Sirasa Dancing Stars | |
---|---|
Presented by |
|
Judges |
|
Country of origin | Sri Lanka |
No. of seasons | 3 |
Original release | |
Network | Sirasa TV |
Release | February 9, 2008 – June 14, 2015 |
Sirasa Dancing Stars is a Sri Lankan reality dance show broadcast by Sirasa TV. It went on air on February 9, 2008. It won the award for the most popular program in Sri Lanka earlier that year. It's yet another creation of Mr. Susara Dinal, who also created Sirasa Superstar season 1; Season 2; And Sirasa Kumariya which were some of the most popular programs when they were broadcast on Sirasa TV. Many stars have given their utmost support to make this show a success. [1] Three seasons were completed in the show. [2] [3]
Season 1 (2008) | |
Dushyanth Weeraman & Hashini | Winner |
Nilanthi Dias & Nalin | Runner-up |
Roshan Ranwana & Sherril | July 13 |
Saliya Sathyajith & Rohini | July 13 |
Nilanthi Dias & Nalin | July 6 |
Nehara Pieris & Asanga De Silva | June 29 |
Anusha Damayanthi & Rashika | June 22 |
Upeksha Swarnamali & Sahan | June 8 |
Yureni Noshika & Chamika | June 1 |
Ranjan Ramanayake & Shaheema | May 25 |
Nehara Pieris & Asanga De Silva | May 18 |
Shiroshi Romeshika & Lucky | May 11 |
Janith Wickramage & Shanika | May 4 |
Anton Jude & Kathija | April 27 |
The season 2 was started just after the first season due to huge publicity. The show was presented by Nirosha Perera again and the judge panel was with two unchanged personnel, where Sabeetha Perera replaced Malini Fonseka. Former One Day International cricketer Akalanka Ganegama with Shaheema won the season 2. [4]
The third season of the show was started six years after the second season. The show also took a new look, where celebrities did not participate in the show. The judges were changed, as was the presenter. Malsha Ravihari won season 3. [5] [6]
Withanaarchchige Chamara Akalanka Ganegama, generally known as Akalanka Ganegama is a former Sri Lankan international cricketer, and currently a TV presenter, dancer and singer as well as an entrepreneur.
Sirasa Superstar was a musical reality show conducted in Sri Lanka by the TV channel Sirasa TV. The first four seasons were inspired by the program called American Idol an American singing competition series, the fifth and sixth seasons are similar to The Voice. The seventh season was finished on 9 July 2016. The show has been succeeded by The Voice Sri Lanka from 2020 onwards.
Api Nodanna Live was a Sri Lankan comedy sketch television show that was broadcast by Sirasa TV. It starred Gaminda Priyaviraj and Suneth Chithrananda as the characters Podi Malli and Chooti Malli. Both names connote younger brother. However, chooti usually has more emphasis, so Chooti Malli is probably to be considered the younger of the two characters.
Upeksha Swarnamali, popularly known as "Paba", is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television and a former member of the Sri Lanka Parliament. She gained popularity for her role on the television series "Paba" broadcast on Independent Television Network.
Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. One of the most popular film actresses in Sinhala cinema, Ekanayake has won several awards as the most popular actress in multiple times.
Sadda Vidda Rajapakse Palanga Pathira Ambakumarage Ranjan Leo Sylvester Alphonsu, popularly known as Ranjan Ramanayake, is a former Sri Lankan politician, actor, film director, singer and script writer who appeared in a number of Sinhala language films. He is a former Member of the Parliament.
Roshan Ranawana is a Sri Lankan film actor and a model. Ranawana was awarded the most popular actors award at the Derana film awards in 2013.
Shihan Mihiranga Bennet, is a Sri Lankan musician, composer and songwriter. Considered one of the best products of reality shows, Mihiranga often known as the "Dream Boy" of the youth in Sri Lanka. He became the youth sensation in 2000s after Namal Udugama in 1990s.
Super Six, is a 2012 Sri Lankan coming-of-age sports comedy film directed and produced by Udara Palliyaguruge for Real Image Films. The film stars Saranga Disasekara and Paboda Sandeepaniin lead roles along with Hemal Ranasinghe, Aruni Rajapaksha, Roshan Ranawana, Pubudu Chathuranga and in supportive roles. The music was composed by Mahesh Denipitiya. It is the 1174th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. It is a remake of the 2007 Tamil film Chennai 600028.
Gonakumbura Pangukarage Shalani Tharaka Wijayabandara, popularly known as Shalani Tharaka, is a Sri Lankan actress and model. One of the most popular television actresses in Sri Lanka, Tharaka holds the title for the Sri Lankan beauty pageant Sirasa Kumariya which she won in 2007. Apart from acting, she is also a dancer, lyricist and author.
Gayesha Perera is a Sri Lankan actress, tv host, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Sri Lanka for Miss International 2006 beauty pageant.
Dancing Star is a 2009 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Susara Dinal and produced by Sirasa Movies for MTV Network (Pvt) Ltd. It stars popular singer Dushyanth Weeraman and newcomer Shiroshi Romeshika in lead roles along with Sanath Gunathilake and Nilanthi Dias. Music composed by Bathiya and Santhush. It is the 1120th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.
Rosa Kale (Rose Forest) (Sinhala: රෝස කැලේ) is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama mystery film directed by Nishantha Weerasingha and produced by Dhammika Siriwardena for Alankulama Films. It stars Indian actress Monika Maruthiraj and Roshan Ranawana in lead roles along with Sanath Gunathilake and Iranganie Serasinghe. Music co-composed by Rohana Weerasinghe and Bathiya and Santhush. It is the 1106th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.
Sri Lanka's Got Talent is a televised Sri Lankan talent show competition and is part of the global Got Talent franchise created by Simon Cowell. The program is produced by Stein Studios and Syco Entertainment, and broadcasts on Sirasa TV.
The first season of Sri Lankan talent show competition series Sri Lanka's Got Talent was broadcast on Sirasa TV from 3 March to 30 September 2018. The judge board inncluded Jackson Anthony, Soundarie David Rodrigo and Tillakaratne Dilshan with Lahiru Perera, Dilhani Ekanayake, Bathiya Jayakody and Pubudu Chathuranga serving as the guest judges for each semifinal respectively.
Kumarasinghe Arachchige Dona Chrihashni Nehara Canishia Pieris [Sinhala]), popularly as Nehara Pieris Rajapakse, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Particularly active in television, she is also a singer, dancer and a TV host.
Mapa Mudiyanselage Suraj Laksiri [Sinhala]), popularly as Suraj Mapa, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television as well as a Teledrama Producer, model, dancer, and a choreographer. Mapa is best known for the roles in many television serials such as Olu, Pooja, and Haara Kotiya. Apart from acting, he owns partnership in the brand named Elsa Clothing.
Kalabushana Gajanayake Arachchige Somi Kalani Chandrika Siriwardena, popularly as Chandrika Siriwardena, is a Sri Lankan songstress and playback singer. A pioneer artist in reality musical programs in Sri Lanka, she recorded the songs Midule Mal Sooriya Gaha Mudune, Igillila Yanna Yan and Ranabima Marune in a career that spanned more than six decades.
The Voice Teens is a singing reality talent program for teenagers in Sri Lanka. It is a spin-off of John de Mol Jr.'s Dutch reality singing competition The Voice; unlike the adult original, this version is geared toward teenagers and is part of a larger international franchise.
The Voice Kids is a singing competition reality television program from Sri Lanka, broadcast on Sirasa TV. It premiered on 23 September 2023, and is currently airing its first season. The series is based on the original Dutch singing competition, The Voice of Holland, created by media tycoon John de Mol Jr., and part of a larger international franchise.