Saharawe Sihinaya Film

"Saharawe Sihinaya" (1990), directed by H.D. Premaratne, is a Sri Lankan cinematic gem that made its mark in the industry. This captivating film, classified under the category of color cinema, graced the silver screen on June 22, 1990, and left an enduring impact on its audience. At the forefront of this cinematic masterpiece were the talented duo of Ravindra Randeniya as the main actor and Vasanthi Chathurani as the main actress. Their performances added depth and emotion to the film's narrative, earning critical acclaim. The director, H.D. Premarathna, skillfully guided the film's creative journey, bringing out the best in the cast and crew. Chandi Kannangara and Harsha Kumara Nawarathna took on the roles of producers, overseeing the project's successful execution. "Saharawe Sihinaya" achieved recognition at several prestigious award ceremonies, showcasing its excellence in various categories: Best Music Director: Rohana Weerasinghe was honored with this award at the 19th Sarasaviya Awards in 1991, highlighting the film's outstanding musical score. Best Singer - Male: Vijaya Kumaranatunga's exceptional vocal talent earned him this accolade at the 19th Sarasaviya Awards in 1991. Best Cinematographer: Donald Karunarathna's masterful work behind the camera was recognized at the 18th OCIC Award Ceremony in 1991. Best Music Director (OCIC Awards): Rohana Weerasinghe's musical brilliance was once again celebrated at the 18th OCIC Award Ceremony in 1991. Best Cinematographer (Swarna Sanka Cinema Awards): Donald Karunarathna's contribution to the film's visual appeal was acknowledged at the 3rd Swarna Sanka Cinema Awards Ceremony in 1991-2. Best Music Director (Swarna Sanka Cinema Awards): Rohana Weerasinghe's musical genius was lauded at the 3rd Swarna Sanka Cinema Awards Ceremony in 1991-2. Best Lyricist (Swarna Sanka Cinema Awards): Premakeerthi de Alwis was recognized for his lyrical excellence at the 3rd Swarna Sanka Cinema Awards Ceremony in 1991-2. Best Singer - Male (Swarna Sanka Cinema Awards): Sunil Edirisinghe's remarkable singing talent earned him this honor at the 3rd Swarna Sanka Cinema Awards Ceremony in 1991-2. The extensive cast of "Saharawe Sihinaya" included notable names such as Neil Alles, Saranapala Jayasuriya, Nihal Jayawardana, Granville Rodrigo, Linton Semage, Sriyantha Mendis, Jeewan Kumaranatunga, Chithra Vakishta, Sanet Dikkumbura, Chandani Senevirathna, Susila Kottage, Sanoja Bibile, Ranga Lakmal Premarathna, Santin Gunawardhana, Sisira Gunasekara, Stanley De Silva, Lal Peiris, and Arthor Kapuru Bandara, all contributing to the film's rich tapestry of characters. Behind the scenes, the dedicated crew brought the film to life with their expertise: Director: H.D. Premarathna Producers: Chandi Kannangara and Harsha Kumara Nawarathna Story: Harsha Kumara Nawarathna Script: H.D. Premarathna and Gamini Wijethunga Cinematographer: Donald Karunarathna Editor: Elmo Haliday Art Director: Hemapala Dharmasena Sound Management: Lionel Gunarathna Makeup Artists: Ranjith Mathangaweera Music Director: Rohana Weerasinghe Executive Producer: Hector Hapugoda Additionally, the film benefited from the contributions of assistant directors Christy Shelton Fernando, L.S. Chandrasekara, and Camillus Perera, as well as assistant camera operators K.A. Dharmasena, A.H. Sarath Kumara, and G.G. Ariyarathne. The camera equipment and film location services were provided by Film Location Services. B. Prasanna Kumara served as an assistant editor, while Upali Arampola, Abeysinghe Alwis, W.G. Podi Mahaththaya, Ranjith Perera, and Palitha Silva (Recordist) managed the sound. D.H.A. Jayamanne contributed to sound management, and Vincent Jayawardane handled the film's title. Nimal Hettiarachchi worked as the production coordinator, and lab management was overseen by Hong Kong Colour Movie Lab and Dil Films. The film's songs were recorded by Mervin Bens, Tarita Sounds, and Neco Sounds, with lyrics penned by Dr. Sunil Ariyaratne and background vocals by