
I won the first place in the Derana Avurudu Kumariya beauty pageant. Since I too loved acting I was offered the lead role in Malee. I never expected it to be such a big hit.
WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?
I wanted to become a doctor.Acting was not even in my remotest dreams. I never acted even in school plays. I have no regrets today because I feel I have a flair for acting. Besides acting I also like dancing, music and reading.
HOW WAS THE WORKING ATMOSPHERE IN MALEE, ESPECIALLY WORKING WITH SENIOR ARTISTES?
All the senior artistes gave me their fullest cooperation and shared whatever knowledge they possessed. I am learning a lot from them. I am so grateful to the entire Malee team.That has been an encouraging factor to go forward in this field.
WHAT ARE YOUR OTHER ASSIGNMENTS NOW?
I am acting in the ‘Hiru Thaniwela Ahase’ tele drama and also in FM Derana radio play‘Sansara Adaraya’. I also acted in Sumitra Peries’ film ‘Vaishnavi’
ABOUT YOUR ‘MALEE’ CHARACTER?
It’s unbelievable. I think it’s God’s gift.The feedback has been overwhelming. People from all parts of the world are watching it and they have encouraged me a lot.
ABOUT LOVE AND ROMANCE?
Love and romance are indeed vital in life. I will consider such a setting with my parents’ blessings.
YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR GOALS IN LIFE?
My father Abeygunaratne is a businessman. My mother is Sewwandi Lamahewage and my younger brother is Nuvindu Damsara. I am so grateful to my family, Derana and the entire Malee team. My ambition is to do my best as an actress and learn dancing further.