BODIMA MAARAI – SIYALLA HAMAARAI

Thilak Samarasinghe launches maiden stage play

Helamuthu Cultural Foundation Chairman and seasoned producer Thilak Samarasinghe recently started work on his maiden stage play ‘Bodima Maarai Siyalla Hamaarai’ with the blessings of Narahenpita Dharmayathanaya Chief Incumbent Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thera. Thilak Samarasinghe who earlier produced three successful home videos and held a popular dancing show titled ‘Helamuthu Rathriya’ at the Tower Hall, has written the script of this stage play while producing and directing it. “This is a 90-minute play filled with the repercussions due to the use of humour but it also carries a powerful drugs and other nefarious activities. social message, especially to parents “This is a commendable concept of reminding them that they should always Thilak Sir. I play the role of the retired pay close attention to their children’s army officer. This shows how things movements. This story revolves around would go out of hand if you don’t keep a retired army officer who comes to a close eye on children as they grow Colombo with his only daughter to up. The whole story flows through facilitate her higher studies. There is a humourous tones. I hope with our boarding house opposite the house they combined efforts we could make rent out. Gradually they begin to associate this play a big hit. Mr. Thilak with the boarding house inmates and that Samarasinghe hopes to leads to all the suspense, comedy and stage this in other countries tragedy. Leading artistes like Danushka as well,” he said. Jayaratne, Eric Abyewardana, Dhananji Veteran dance Tharuka, Rukshana Dissanayake, P. choreographer P. M. M. Nandakumar, Ravindra together Nandakumar who has with Imeshan, Piumi Imalka, Danushka completed 30 years in the Abeykoon and others play the main field of arts, especially in roles in this comedy play. This is a new experience for me but I am confident it will be a success. I am thankful to Eric Abeywardana for all his support. The premier show of this play will be held at the Lumbini Theatre on July 25 as per the advice of Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thera who graced the muhurath ceremony and extended his blessings,” director-producer Thilak Samarasinghe said adding that in today’s context people were yearning for peace of mind and this hilarious play would give them a break from all the mental stress. Veteran actor Eric Abeywardana said this play carries an ideal message to society, focusing on

cinema and dancing, said this drama was going to be a turning point in his career. “We have seen and worked with many producers, but I must say that Mr. Thilak Samarasinghe is a man with great humane and noble qualities. He treats people on merit and never cares about people’s religion or race if he or she is talented. It is he who introduced me to acting in his home videos. Now I am making my debut as a stage actor with this play ‘Bodima Maarai Siyalla Hamaarai’. I am confident this would be a successful project,” he said. Veteran actress Danushka Jayaratne who plays the boarding aunt says her character has a lot of playing and she hoped they could come up with a super production with the help of all artistes and crew members. “I play Angela who is a middle-aged woman but wants to look young. I am sure this will be a hit,” said Danushka.

This is a 90-minute play filled with humour but the story also carries a powerful social message, especially to parents reminding them that they should always pay close attention to their children’s movements

Popular actress Dhananji Tharuka said she accepted the role in this tele drama without any hesitation because of the confidence she had in the producerdirector Thilak Samarasinghe and the whole team led by Eric. “I play the role of Pinky who is a carefree girl. Popular artistes are part of this play and I hope we can all work as a team and make it a big success,” she said. Popular new generation actress Rukshana Dissanayake said she plays the army officer’s daughter who ruins her life due to her father’s neglect. “I am thankful to producer and director Thilak Samarasinghe for offering this role to me,” she said.