| Ashawari | |
|---|---|
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| Sinhala | ආශාවරී |
| Directed by | Theja Iddamalgoda [1] |
| Written by | Saddha Mangala Sooriyabandara |
| Story by | Theja Iddamalgoda |
| Produced by | Theja Iddamalgoda |
| Starring |
Hemal Ranasinghe Ishanka Jahanvi Saranga Disasekara Jayani Senanayake Bimal Jayakody |
| Cinematography | Ruwan Costa [2] |
| Edited by | Yashoda Danupama |
| Music by | Suresh Maliyadde |
Release date |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
Ashawari ( Sinhala: ආශාවරී) is a 2022 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic film directed and produced by Theja Iddamalgoda for Media Vision Films in his directorial debut. [3] [4] The film stars Hemal Ranasinghe and newcomer Ishatka Jahanvi in lead role whereas Saranga Disasekara, Jayani Senanayake and Bimal Jayakody made supportive roles. [5] It is the last film acted by veteran dramatist Jayalath Manoratne. [6]
Plot
The film revolves around Ranesh Singhawansha, a young man from a very wealthy family in the upcountry. While training at the Diyatalawa Military Academy, he started a love affair with the youngest daughter of the Ohiya Station Master called "Ashavari". The film flows with the conflict between the two families. [4]
Cast
- Hemal Ranasinghe as Ranesh Singhawansha
- Ishanka Jahanvi as Ashawari
- Jayalath Manoratne as Station master, Ashawari's father
- Jayani Senanayake as Rajini Subramanium, Ashawari's mother
- Saranga Disasekara as Ranesh's uncle
- Semini Iddamalgoda as Ranesh's mother
- Bimal Jayakody as Lasantha
- Priyankara Rathnayake
- Daya Wayaman
- Dinithi Walgamage as Ashawari's sister, Lasantha's love interest [7]
- Lasantha Udukumbura as Lasantha's friend
- Ruvi Lakmali
- Danushka Dias
- Rohan Ranatunga
Production
The Muhurath ceremony of the film was held in 2018 and shooting commenced from October 2018. [8] This is the directorial debut for Theja Iddamalgoda who is more popular in advertising design. [9] The film features several songs sung by Nirosha Virajini, Surendra Perera, Sanka Dineth and Upeka Nirmani. [10] Lyrics penned by Kelum Srimal and Nandana Wickramage. [5] In the film, art direction done by Sunil Premaratne, costume design by Lasantha Udakumbura and makeup by Indika Udara. Daminda D. Madawala and Indunil Deraniyagala are the assistant directors. [11] The film was shot in Diyatalawa, Ohiya, Idalgashinna, Nuwara Eliya, Ambewela areas and Ranminitenna drama village. [4]
Release
The film was earlier set to be released in January 2022, but later confirmed to screen in theaters on March 3, 2022. [12] [13] Then the film is set to release in Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand and the United States in late March. [5]
References
- ^ "Four came from India but Ashawari was in Sri Lanka". සරසවිය. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "The director's dream is the responsibility of the cameraman: Award-winning cinematographer Ruwan Costa". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Ashawari - ආශාවරී - Sinhala Cinema Database". www.films.lk. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "This is not a love story, it is a story of love: Ashawari". සරසවිය. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "Hemal reunites with his girlfriend 'Ashavari' on the 3rd". සරසවිය. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Mano is fine now". සරසවිය. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "I was quarantined for 14 days: Dinithi Walgamage". සරසවිය. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ abhisheka. "The sweetest raga in Hindustani music is Ashavari". www.mirrorarts.lk. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ abhisheka. "Ashavari to hit the silver screen soon". mirrorarts.lk. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ ""Kochchi" is a hard work for girls: Upeka Nirmani". සරසවිය. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Theja's debut directorial debut 'Ashavari' begins". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ ""Ashawari" coming soon". News 24. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Ashawari is coming today". සරසවිය. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
External links
| Ashawari | |
|---|---|
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| Sinhala | ආශාවරී |
| Directed by | Theja Iddamalgoda [1] |
| Written by | Saddha Mangala Sooriyabandara |
| Story by | Theja Iddamalgoda |
| Produced by | Theja Iddamalgoda |
| Starring |
Hemal Ranasinghe Ishanka Jahanvi Saranga Disasekara Jayani Senanayake Bimal Jayakody |
| Cinematography | Ruwan Costa [2] |
| Edited by | Yashoda Danupama |
| Music by | Suresh Maliyadde |
Release date |
|
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
Ashawari ( Sinhala: ආශාවරී) is a 2022 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic film directed and produced by Theja Iddamalgoda for Media Vision Films in his directorial debut. [3] [4] The film stars Hemal Ranasinghe and newcomer Ishatka Jahanvi in lead role whereas Saranga Disasekara, Jayani Senanayake and Bimal Jayakody made supportive roles. [5] It is the last film acted by veteran dramatist Jayalath Manoratne. [6]
Plot
The film revolves around Ranesh Singhawansha, a young man from a very wealthy family in the upcountry. While training at the Diyatalawa Military Academy, he started a love affair with the youngest daughter of the Ohiya Station Master called "Ashavari". The film flows with the conflict between the two families. [4]
Cast
- Hemal Ranasinghe as Ranesh Singhawansha
- Ishanka Jahanvi as Ashawari
- Jayalath Manoratne as Station master, Ashawari's father
- Jayani Senanayake as Rajini Subramanium, Ashawari's mother
- Saranga Disasekara as Ranesh's uncle
- Semini Iddamalgoda as Ranesh's mother
- Bimal Jayakody as Lasantha
- Priyankara Rathnayake
- Daya Wayaman
- Dinithi Walgamage as Ashawari's sister, Lasantha's love interest [7]
- Lasantha Udukumbura as Lasantha's friend
- Ruvi Lakmali
- Danushka Dias
- Rohan Ranatunga
Production
The Muhurath ceremony of the film was held in 2018 and shooting commenced from October 2018. [8] This is the directorial debut for Theja Iddamalgoda who is more popular in advertising design. [9] The film features several songs sung by Nirosha Virajini, Surendra Perera, Sanka Dineth and Upeka Nirmani. [10] Lyrics penned by Kelum Srimal and Nandana Wickramage. [5] In the film, art direction done by Sunil Premaratne, costume design by Lasantha Udakumbura and makeup by Indika Udara. Daminda D. Madawala and Indunil Deraniyagala are the assistant directors. [11] The film was shot in Diyatalawa, Ohiya, Idalgashinna, Nuwara Eliya, Ambewela areas and Ranminitenna drama village. [4]
Release
The film was earlier set to be released in January 2022, but later confirmed to screen in theaters on March 3, 2022. [12] [13] Then the film is set to release in Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand and the United States in late March. [5]
References
- ^ "Four came from India but Ashawari was in Sri Lanka". සරසවිය. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "The director's dream is the responsibility of the cameraman: Award-winning cinematographer Ruwan Costa". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Ashawari - ආශාවරී - Sinhala Cinema Database". www.films.lk. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "This is not a love story, it is a story of love: Ashawari". සරසවිය. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "Hemal reunites with his girlfriend 'Ashavari' on the 3rd". සරසවිය. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Mano is fine now". සරසවිය. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "I was quarantined for 14 days: Dinithi Walgamage". සරසවිය. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ abhisheka. "The sweetest raga in Hindustani music is Ashavari". www.mirrorarts.lk. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ abhisheka. "Ashavari to hit the silver screen soon". mirrorarts.lk. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ ""Kochchi" is a hard work for girls: Upeka Nirmani". සරසවිය. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Theja's debut directorial debut 'Ashavari' begins". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ ""Ashawari" coming soon". News 24. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Ashawari is coming today". සරසවිය. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.