Senior Professor Upul Ranjith HewawitanagamageProfessor of Hindi
Contact:
Department of Hindi Studies
Room No. K2 -201
Department of Hindi Studies
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Residential Address:
369/4A, Pintaliya Road,
Pahala Biyanvila
Kadawatha,
Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94-11-2-903794 (Office)
+94-60-2-191988 (Residence)
+94-71-8007195 (Mobile)
Email: upul@kln.ac.lk (University)
upulranjith@gmail.com
Room No. K2 -201
Department of Hindi Studies
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Residential Address:
369/4A, Pintaliya Road,
Pahala Biyanvila
Kadawatha,
Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94-11-2-903794 (Office)
+94-60-2-191988 (Residence)
+94-71-8007195 (Mobile)
Email: upul@kln.ac.lk (University)
upulranjith@gmail.com
Academic Qualifications:
| Doctor of Philosophy in Hindi Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India-2004. | ||||
| Certificate in Bengali Language, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India-2004. | ||||
| Master of Philosophy in Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka-1998. | ||||
| Postgraduate Diploma in Writership and Communication University of Sri Jayawardhanepura, Sri Lanka-1990. | ||||
| Vaadya Vishaarad (Violin), Bhaatkhande Sangiit Vidyaapiith Lucknow, Uttar Pardesh, India-1990. | ||||
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka–1985.
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Teaching Experience:
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Posts being held and previously held in the University:
- Secretary, Welfare Society, Kelaniya University Teachers' Association. 2016- 2017
- Session Chair, International Conference on Humanities-2015, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya
- Member, Task Force Committee of the Senate, University of Kelaniya, 2015- to date
- Session Chair, International Postgraduate Research Conference-2015, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya
- Member, The Quality Assurance Committee of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015- to date
- Member, Review Committee of the ICH 2015, Faculty of Humanities
- Committee Member, Senior Common Room, 2014-2016
- President, Welfare Society, Kelaniya University Teachers' Association, 2013-2015
- Executive Committee Member, Senior Common Room, 2013- to date
- Member, Editorial Board, Students Hand Book, University of Kelaniya, 2013- 2017
- Chairperson, Quality and Innovation Grant (QIG), Faculty of Humanities, 2011
- Head, Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya, 16.10.2006 - 16.10.2009
- Member, Board of Studies, Faculty of Humanities, 2006-to date
- Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Humanities, 1995-to date
- Member, Board of Senate, 2006-to date
- Member, Board of Management of CODL/CDCE, 2006-2009, 2011-2014
- Member, CULTEC, 2006-2009, 2011-to date
- Member, Mission and Vision Statement Committee, Faculty of Humanities, 2012
- Member, Visual Management Consultative Committee, (A Voluntary Project), 2006-to date
- Member/Executive Committee Member and Co-Editor, The Arts Council, 2005-2007
- Coordinator, IRQUE Project (Social Science and Humanities), 2005-2007
- National Executive Committee Member, Alumni Association, University of Kelaniya, 2006-2007
- Web Master, Dept. of Hindi Studies, 2006-2007
- Co-Coordinator, International Conference on Humanities to mark the 50th anniversary of the University of Kelaniya, 2008
- Member, E-Journal Committee, Faculty of Humanities, 2007
- Member, General Resources Sub Committee, 9th Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG)-2007, University of Kelaniya
- Editor (Sinhala), Publication of 9th Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG)-2007, University of Kelaniya
- Acting Head, Dept. of Hindi Studies, 2005-2006
- Student Counsellor, Faculty of Humanities, 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2006/2007
- Member, Peace Committee, University of Kelaniya, 2006
- Member, Development Committee, Faculty of Humanities, 2005/2006
- Member, Web Development Committee, Faculty of Humanities, 2006
- Resource Person, Rasa Kalana (Inter Faculty Instrumental Music Competition), IRQUE Project, Dept. of Accountancy, 2006
- Member, Organizing Committee, 10th International Conference on Sri Lankan Studies, 2005
- Coordinator, Programme on Increased Intake for IT and Computer Science, University of Kelaniya, 2005
- Member, Selection Board, Faculty of Humanities, 2005
- Academic Warden, Hemachandra Rai Hostel, 2004/2005
- Member Web Committee, Faculty of Humanities, 2004
- Senior Treasurer, Hindi Parishad, Dept. of Hindi Studies, 1995-2000
- Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Humanities, 1999
- Lecturer-in-Charge, Dept. of Hindi Studies, 1995-1999
- Member, 40th Anniversary Exhibition Committee, Faculty of Humanities, 1998
- Member, Selection Board, Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), 1998
Posts being held and previously held outside the University (National and International):
- The Director, Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 15.11.2020 - 14.11.2022
- Member of the board of Tele Drama, Films and Commercial Programmes, Ministry of
- Mass Media, Government of Sri Lanka. 21.09.2020-to date
- Member of News Readers Interview Panel, SLBC, 17 September 2020.
- Vice Chairman, State Literary Consultant Board 2020-2022, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka, 2020.
- Member, Highest Jury of Swarna Pustaka Award-2020, Sri Lanka Book Publishers' Association, Sri Lanka.
- Member of editorial, SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo. 14.09.2020-to date
- External Examiner for Ph. D. programme in Hindi, Central University of Punjab, Punjab, India, 24.06.2020- to date
- Language Consultant, KADIRA DIVYA RAAJA' a feature film, Directed by Prof. Sunil Ariyarathne, 2020
- Language Consultant for Hindi, National Institute of Language Education and Training (NIELT), Ministry of National Languages, Sri Lanka. From 2019-up to date
- Senior Professor on Assignment Basis, Dept. of Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. From 21.01.2019-30.03.2020
- Member of Referee Panel, 'Coherence' A Refereed Multi-disciplinary Journal (ISSN 0976-5301), D.A.V. College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar-135001, Haryana, India. 2018
- Panel Member, State Radio Awards-2018, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka, 2018
- Visiting Professor, Hindi Enhance Course, Dept. of Sinhala, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Language Consultant for Hindi Movie Subtitles, Independence Television Network Sri Lanka, (ITN) May 2018- to date
- Language Consultant, YASHODHARA' a feature film, Directed by Prof. Sunil Ariyarathne, 2017
- Consultant, Hindi Prachaar Mitra Mandal, Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo, 2016- to date
- Member, Syllabus Committee for Hindi, University of Peradeniya, 2016
- Chairman, Tele Drama Appeal Board, Independence Television Network Sri Lanka, (ITN) 24 July 2016- 2020
- Member, Public Performance Board (Censor Board) in Sri Lanka, 2015- 2019
- External Examiner for Ph. D. programme in Hindi, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, 2014- to date
- External Examiner for Ph. D. programme in Hindi, Tezpur University, Napaan, Tezpur, Assam, India, 2014- to date
- Moderator/Second Examiner, Kotalawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 2015- to date
- Moderator/Second Examiner, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2014- to date
- Member, Book Review Committee, State Literary Festival, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, 2015
- Member, Book Review Committee, Godage National Literary Festival, 2014
- Moderator/Second Examiner, Dept. of Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2004-to date
- Member, Syllabus Committee for Hindi, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2007
- Member, Syllabus Committee for Hindi, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2007
- Evaluator, Book Review Project, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, 2007
- Moderator/Second Examiner, Languages Unit, Gampaha Wikkramaarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2006-to date
- Moderator, Hindi Studies New Syllabus, Dept. of Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2006
- Resource Person, Conference of 10th Anniversary Celebrations of Sabaragamauwa University of Sri Lanka, 2006
- Member, Selection Committee, Dept. of Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2005
- Language Consultant (Sinhala), Library of Congress, Consulate of the United States of America, New Delhi Branch, India. 2002-2003
- Resource Person, Committee of GCE O/L and A/L Hindi syllabi, Dept. of Languages,
- National Institute of Education (NIE), 1996-1999, 2005- to date
- Examiner, Hindi Madhyama Examination
- Praachiina Bhashopakaara Samitiya, Dept. of Examination, Sri Lanka. 1993-1999
Awards and Scholarships:
National-
- State Literary Award for best translated Hindi Short Stories, 2000.
- Godage Literary Award for best translated Hindi Novel, 2013
- Vice Chancellor’s Award, University of Kelaniya, 2007, 2013, 2016, 2018
- State Literary Award for best translated Hindi/Bengali Short Stories, 2019.
- World Hindi Award, 9th World Hindi Conference, Government of India, 2012
- Special Award for International Hindi Scholars, Lucknow University, Lucknow, India, 2013
- Saahitya Shrii, International Hindi Association, USA, 2014
- World Hindi Honour Award, Adhaarshilaa World Hindi Mission, Uttarakhand, 2019
Research and Publications:
Books:
Participating as a resource person/special guest speaker via web in International Webinars organised by various Indian universities and colleges such as Mumbai University (Mumbai), Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi), St. Theresa College (Kerala), P U College (Kakinada), Arts, Commerce and Science College, Laanjaa, Maharashtra etc. during Corona lock down period and up to now.
Research Articles:
- Eid Ulela: Hindi Short Stories, Author 1996, Godage 2006
- Hindi Saahitya Itihaasaya: Samkshiptha Hedinvimak, Author 1998, 2009, 2017
- Sirakaariya: Hindi Short Stories, Godage 1999 (Best Translation, State Literary Award-2000)
- Naagaalantaye Janakathaa (Folk Tales of Nagaland), Godage 1999
- Gamvatura: Hindi-Benagaali Short Stories, Fast Publishing 2006
- Basanthii Havaa: Hindi Verse-Prose Collection, Author 2007 (Text Book for Hindi Certificate Course)
- Hindi Saahitya Samved: Hindi Verse-Prose Collection, Author 2008 (Text Book for Hindi Diploma Course)
- Samudurehi Ataramanvuu Minisaa (Kamleshver's Hindi Novel), Fast Publishing 2011 (Best Translation, Godage National Literary Festival-2012)
- Dogrii Janakathaa (Dogrii Lok Kathaaen), Godage 2013
- Bhiil Aadivaasi Janakathaa (Bhiil Aadivaasiyon kii Lok Kathaaen), Godage 2013
- Hindi Janakathaa (Hindi Lok Kathaaen), Godage 2013
- Nagenahira Bhaarataye Janakathaa (Puurv Bhaarat kii Lok Kathaaen), Godage 2013
- Moldaviyaanu Janakathaa (Moldavian Folk Tales), Godage 2013
- Godse@Gandhi.Com, (Hindi Drama by Prof. Asgar Wajahath) Fast Publishing 2015
- Iskole Mahattaya, (Mahashweta Devi's Novel 'Maaster Saab') Fast Publishing 2015 (Nominated for best translations, State Literary Award-2016)
- Punya-Paap Evam Kusal-Akusal : Ek Parichay (Hindi Translation of Pin-Pav saha Kusal-Akusal Ven Kara Handunaageniima), Godage, 2017
- Hataraman Handiye Hitagat Minihaa (a collection Hindi/Bengali Short Stories), Sadeepa, 2016 (Nominated for best translations, State Literary Award-2017)
- Pyaariyaa Pissu Vatuneya (a collection of Hindi/Bengali Short Stories) Sadeepa, 2018 (Best Translation, State Literary Award-2019)
- Tewanna (a Hindi novel by Kamleshwar), Fast Publishing 2020
- Arunaachal Predesh hi Janakathaa (Arunaachal pradesh ki Lok Kathaaen), Godage 2020 (in press)
- 'New Trends of Hindi Studies in Sri Lanka', Vishwa Rang1st International Hindi Conference, Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, India. (7th to 10th Nov., 2019)
- 'A Study of the Themes of the Jataka Tales: with special reference to 'Good Advice', 11th Surin International Folklore Festival and Symposium, Sunrindra Rajabhat University, Surin, Thailand. (15th to 25th January, 2016)
- 'A Study of the Similarities of the Jātaka Tales and Hindi Folk Tales', International Conference on Folk Literature: Global Perspective, Indira Gandhi (Sr.) College, Nanded, India (28-30 January, 2016)
- 'Jaatak Kathaaon thathaa Avadhii Lok Kathaaon ka Ek Adhyayan: Bhiimsen Jaatak evam Avadhii Lok Kathaa Tiismaarkhaan', International Avadhi Conference, Bhagavaandin Arya Kanyaa Colege, Lakhimpur, Khiirii, Uttar Pradesh, India. (24-25 December 2015)
- 'Hindi Studies, Education and Modern Technology in Sri Lanka', presented at International Hindi Seminar, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India, Published in Seminar Volume and shodhhindi.wordpress.com (12-13 December 2013)
- 'Hindi Studies and Education in Sri Lanka', presented at International Hindi Seminar, Lucknow University, Lucknow, India (10-11 January 2014)
- 'Naama Siddhi Jaataka and six Hindi Folk Tales: a critical study on similarity and dissimilarity', presented at International Hindi Seminar, Pundit Shambhunath Shukla PG, College, Shahdol, India (8-10 November 2014)
- 'Hindi Folk Tales: a study on themes', presented at International Research Seminar, Nagpur University, India (10-12 January, 2015)
- 'Hindi Folk Tales: a study on message', presented at International Hindi Seminar, Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Kalyan, India (27-28 November, 2015)
- 'A Study of Stories of Ram and Krishna depicted in Jaataka Tales', presented at International Research Seminar, Shri Bhaagwat Vidyaapith Shikshasatri Maha Vidyalaya, Somnath Sanskrit University, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India (27-28 March 2016)
- 'A Study of Mahaayaana Jaataka Stories', 10th International Conference, Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2005
- 'The Genesis and the Evolution of the Jataka Stories', International Conference on Social Sciences-2008, Sri Lanka (ICSSL), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Mahaayaana Sampradaaye Jaataka Kathaa Pilibanda Vimarshanayak', 9th Annual Research Symposium-2008, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Nuutana Sammata Hindii Bhaashaave Madhyama Purusha Sarvanaama', 8th Annual Research Symposium-2007, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- 'A Visual Management System for Universities: A case study of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka', Annual Research Symposium-2006, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya (with other four members).
- 'Khayaal Hindi Folk Drama: a study', Annual Research Symposium-2006, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Ajantha Lenhi Jaataka Kathaa Situvam' Seminar on 'Literature and Archaeology', Polonnaruwa Museum, Central Cultural Fund, 2006
- 'Hindi Folk Literature; an introduction' Seminar on 10th Anniversary Celebrations of Sabaragamuwa University, 2006
- 'Maanch: Hindii Jana Naatakaya Pilibanada Addhayayanayak', Annual Research Symposium-2005, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
Participating as a resource person/special guest speaker via web in International Webinars organised by various Indian universities and colleges such as Mumbai University (Mumbai), Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi), St. Theresa College (Kerala), P U College (Kakinada), Arts, Commerce and Science College, Laanjaa, Maharashtra etc. during Corona lock down period and up to now.
Research Articles:
- 'Pashchaat Nuutanawaadaye Muulika Vivaadaya Marxwaadaya Samagay', Felicitation Volume of Senior Professor Prema Podimenike, 2016, Department of Economics, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.
- 'Bhaaratiya Bauddha Kalaave Jaataka Lakuna' The Humanities Journal, Vol. 16, 2014, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Pashchaat Nuutanavaadaye Muulika Vivaadaya Maaksvaadaya Samagai', The Humanities Journal, Vol. 14, 2010, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Uttara Bhaarataye Nava Avurudu Utsava', H I N D I Journal, Vol. II, 2007, Dept. of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Hindi Saahityaye Nava Kavi Parapura', H I N D I Journal, Vol. II, 2007, Dept. of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Vidyaalankaara Pirivenin Aalokaya Labu Bharatiiya Pandivaru', The Humanities Journal, 50th Anniversary Volume, 2007, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Sri Lankaa Mein Hindii Adhyayan ththaa Adhyaapan', Dakkhina, Prof. J. W. Gair Felicitation, 2007, Dept. of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Hindi Ketikathaa Thulin Pilibimbu vana Gami Jiivitaya' a felicitation for Prof. Minivan P. Thilakarathne, Godage 1999
- 'Nautankii Hindi Jana Naatakaya', H I N D I Journal, Vol. I, 1998, Dept. of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Hindi Bhaashaka Kalaapaye Upabhaashaa Pilibanda Adhyayanayak', The Journal of Humanities, Vol. I, 1997, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.
- 'Nuutana Hindi Ketikathaava saha Piiditha Saahityaya', Sambhaavya-2, 1995, Kelaniya.
Monographs:
- Nuutana Simhala Bhaashana Vyavahaaraye Purushavaachii Sarvanaama, A Monograph 2005
- Maanch: Hindi Folk Drama, A Monograph 2007
- Khyaal: Hindi Folk Drama, A Monograph 2007
Editions:
- Chief Editor, H I N D I Journal-1, Dept. of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1998
- Co-Editor, Humanities Journal-2, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,1999
- Chief Editor, H I N D I Journal-2, Dept. of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2007
- Co-Editor, Kalaa Diipanii, Vol. I, Magazine of Arts Council, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2006
- Co-Editor, Retrospect, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2006
- Co-Editor, Hela Gii Magehi Yathi Pelahara: Puujya Rambukama Siddhartha Naahimi Sambhaavanaa, (A felicitation volume of Sinhala lyrics writer Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero) Fast Publishing, 2006
- Co-Editor, Sansthuti: Mahaachaarya Chandrasiri Palliyaguru Abhinandana Granthaya, (A felicitation volume of Prof. Chandrasiri Palliyaguru) Godage Publishers, 2009
- Co-Editor, Videsha Saahitya Parivarthana Sangrahaya, Dept. of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2009
- Co-Editor, Paathaavali, Indian Publisher, 2010 (A/L Hindi Text Book)
- Co-Editor, T. M. Jayarathna Gee Saraniya, Fast Publishing, 2013
- Co-Editor, Prasaada Sambhaavanaa, University of Kelaniya, 2014
- Co-Editor, Kiviyara Yathivara Nimavum Pelahara, Rambukana Siddhartha Maahimi Saalis Vasaka Nirmaana Pratyavekshaava, (A felicitation volume of Sinhala lyrics writer Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero) Fast Publishing, 2016
- Co-Editor, Mahinda Chandrasekara Saalis Wasaka Gii Pada Asiriya, (A felicitation volume of Sinhala lyrics writer Mahinda Chandrasekara), Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Government of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 2017
Audio Books (Listening Literature):
- 'Paw Samaawa' (Sinhala translation of 'Praayashchitt' Hindi short story by Bhagawathicharan Warmaa) (11.04.2020)
- 'Gamwathura' (Sinhala translation of 'Baadh' Hindi/Baanglaa short story by Mahashwetaa Devi) (12.04.2020)
- 'Hataraman Handiye Hitagath Minihaa' (Sinhala translation of 'Chauraahe Par Khadaa Aadmii' Hindi short story by Sharad Joshi) (12.04.2020)
- 'Sinha Hadawatha' (Sinhala translation of Dogri Folk Tales) (13.04.2020)
- 'Dushta Nikamaa' (Sinhala translation of Dogri Folk Tales) (13.04.2020)
- 'Janathaawage Waasanaawa' (Sinhala translation of Dogri Folk Tales) (13.04.2020)
Seminars:
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Intensive Courses:
Satisfactorily completed A Three Day Intensive Course on Microsoft Power Point School of Computing, University of Colombo, 2005.
Workshops:
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Unpublished Research:
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Supervisor/Examiner for Post Graduate Research Degrees
National:
Supervision: 05 M. Phil. Degrees
Examiner:06 MPhil Degrees, 02 MA Degrees
Supervision: 02 PhD Degrees
International:
Examiner: 04 Ph. D. Degrees (Indian Universities)
Supervision: 05 M. Phil. Degrees
Examiner:06 MPhil Degrees, 02 MA Degrees
Supervision: 02 PhD Degrees
International:
Examiner: 04 Ph. D. Degrees (Indian Universities)
Research Interests:
Hindi Grammar, Hindi Literature, Hindi Folklore
Other Interests:
Translation, Composing music, Visual Management Systems.
Current research activities
Compiling a Hindi-Sinhala Dictionary, Usage of Modern Standard Hindi in secondlanguage teaching, Comparative study of Hindi and Sinhala folklore
Video productions:
Overall Director, Sasara Danavva Gee saraniya of Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero, DVD production, Sansaare Api Mitra Samaagama, Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka. 2016
Language Supervision for Feature Films
- Sinhala Film 'Yashodhara' by Prof. Sunila Ariyarathna (Supervision of Sinhala language lip movements for one Indian actor [Arpith Chaudhri] and one Indian actress [Pallawi Subhash] through Hindi. 2017
- Sinhala Film 'Kadira Divya Raaja' by Prof. Sunila Ariyarathna (Supervision of Sinhala language lip movements for one Indian actor [Samar Veermaani] and one Indian actress [Sonaakshi Sinh Raawat] through Hindi. 2019
Stage Drama Production/Composing Music:
- 'Mahatma@Gandhi.Com' a stage drama. Translation, Adaptation, Music Composing, Production and Direction. Premier show held at Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo on 16.10.2019 (Cast: Wasantha Vittachchi, Mali Jayaweerage, Udeni Chandrasiri, Tharanga Bandara, Uditha Gunarathna, Upul Mahanama, Channa Kularathna and others)
- I have composed music for 'Bhuumikaa' drama by Ashoka Handagama 1983. Won the Youth Award for Best Music (1984) Youth Council, Ministry of Youth Affairs.
- I have composed music with another colleague for 'Hena' drama by Ashoka Handagama.
- I have composed music for a lot of Short Dramas from 1983 [Awroraa, Dandana Kandawura, Yathaarthvaadiyaata Abhiyogayak, Paraposhita].
Projects:
| Visual Management System (Site Map and Nomenclature) As the Team Coordinator, I have already commenced measures to implement Visual Management System (Site Map and Nomenclature) in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, and the Gampaha Wikkramarachchi Ayurveda Institute. |
| Database Development As the Team Coordinator I have developed (with four other team members i. e. Dr. Hemantha Sirisena [Dept. of Modern Languages], Mr. Jayantha Munasinghe [Dept. of Mathematics], Mr. Nishan Sakalasooriya [Dept. of Geography], Mr. Jayantha Kalansooriya [Academic Division]) a Database for locations and capacities of the University assets in Digital Format on voluntary basis.I think that this is the first ever Database created for locations and capacities of the assets of our University in Digital Format. |
Extra Curricular Activities:
- Visual Management System (University Site Map and Nomenclature) as the Team Coordinator I have developed a Visual Management System (University Site Map and Nomenclature)on voluntary basis. (with four other team members i. e. Dr. Hemantha Sirisena [Dept. of Modern Languages], Mr. Jayantha Munasinghe [Dept. of Mathematics], Mr. Nishan Sakalasooriya [Dept. of Geography], Mr. Jayantha Kalansooriya [Academic Division]) This was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor on 14th May 2007. This project is the only Visual Management System (University Site Map and Nomenclature) implemented in a Sri Lankan University that guides visitors and the university community to every location within the university premises.In November 2007 our University site map was uploaded to the home page of the University Web (www.kln.ac.lk).
- Organized Hindi Divas a North Indian Cultural Programm on 14th February 2007 at the University of Kelaniya.
Organized Hindi Film Festival in collaboration with the High Commission of India from 22nd–26th January 2007, at the University of Kelaniya and published a souvenir. - As a member of Arts Council of the University of Kelaniya organized various programmes with other members from 2005- to date.As a Co-Editor, I initiated KALAA DIIPANII magazine as well.
- Created and organized SAANDHY GEET-an evening of Hindi Poetry, Music and Dance to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Hindi as an Official Language of India in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Centre and the High Commission of India on 16th March 2000. I composed music for several songs. This programm was also held at the University of Kelaniya on 03rd April 2000.
- Organized an Indian Film Festival in collaboration with the High Commission of India from 22nd–26th March 1999, at the University of Kelaniya and published a souvenir.
- Organized a seminar to mark the Golden Jubilee of Independence of Sri Lanka and India and the 40th Anniversary of the University of Kelaniya at the University of Kelaniya on Hindi Studies in collaboration with the High Commission of India, Colombo–24th March 1998. Papers were presented by distinguished scholars from Lucknow University, Indiaand Sri Jayawardhanepura University in this seminar. The 1st volume of H I N D I Journal of which I was the Chief Editor, was launched on this day.
- Introduced a Hindi Wall Magazine 'Jhankaar', 1998.
- I initiated the Bhaaratiiya Sanskrutika Sittam (a series of Hindi films and documentaries) at the Department of Hindi Studies from 1996 to disseminate the knowledge of Indian Culture.
- I initiated and established an Audio-Visual Collection at the Library of our department with the help of the High Commission of India from 1995. Now we have classical Indian Films, Documentaries Voice of Indian people in various modes i. e. Video tapes, Audio tapes, CDs, DVDs etc. Our students and the academic staff members use this collection for their research purposes.