Your 2nd London Production Hemanthaye Wasanthayak, which is being screened on Rupavahini these days, is on Top Ten again. It is established that your London Productions are hitting the top of the rating charts in Sri Lanka. It had a good story line and the fact that it was the first ever teledrama which covered both Sri Lankan and London scenes made it so popular - needless to say without the hidden talents of the expatriate Sri Lankans I chose, it would not have been a complete success. Wimal Alahakoon assisted me in the production without which I could not have done the film in two countries. I would like to mention Lilani Perera as the pivoting link in this venture. There are few people who helped me to accomplish this task, as I could not have embarked on such a project on my own. What inspired you to take a bold decision in the first place, and to take chances with the UK costs and with most of the unknown actors at first?Ī. You started your first London production from the teledrama Ira Bata Taruwa which became very popular among the TV audiences in Sri Lanka. I consider it as a special reason if I can do something to strengthen the friendship further between the two countries out of such productions. They are very close to us as we have been conditioned to these from Colonial days and the time we were in school. We have a lot in common with England, such as the English Language, behavioural patterns, mentality etc. The friendship between Sri Lanka and England goes back a long way. What is it that attracts you to London so much in producing teledramas? Is it because of economies of scales or are you really looking out for Sri Lankan talent from the expatriate community in London?Ī. You are here in London doing a teledrama/film for the third time. ![]() To know what that is one has to wait until March 2002 when the film will roll on a silver screen in London as its premiere, keeping up with her traditional style. In her latest film, which is being filmed in London at present, she delivers an important message to everyone how to be happy and contented and live a peaceful family life. She believes in simple stories touching day-to-day family life of Sri Lankans. Her soothing personality and friendly nature while directing make it easier for any amateur to come to grips with an assigned role. Having succeeded twice, she has embarked again for the third time, taking more risks with new talent from London, consisting of 99.5% cast for her third film. Sriyani became the first producer to take a bold step in producing the first ever teledrama abroad involving two countries, Sri Lanka and England, gambling with new and untapped talent from the Sri Lankan expatriate community in London. Apart from acting, she has been able to spread her tentacles towards script writing, film production, and direction. Amarasena she says she is indebted to her husband for what she is today in the Sri Lankan film world. Married to a veteran journalist in Sri Lanka, Arthur U. Having appeared in more than hundred films in the Sri Lankan silver screen she has established herself as one of the most popular actresses who is enjoying a continuous career. Sriyani Amarasena needs no introduction to Sri Lankan cinemagoers. ![]() Face2Face with Sriyani Amarasena Face2Face with Sriyani Amarasena by Thilak S.
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