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Tagore Film Festival will be held from September 1-5 September at the NFC Cinema, 303, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. It is held as a part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Rabindranath Tagore and organised by the Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo in association with Directorate of Film Festivals, New Delhi.

In Sri Lanka the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore is celebrated with the support of the Ministry of Posts, Government of Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Arts, Government of Sri Lanka, the University of Colombo, the University of Jayawardenepura, the University of Kelaniya, the High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Tagore Society of Sri Lanka and India Sri Lanka Foundation.

The films are directed by the celebrated film directors Satyajit Ray and Rituparno Ghosh. The films to be screened during the 5 day festival are Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road) directed by Satyajit Ray on Thursday 1 September, at 6.30pm, Choker Bhali (Sand of the Eye) directed by Rituparno Ghosh on 2 September, 2011 at 6.00 pm, Ghare Baire (Home and the world) directed by Satyajit Ray on 3 September, at 6.30pm, Agantuk (The Stranger) directed by Satyajit Ray on 4 September at 6.30pm , Rabindranath Tagore (Documentary in English) at 6.00pm and Charulatha (The Lonely Wife) directed by Satyajit Ray at 7.00pm on 5 September. All films except the documentary on Tagore are in Bengali with English subtitles.

Pather Panchali is a film based on Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay's Bengali 1929 novel of the same name. The film was the directorial debut of Satyajit Ray. The first film of The Apu Trilogy, it depicts the childhood of the protagonist Apu in the rural countryside of Bengal in the 1920s. It features Subir Banerjee, Kanu Banerjee and Karuna Banerjee.

Choker Bhali - The story details the relationships of Binodini, Ashalata and Mahendra and Mahendra's best friend Bihari as they deal with issues like distrust, adultery, lies, and numerous problems between them. It features Aiswarya Rai, Prasanjit Chatterjee, and Raima Sen.

Ghare Baire is one of the most telling statements on women’s empowerment. Encouraged by her Bengali noble husband Nikhil, Bimala takes her first step to emancipation, only to fall for the hypocritical, but charismatic nationalist leader Sandip. It features Victor Banerjee, Jenifer Kendal and Soumitra Chatterjee.

Agantuk was Satyajit Ray's last film, and it is based on one of his short stories, Atithi (The Guest). It features Utpal Dutt and Mamta Shanker.

Rabindranath Tagore (Documentary in English) – Made by Stayajit Ray in 1961 to celebrate Tagore’s birth Centenary, this dramatized documentary features some deft cinematic touches of a master filmmaker that sets it apart from most biographical

Charulatha - Based upon the novella Nastanirh ("The Broken Nest") by Rabindranath Tagore. It features Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee and Sailen Mukherjee.

Here with we are attaching the images of the five films. For the Film Festival invitation cards can be collected from the Indian Cultural Centre.

Suba saha Yasa

A scene from the play

Simon Navagattegama's Suba saha Yasa will be staged at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo 7 on September 2 at 3.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.

The cast includes Sriyantha Mendis, Nihal Fernando, Kusum Renu, Srinath Maddumage, Samadara Ariyawansa, Wasantha Wittachchi, Kumara Thirimadura, Amaradasa Thalgahagoda, Deepika Abeygunaratne, Ratne D. Nambuge, Premakumara Dassanayake, Susil Perera, Neil Ravindra, Ravindra Ariyarathna and Asoka Zoysa. Make-up is by Wasantha Wittachchi and Stanley Oumar has directed the music.

Bakamuna Veedi Basi

Rajitha Dissanayake's Bakamuna Veedi Basi (Owl in the Street) will be staged at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo 7 on September 3 at 3 pm and 7 pm.

The cast includes Shyam Fernando, Jayani Senanayaka, Dharmapriya Dias, Prasad Sooriyaarachchi, Sampath Jayaweera and Priyankara Ratnayaka.

Balloth Ekka Be

Ravindu Ariyaratne's Balloth Ekka Be will be staged at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo 7 on September 4 at 3.30 pm and 7 pm.

The cast includes Wijaya Nandasiri, Roshan Pilapitiya, Gihan Fernando, Kumara Thirimadura, Saman Hemarathna and Anusha Dissanayake. Shantha Peiris has directed the music.

Gabbara Minisa

Sriyantha Mendis's Gabbara Minisa (Pregnant Man) will be staged at the Namel Punchi Theatre, Colombo 8 on September 3 at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m.

The cast include Sriyantha Mendis, Kusum Renu, Sarath Kothalawela, Wasantha Vittachchi, Malkanthi Jayasinghe, Sujeewa Priyalal and Mihiri Priyangani. The music is directed by Anthony Surendra.

Captured moments the Odyssey continues

The third exhibition of paintings by Chandrasena Perera entitled ‘Captured moments the Odyssey continues’ will be held today at Lionel Wendt Art gallery, Colombo 7.

Upul holds 'Nec Ru' solo exhibition

Upul Jayashantha will present his second solo exhibition 'Nec Ru' at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery, Colombo 7 on September 2.

All paintings done with oil and canvas express rural themes such as love, passion, peace and historical sites.

Crafts exhibition

An innovative and creative exhibition of hidden talent by the differently abled students of “Active Minds” will be held at the Girl Guide Headquarters, Colombo 7, on September 1 and 2 from 10.00a.m. to 6.00p.m. each day.

Children at “Active Minds” focus on personal, social and emotional development, communication and language and physical development. Basic living skills and interaction with normal children in a homely, comfortable setting facilitates understanding and adaptation with the real world.

Regular workshops for parents providing them with the knowledge on how to enhance their children’s progress is a special feature of our school.

Individual curriculums together with a wide variety of extra curricular activities are provided in line with each child’s skill levels.

Occupational therapy and speech therapy during the early years with special vocational training during their adolescence completes the package to an independent stable and happy life.

These children are specially talented and love to engage in arts and crafts and their exhibits are a testimony of their skill levels and the exemplary training provided by the teachers.

The items on display will be arts and crafts, table linen, household items, pillows, cushions, cushion covers, quilted bed covers, bags, rugs etc.

Your participation in this event will not only encourage and motivate the children, but also provide you with easy craft ideas to practise with your children.

Unwinnable war

Unwinnable war , a tribute to war heroes was launchedrecently at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management's auditorium Colombo 3.

State music ceremony 2011

State Music Ceremony 2011 organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs , Ministry of Culture and Arts, Sri Lanka Arts Council and State Music Panel will be held on August 30 at 5.00 p.m. at Temple Trees, Colombo 3.

Public lecture

A public lecture entitled ‘ Towards compiling a history of Sri Lankan philosophy’ will be delivered by Prof. Y.Karunadasa , visiting Professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong tomorrow at 5.00p.m. at the Gamini Dissanaayke auditorium at Mahaweli Centre, Colombo 7.

Subashini , International director

Sri Lanka national director of BDFI (Ballroom Dancers Federation International Sri Lanka), Subashini Dias Abeygunawardena was elected as International director at the recently concluded AGM of the Ballroom Dancers Federation International held in the U.K.

Italian translation of Madol Duwa

Italian translation of Martin Wickramasinghe’s Madol Duwa by Thilina Lankapura will be launched tomorrow at Sri Lanka National Library auditorium. Ven. Agalakada Sirisumana and Dr.Gunadasa Amerasekara will be the main speakers at the launch.

Mal Wehi Poda

Mal Wehi Poda, an original collection of art songs by Sunil Edirisinghe will be launched on September 1 at the Public Library auditorium. Poet Ratnathsri Wijesinghe will deliver the keynote address.

Ethgale Senehasa

Wimalasiri Agalakada's latest book Ethgale Senehasa will be launched at Idland House, Horagasdeka Handiya, Vilimbula, Henegama on August 31 at 3 pm.

Launch of 3 books

Amara Hewamadduma's Amara Samara -6, Amara Samara 7 and Amara Samara 8 will be launched at the Sambudha Jayanthi Mandiraya, Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo 3 on September 5 at 3 p.m.

Battle in Time

Anjani and Sashi Mariathasan's Battle in Time will be launched at Dukes Court 2, Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo 2 on September 2 at 6 p.m.

Eya Sonia (She is Sonia)

Sampath Bandara's first political biography Eya Sonia (She is Sonia) was launched recently as a Sarasavi publication. Sonia Gandhi is the longest serving president in the 125-year-old Indian National Congress Party. She is also the Chairperson of the ruling United Progressive Alliance in the Lok Sabha since 2004.

In 2010 Sonia was ranked as the ninth most powerful person on the planet by the Forbes magazine.