The stars of today and yesteryear of the silverscreen will reunite for the 2022 edition of Ridee Reyak, a musical extravaganza sponsored by Dialog Axiata PLC.
This event will take place today, December 18 at the BMICH and will feature a portfolio of much-loved Sri Lankan music and dance.
In its 20th edition this year, Ridee Reyak by the Cine Star Foundation has grown in status as the most glamorous event in the local entertainment calendar. Through funds generated from Dialog Ridee Reyak, the Cine Star Foundation supports over 320 local cinema artists annually by providing medical and life insurance covers to its members and a monthly stipend for deserving yesteryear artists.
‘Dialog Ridee Reyak 2022’ will feature actors, who will sing and dance to popular hits. The star-studded line-up will include Malini Fonseka, Ravindra Randeniya, Jeewan Kumaratunga, Cletus Mendis, Sriyani Amarasena, Veena Jayakody, Bandu Samarasinghe, Sriyantha Mendis, Yashodha Wimaladharma, Sangeetha Weeraratne, Channa Perera, Anusha Damayanthi, Nilanthi Dias, Manjula Kumari, Roshan Pilapitiya, Suraj Mapa, Pubudu Chathuranga, Roshan Ranawana, Wasantha Kumaravila, Saranga Disasekara, Chillie Thilanka, Anuj Ranasinghe, Janith Wickramage, Chathurika Peiris, Bimal Jayakodi, Dinakshie Priyasad, Senali Fonseka, Udari Perera, Tharuka Wanniarachchi, Vinu Siriwardana, Mashi Siriwardene, Iresha Asanki, Shanudrie Priyasad, Mihira Sirithilaka, Dusheni De Silva, Tharindi Fernando, Gayan Wickramathilaka, and Dineth De Silva. The Channa Upuli Dance troupe will again light up the stage in the show’s 2022 edition.
Chairman of the Cine Star Foundation, Dr Jayantha Dharmadasa said, “Ridee Reyak was set up to incubate and safeguard the welfare and careers of Sri Lanka’s artist community. Under the leadership of Channa Wijewardena and with the collective force of our local artists, Much like in previous years, the 20th edition of Ridee Reyak too will be a memorable event and one that should not be missed.”
Board Member of the Cine Star Foundation, Dr Kishu Gomes said, “I am pleased and proud that Cine Star has reached a milestone of 20 years of hosting Ridee Reyak. Feats of this magnitude could not be achieved without the support of companies such as Dialog Axiata, who have provided crucial financial backing.”