The stars of today and yesteryear from the silver screen will reunite for the 2022 edition of Ridee Reyak, a musical extravaganza sponsored by Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider. This scintillating event is set to take place today (Dec 18) from 6.30 PM at the BMICH and will feature a portfolio of loved Sri Lankan music and dance.

A press release said: 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 both rising and veteran 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, Dineth De Silva and many more. The Channa Upuli Dance troupe, who mesmerized audiences in the previous editions of Dialog Ridee Reyak, will once again light up the stage in the show’s 2022 edition.

Dr Jayantha Dharmadasa, Chairman of the Cine Star Foundation said: “Ridee Reyak was established 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, I am pleased to say that much like its previous years, the 20th edition of Ridee Reyak too will be a memorable event and one that should not be missed.”

Dr Kishu Gomes, Board Member of the Cine Star Foundation 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. Following the aftermath of COVID and the ongoing economic crisis, art has been severely hit. On behalf of Sri Lanka’s creative community, I am grateful to Dialog for always stepping to the plate and providing the needful assistance when required.”