Talaash

A scene from the film

Talaash was released on December 20 at the Liberty. Talaash follows inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat (Aamir Khan), who is tackling the accidental death of a film star Armaan Kapoor (Vivan Bhatena). As Shekhawat unfolds the strange case, he gets entangled in a drama that has more to it than meets the eye. Meanwhile, his personal life suffers as he reels under the repercussions of an almost-broken marriage with Roshni (Rani Mukerji), and comes face-to-face with his suppressed grief of losing his only child.

While trying to investigate the case, Shekhawat meets a sex worker Rosie (Kareena Kapoor), who helps him fight his inner demons and also helps him with his inquiry about the accident.

How Shekhawat solves the case and revives his relationship with his wife forms the crux of the story.The cast includes: Aamir Khan as Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat, Rani Mukerji as Roshni, Kareena Kapoor as Rosie/Simran, Raj Kumar Yadav as Devrath Kulkarni, Shernaz Patel as Frenny, Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Tehmur, Vivan Bhatena as Armaan Kappor and Pariva Pranati as Soniya Kappor.

Nari Burathi goes to Punchi Theatre

Sarath Kothalawala's Nari Burathi will be staged at Namel Malini Punchi Theatre, Borella today at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. The cast includes Sarath Kothalawala, Kumara Thirimadura, Pubudu Chathuranga, Mihira Sirithilaka, Sarath Chandrasiri, Hemantha Iriyagama, Chinthaka Peiris, Janaka Ranasinghe and Wajira Kodithuwakku.

Sergeantge Nandamma

Sando Harris's Sergeantge Nandamma will be staged at the following places:

December 24 – Town Hall, Dehiwala at 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.
December 25 – Town Hall, Hettipola at 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.
December 30 – Town Hall, Dompe at 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.

The cast includes Sando Harris, Susila Kottage, Nandana Hettiarachchi, Shani Jayawardane and Milinda Perera.

Neethi Ranga 2012

Neethi Ranga 2012 at Nelum Pokuna – lighting the oil lamp.

A concert of lawyers, organised by the Neethi Ranga committee of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka was held recently at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa theatre. Priyani Perera was the chairman of the organising committee and the convenor was Athula Herath.

Mica at Gateway

Back after successful performances in Switzerland vocalist Lucky Fernando is in Sri Lanka with his group Mica. Together with his band, which has now acquired a new sound in music, they will be featured in an all night session at Gateway, Negombo on December 31. The band comprises Lucky Fernando – vocals, Chris Fernando – keyboards and vocals, Thushara Manula Jayanath – drums, acoustic guitar and vocals, with Kalani Wijegunawardena – guitar and Sinhala vocals.

1000 Feet of Hope and Palimpsest:

India and Europe at Indian Cultural Centre

Indian Cultural Centre will screen documentary films titled 1000 Feet of Hope by Faiza Khan and the film Palimpsest: India and Europe by Archana Kapoor at 5.30 pm on December 28 at its auditorium.

1000 Feet of Hope is on an artificial low-cost limb invented by an illiterate craftsman – the Jaipur Foot that has given a new lease of life to thousands in India. Now it makes its way to Jaffna, where the team attempts to fit 1,000 limbs in one month. The film follows the journey of this group as they continue to forge new medical boundaries and break political ones.

Palimpsest: India and Europe, helps understand fascinating cross cultural influences in societies that geographically so far away yet emotionally so close to India. It is a journey through five countries of Europe to experience the influence of India’s diverse and colourful culture that has gently and silently moved into societies which do not have linguistic, historical or colonial ties with India.

The documentary weaves stories of Europeans as they interface with Indian dance, music and cinema and interpret them in their own way.

The admission is free on first come first served basis.

Albopictus to battle dengue menace

Gunapala Karunapathirana has produced a short play Albopictus which gives a message on the dengue menace and how to prevent it. He has directed dramas such as Meda Peradiga and Puran Kethe Pambaya. His teledramas include Ira Handa Yata, Nimak Nethi Sasara Maga and Avurudhu Udanaya.

The play is staged free by the Karuna Guna Samaja Seva Padanama, Vaidya Road, Dehiwela.