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.
Reference & Photos: Google

[@drgunatilaka]

C.T Fernando and Rukmani Devi -voices that blend so well. Brings tears of joy and happy memories of my youth. Thanks for what you do - I appreciate your good work.

[@goonewj]

Thanks Janaka. I remember Rukmani's death, especially it happened a few hundreds of yards away from my place. It was a terrible tragedy. I also remember CT passing away of throat cancer. I had the good fortune to meet and talk with both Eddie and Rukmani (husband and wife) at my uncle's place. Also have seen CT face to face, at Silvertone's Colombo, where he was the manager. Rgds, Jude

[@sumukhimahawaduge5594]

These songs never die...we still enjoy n love these songs... I think evn on a trip we sing those...not the new songs we hear..☺

[@cherylpallie]

I love this song! My father always played it for me. Nothing is better than the classics. No one my age knows this song.

[@KOHINORA9]

Hi Jude hari lassanay Rukmani saha C.T.Bohoma isthuthiy Jude.Mama igenagannam me sindhuwa. Sudhu mahatthaya

[@MrDinushanG]

Another one of their BEST songs!! Love them all!!!

[@jaaan1973]

Well another nice song & thank you always for the history you bring fourth with these songs. I enjoy reading them too while listening. These are such catchy songs that never die. I realised that I had been only 4yrs old when great CT passed away and 5yrs when Rukmani passed away. I vaguely remember airing that news through SLBC. Today we still can enjoy their music. Such is the power of their songs. Its really amazing that Rukamani sang with many greats with no proper training in music.

[@Tharupaba]

Dear Jude, Thank you so much for this goldie.! To be able to listen to the voices of Rukmani Devi and C.T. is like a dream come true.! Regards. Tharu.

[@antonfernando8409]

Rukmani's death was one of my earliest memories, I recall my parents and other folks talking about it, I was 10.

[@goonewj]

Hello Manel, Thanks for the lovely comment. Yes, both of them are tru legends of our music scene. Its a shame that they don't produce music like this anymore !! Regards, Jude

[@nuwansilva4452]

C.T FERNANDO IS A LEGEND

[@jetliner11]

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

[@disnaderr7689]

The very best songs,wonderful.........,

[@rukshannn]

wow awesome tune, this is so so so wonderful. as always it is you jude who post such wonderful yesterday hits of sri lanka, and catchy tunes too. thank you

[@ratmalana462]

Old is Gold. Thank you dear friend I always enjoy your collection which is posted in U- tube.

[@kirthihulangamuwa129]

Patrick and CT - a great combination.... of all times....I thank u Goonewj for doing such a wonderful job... of uploading this romantic piece

[@ca2ca]

Thanks for posting one of evergreens in Sri Lanka music. Also for infos abt CT & Rukmani.

[@rohiniwelikala4750]

Great song by two great vocalists dabey

[@KOCHCHIPETTI]

I love this song and many from CT and Rukmani. Thanks goonewj.

[@chandranisuraweera6226]

I miss him so much, 1960 songs

[@Pennylaneish]

Wow!! Really enjoyable. Nostalgic stuff. Thanks

[@cpinnago]

Simply Great.......a classic !!!

[@parakramagivendrasinghe4563]

Thanks for uploading these beautiful songs.

[@amashaize]

Evergreen song........Thank you for uploading.........

[@indrajithbandara3656]

Thank you very beautiful

[@nirmalagunasekara3693]

vari nice song thanks

[@prasannarajapakse634]

these are ever green none can match..............

[@drmtor]

Memories with my parents.. Thank you .

[@Dilhan777]

This is enthralling! And wonderful! Thank you very much for posting.

[@underthecandyflossskies6637]

My grandma enjoyed lot❇️

[@ThePushpamali]

Thank you for posting such a lovely song...

[@cpinnago]

wutta remarkable song !!!! thank youu !!!!

[@goonewj]

Hello Tharu, Thanks for the lovely comment. Fully agree with you. I have been priviledged to meet and chat with Eddie and Rukmani in the early 70s at my uncle's house, and also meet CT in person at Silvertone's where he worked !! Best Regards, Jude

[@cherylpallie]

Hari ma hundai. Bohoma isthuthee

[@bandaratennakoon8756]

Thanks lot

[@goonewj]

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

[@goonewj]

Bohoma Sthuthi (Thank You!)!

[@josephpeter5383]

its historical song l like somuch

[@renuka1297]

would live in the hearts of music lovers thank a lot..

[@goonewj]

@chinthakamenik You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment !! Rgds, Jude

[@goonewj]

Hello Juerg, Good to hear from you. Thank you for the lovely comment. Let me know if I can help you with the lyrics !! Best Regards, Jude

[@goonewj]

You're welcome !! Thanks for visiting and the comment !! Rgds, Jude

[@chinthakamenik]

Hey,goonewj,You have lot of golden originals.Thanx 4 sharing sir.

[@goonewj]

@Tamilonthestreet Thank you very much for the lovely comment !! Rgds, Jude

[@chanakeruwan7850]

really i like this song thank you

[@MsBunchi]

Thank You... really appreciate. My parents enjoyed a lot :)

[@goonewj]

Glad to hear that you and parents enjoyed it MsBunchi. TC.

[@goonewj]

Thank you!

[@gaminithenuwara8227]

nice old song.

[@goonewj]

@Pennylaneish Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@goonewj]

Your'e welcome ! Thanks for the comment !!

[@lakmin007]

Great voices no doubt.. but what about the arrengement... amazing... was it Patrick Denipitiya?..

[@lakmalsandaruwan3520]

thank you...

[@hashmini]

simply the best

[@kalubalala]

Thanks goonwj for you information.As I am related to Mr.Fernando I coudn't gather much information because my father passed away prematurely one of late Aunties who taught Mr.Fernando to sing him when he was young,that family migrated to UK severing my ties.Thank you very much .

[@mrmadushanperera]

thumbs up..... awesome voice and song. :)

[@goonewj]

Thank you for the comment. Sorry for the delay.

[@goonewj]

@drmtor Glad to take you down memory lane!!

[@goonewj]

Thanks for the info and comment. I will check out the FB group you mentioned. Rgds, Jude

[@TharangaSudesh]

she had a lovely voice ..

[@sugathosangeeth8674]

I LIKE THIS SONGS AND I SING THIS SONG TOO SUGATH OSANGEETH SINGER

[@goonewj]

@LankaMovieSongs Thank You.Glad you liked it!

[@jagathwickramasri]

please add more clasic miusic thanks add this i love his all songs.jagath

[@goonewj]

@hqlanka Thank you Bro!!

[@goonewj]

@namalpiya Thank You!!

[@kasuni8]

Please post "Mage sudu mame" if you have it.

[@preyanandana2459]

ai love lata daramdasa valpola to good voices

[@goonewj]

@KOCHCHIPETTI Thank You!!

[@Peiris1982]

Brilliant stuff

[@goonewj]

Thanks Palitha for the comment !! Rgds, Jude

[@goonewj]

Sure, will do asap. Thanks !!

[@goonewj]

@cpinnago Thank You!!

[@goonewj]

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

[@goonewj]

@rukshannn Thank you Rukshan for the lovely comment!!

[@horenegae]

Do you have kanthi wakwellas bara woo mal araliya pipila...

[@goonewj]

@jagathwickramasri Thank you. I will submit more when time permits.

[@nelumvila7698]

sha! raja sapa! sthoothi.

[@sumithrajapakse8487]

🎺🎶🎵🎧🎙️

[@goonewj]

Yes, its maestro Patrick Denepitiya!

[@goonewj]

You're welcome Aruna ! -Jude

[@goonewj]

@mrmadushanperera Thank You!!

[@goonewj]

@jetliner11 You're welcome my friend! Thanks.

[@goonewj]

@ThePushpamali You're welcome!

[@gaminithenuwara8227]

nice

[@goonewj]

@indra19631 You're welcome!!

[@goonewj]

Thank you!

[@goonewj]

Your'e welcome !! Thanks for the comment.

[@goonewj]

@hqlanka Thank you Bro!!

[@goonewj]

@hqlanka Thank you Bro!!