The Life Experience for Young Talents
The Life Experience for Young Talents Henry Nissanka Diddeniya lovingly addressed in art circles as ‘Diga’ gets the introduction to stage drama through Prof.Ediriweera Saratchandra. At that time, he was an Arts Graduate of University of Peredeniya. Acting in well-known dramas like Sinhabahu, Maname, Mahasara, Pemato Jayati Soko, Gajaman Puwatha, Padmawathi, Sirisangabo, Tharavo Igelethi, Rattaran Rathu Hettakari he has been on stage for 39 years. He played the role of the Lion in Sinhabahu for an unbroken 25 years. He was the second actor who acted this role. He also portrayed the King of the Veddas in Maname. For some time, he has also portrayed Prince Maname. His role as Elapatha Mudali in Gajaman Puwatha is unforgettable. He introduced the Nurti tradition to the stage. Having studied North Indian music under Mr.B.Victor Perera and Mr.Premadasa Mudunkotuwage, he was successful in the Sangeet Visharada Bathkand examination in the 1980’s. He has also been successful at t...