RAHUL READY TO UNVEIL ON VALENTINE’S DAY
Veteran journalist and author Ernest Waduge who has completed 55 years in the media, especially as a film journalist, is planning to launch his newest book ‘Rahul’ on February 14.
Rahul is Ernest’s 25th book publication, six months since his last novel ‘Niliyakage Vivahaya’.
“This is a romantic tale between Rahul – a married businessman cum newspaper group owner and Anuki who is from down South. The educated girl comes to Colombo in search of employment and she wins the heart of Rahul who owns a mega communication company which he names after Anuki. Anuki, however does not want to be Rahul’s mistress despite his exceptional love for her. Meanwhile, another businessman who supplies goods to the company gets involved with Anuki. Basically, this love triangle is woven into a beautiful love story that all lovers should read. That is the reason why I am launching it on Valentine’s Day,” said Ernest.
Ernest started his newspaper career at Lake House in the Sarasaviya film journal. Prior to that he was
“I read every word of those papers, subbed all the copies and gave my own headlines” ‘Ernest Waduge can be contacted on 0777-771505 Address 86/19, Katuwawala Road, Maharagama
a freelance writer to the ‘Kala’ film journal compiled by Ariyaratne Kahawita. Having strengthened his career there for 15 years, Ernest later served almost all newspapers and magazines in major media institutions. He was the founder and editorial chief of a newspaper group that rolled out more than 100, 000 copies.
“I read every word of those papers, subbed all the copies and gave my own headlines. I believe that was the secret to my success. Today my daughter Madhara and my son-in-law Sujeewa Prasannarachchi are in charge of Madhara Publications. I have plans to start a few newspapers soon,” said Ernest.