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Prathiba Samadhini Hettiarachchi is the daughter of veteran acting couple Gamini Hettiarachchi and Subashini Hettiarachchi. Having entered the acting scene via Ravindra Wijeratne’s ‘Api Api Wage’, Prathiba is now seen in tele dramas like ‘Sihina Puraya’ and ‘Senakeliyai Maya’.
This is her real life story.

A multi-coloured galaxy of stars thronged the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadoium recently when the sixth Raigam Tele’es Awards ceremony unfolded amidst an electrifying atmosphere, focusing on small screen creations telecast last year.

A television commercial featuring Chathurika Peiris and Srinath Maddumage is being telecast frequently on all the premier TV channels. This commercial which has been presented in a completely different tele-drama themed genre in contrast to the average advertisement, has created a buzz among viewers largely for its validity and uniqueness.

Twenty years ago – On August 1, 1980 to be precise, new hope dawned in the country with the release of the much hyped movie ‘Ganga Addara’ directed by Ms. Sumitra Peries and produced by Ms. Milina Sumathipala.

The much-hyped ‘Ganga Addara’ tele drama is now ready for release and it is slotted to unfold on the small screen from November 27 on Sirasa TV.

Popular film personality Sunil Aruna Weerasiri’s maiden cinematic creation ‘Tikiri Suwanda’ will be screened from November 10.

The Disney Channel has confirmed that its hit comedy Hannah Montana starring Miley Cyrus will air its series finale in spring, 2011. Production on the last season begins Jan. 18 but the network has yet to announce when it will schedule the final episodes.