Maathru Pooja

Popular singer Sarath Weerasinghe's Maathru Pooja' to mark the 30th anniversary of his stage performance will be held today at 5.00 p.m. at Veyangoda, Sanasa Theatre.

His famous hits, 'Me Ath Bhavaye', `Obai Obe Sinaa Podai', `Hitchi Nage', Ridihawadi etc. are still fresh in the minds of his fans.

His foray into the music world began at the age of 12 when he became the winner at an open singing contest. It was under the tutelage of Visharada Dharmasena Jayalath and vocalist Y.M.W. Sena that he further improved his singing skills.

"Samaru Mihiri Gee" musical concert (1975), Veyangoda Classics, SLBC's `Pibidena Gayaka Parapura', `Heta Paayana Tharu' provided the necessary skills to improve his skills. Apart from singing his other acquirements were confined to sports.

He captained the CTB Volleyball Team and was appointed a member of Sri Lanka Nationals Volleyball Selection Board.

`Madura Gee', `Swarangee', `Obai Obe Sinaa Podai' and Pawasa Nivana Gee Amadara' were his popular solo performances. Through his presentation, `Apsaravi', he gave a helping hand to the amateurs in the music field. So far he has released a number of CDs and cassettes.

He has made his presentation, Maathru Pooja, an occasion to pay tribute to his mother who will present awards to 27 artistes who extended a helping hand to him during the formative years of his career.