Punsanda Hinahennae - C.T. Fernando & Rukmani Devi

Cyril Tudor Fernando, popular as C T Fernando was born on the 28th January 1921 at Kadalana Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. A product of St. Mary's College Nawalapitiya, who often won prices for elocution, singing and drama, including a gold medal of oratory. He was a chorister in his local parish church, and later became the choir master of A.R.P. Messenger service in colombo between 1942 to 1965. He later joined the Grand Cabaret to entertain the troops and further developed his musical talents. In 1946 after a successful audition, he was accepted as a singer in the Radio Ceylon. During the latter part of the 1946, he recorded 'Pinsiduwanne' which became a popular hit. He released his first Gramophone record under HMV label produced by Cargills Limited who were the HMV agents in Ceylon. Most of his songs were created by himself.

On October the 17th 1977 CT passed away from a heart attack, leaving a vaccum on popular music in Sri Lanka. Although he is no more with us, his golden voice still lingers among his fans.

The Nightingale of Sri Lanka, Rukmani Devi was born as Daisy Daniels on the 15th January 1923 at Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Grew up in Colombo, and she showed an inborn talent to Singing and Dancing whilst studying at St. Clares School at Wellawatte, Colombo 4.

In 1935 at the age of 12, Rukmani performed on stage as an actress. She married Eddie Jayamanne, the veteran film and stage actor, and this paved her the way to embark on an illustrious career that spanned over four decades. Her first recording Sri Budhdhagaya Vihaarae with Rupasinghe Master in 1938 was a massive hit that shaped her career as a singer. Rukmani played different roles in 99 films. In the 60s, she teamed up with Neville Fernando and the Los Cabellaros and went on to record ever so popular songs such as Malbara Himidiriye and Sandak Nagii.

On the October 28th 1978, Rukmani died of a Tragic motor accident near St. Marys Church Tudella, Ja-Ela.

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[ThePushpamali]

Thank you for posting such a lovely song...

[goonewj]

@ThePushpamali

You're welcome!

[Commentsfromheart]

Nice upload and powerful enough to provike a busy man to sit and meditate, and fly thousands of miles to a small village of Malawa near Kekirawa town where we had beutiful time some 30 years ago. Most of the evenings, we gatthered at the little mud house of Preme Ayya, the lead singer and sang songs with the village boys. There were Senevi Ayya, Chuti Adikari, Upali Adhikari, Jayantha, Ajith and Wijekoon most of the time singing CT Ferandos songs. That was the best of times.... Rural life....

[goonewj]

@Commentsfromheart

Thanks for the lovely comment. Glad I could take you down memory lane!!

[goonewj]

@Commentsfromheart

Thanks for the lovely comment. Sorry for the late acknowledgement!

[jetliner11]

Hey! Again down memory lane with this cllasic tune.Thanks mate.Jet.

[goonewj]

@jetliner11

You're welcome my friend! Thanks.

[hashmini]

simply the best

[goonewj]

@drmtor

Glad to take you down memory lane!!

[drmtor]

Memories with my parents..

Thank you .