The Fame Game Featuring Amritaa De Silva
Former Miss Sri Lanka and Miss World contestant Amritaa De Silva recently joined hosts Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz on The Fame Game for an engaging and candid conversation. Speaking from La Maison de Colombo, the French boutique restaurant that served as the venue for the discussion, Amritaa reflected on motherhood, pageantry, personal values, and the experiences that have shaped her life. During the interview, the former beauty queen opened
Athnan Cassim: From Pottuvil to Purpose
Growing up in the coastal town of Pottuvil, Athnan Cassim’s journey is one shaped by quiet resilience, disciplined ambition, and an unwavering belief in the power of education.
In Conversation with Eric Henry Heinrichs and Manisha Heinrichs
With a growing presence across social media, this couple has been winning hearts with their fun, cinematic, and deeply relatable content. From playful banter to moments that feel straight out of a romantic film, their videos capture the beauty of real relationships, unfiltered, emotional, and sometimes hilariously chaotic. Chances are, you’ve already come across them on your feed, laughing along with their take on everyday love. But beyond the pe
Fame Game Featuring Annesley Malewana
Sri Lankan music legend Annesley Malewana recently joined hosts Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz on The Fame Game for an engaging and nostalgic conversation that revisited the golden era of local pop music, the inspiration behind the biographical film centred on Clarence Wijewardena, and their shared musical journey.
On Kaber Vasuki’s Frangipani
There is a particular kind of song you don’t discover. It finds you. It arrives at the exact moment your armour has slipped.
Sir Nishan Canagarajah: From Jaffna to Knighthood Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, UK
It is not often that one gets the opportunity to sit across from someone who has been knighted, and rarer still when that individual is a proud Sri Lankan whose journey began on our island and rose to global distinction. Professor Sir Nishan Canagarajah is one such figure. From his early years in Jaffna to leading the University of Leicester as Vice Chancellor, his story is one of resilience, intellect and quiet determination. I was introduced to
Legacy Builders featuring Anika Williamson Non-Executive Director – JAT Holdings PLC
In boardrooms where strategy meets stewardship, Anika Williamson represents a generation of leaders shaped equally by legacy and global perspective. A Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director of JAT Holdings PLC, Anika has played a pivotal role in guiding the organization through its evolution from a family-founded enterprise to a publicly listed multinational operating across South Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia. With over a decade
DR. SHEHAN JAYASURIYA: BRIDGING TRADITION, EDUCATION, AND IMPACT
Dr. Shehan Jayasuriya’s journey is defined by resilience, purpose, and a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives. From his early beginnings in Avissawella to pursuing postgraduate studies in Ayurveda in India, his story reflects determination, discipline, and a commitment to service. A doctor, aspiring academic, and youth mentor, he represents a new generation of Sri Lankan professionals who are both rooted in tradition and forwa
A Quarter-Century of Compassion with LAF In conversation with Prof. Shehan Williams
As the Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation (LAF) marks a quarter-century of steadfast devotion to persons living with dementia and their families, it stands as a beacon of hope, compassion, and community resilience.
IN CONVERSATION WITH OVIN AMARATUNGA
Building a successful career rarely follows a perfectly straight path. For Ovin Amaratunga, the journey has been defined by curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to explore opportunities beyond conventional expectations. Although his academic foundation began in agriculture, he carved a professional path in international marketing and global trade, demonstrating how diverse disciplines can intersect in powerful ways. Today, as Executive in Int
Deborah Dissanayake: Navigating Leadership in Logistics with Passion and Resilience
For more than twenty-five years, Deborah “Debbie” Dissanayake has built an impressive career in an industry that was once widely considered male dominated.
IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. SIRIMAL DILMIKA
The story of Dr. Srimal Dilmika is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose. Growing up in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, his childhood was profoundly shaped by the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which destroyed homes, livelihoods, and left entire communities struggling to rebuild.
Kasturi Chellaraja on Leadership, Resilience, and Wellness
Kasturi Chellaraja is a trailblazing corporate leader whose journey spans national sports and global business leadership. She is the former Group CEO of Hemas Holdings and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of 5-Hour International Corporation in Singapore and Head of APAC. Throughout her career, she has consistently broken barriers in traditionally male-dominated corporate spaces, setting an example for women everywhere.
Children Need Families Not Orphanages! The 21 Year Fight of Lynn Stanier
She describes herself simply as a mother from the United Kingdom. Yet over the past 21 years, Lynn Stanier has become one of the most influential voices advocating for an end to child institutionalisation in Sri Lanka. As Founder and CEO of Their Future Today, a child protection charity working across Sri Lanka, she has dedicated more than two decades to reuniting children with families, preventing unnecessary separation and building alternatives
IN CONVERSATION WITH KASUN SIGERA
Communication is everything. My journey with Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation shaped my confidence and clarity of thought. When you speak to a nation, you understand responsibility in a different way. Every word matters. In corporate leadership, strategy is meaningless if you cannot articulate your vision clearly. Influence is not about power. It is about the ability to connect, inspire, and simplify complexity. Whether in a boardroom or in front
Featuring Ramani Fernando
For decades, Ramani Fernando has been the face of modern hairstyling, beauty, and makeup in Sri Lanka. Her contribution to the industry extends beyond creating glamorous looks. She has cultivated a
Engineering Opportunity: How Bonfire Is Turning South Asian Talent into Global Reach
There was a time when making music in Sri Lanka meant accepting certain invisible ceilings. You could build a loyal audience at home. You could trend on local radio. You might even go viral for a week. But beyond that, the pathways thinned. Royalty statements arrived late or not at all. Global platforms felt distant and algorithmic. The business side of music remained opaque, spoken about in half-understood industry terms that rarely translated i
Udara Cumaratunga General Manager Commercial and Marketing, South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd
In an industry defined by scale, speed and operational precision, leadership is often measured in volumes moved and efficiencies delivered. For Udara Cumaratunga, General Manager Commercial
The Lives We Pass: How Nazly Ahmed Sees What We Overlook
Colombo is often described in headlines and statistics. A financial hub. A city in recovery. A coastline of commerce and contradiction. But cities are not built only of policy or crisis.
Jayaflava: A Love Letter to Sri Lanka in Six Dishes.
For decades, Sri Lanka has been sold to the world through postcard images of palm-fringed beaches and colonial-era charm. But beneath the glossy travel brochures lies a far more complex,
The Voice of a Nation Ranjit Fernando on Six Decades of Sri Lankan Cricket
For generations of Sri Lankan cricket fans, the voice of Ranjit Fernando has been inseparable from the rhythm of the game itself. Calm yet deeply evocative, informed yet never overbearing, his commentary
In Conversation with Shreen Kumarathunga & Chandraleka Perera.
Extra Shots is a high energy live entertainment experience curated by Shereen Kumaranathunga and Chandralekha Perera, two influential figures in Sri Lanka’s creative and performing arts landscape. Conceived as more than just a concert, the event brings together music, performance, atmosphere, and audience interaction to create an immersive night of entertainment. With careful attention to production quality and artistic collaboration, Extra Shots
