Bonda Meedum

Bonda Meedum (Sinhala: බොඳ මීදුම්) is a Sri Lankan television drama based on "Bonda Meedum", a popular series of novels created by Sri Lankan writer Sujeewa Prasanna Arachchi. The series debuted on 15 September 2010 and concluded on 2 September 2011. Independent Television Network was the official broadcaster for the serial. Screening at the 8.30 pm slot, the teledrama exceeded even the popularity of the novel. Udari Warnakulasooriya and Saranga Disasekara were awarded most popular female and male actors of the year, respectively, at the 16th Sumathi Awards 2011.[1]

Bonda Meedum
Official Poster for Bonda Meedum (Teledrama)
Also known asබොඳ මීදුම්
GenreRomance
Based onBonda Meedum Novel (Sujeewa Prasanna Arachchi)
Directed byChandika Wijayasena
StarringUdari Warnakulasooriya
Saranga Disasekara
Gayan Wickramathilaka
Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi
Country of originSri Lanka
Original language(s)Sinhala
No. of episodes250
Production
Producer(s)Upul Jayasinghe with Independent Television Network
Release
Original networkIndependent Television Network
Audio formatMono
Original release15 September 2010 –
2 September 2011
Chronology
Preceded byIthin Eeta Passe
Followed bySihina Piyapath
External links
Official website (in English)

Plot

Dhanuka is a handsome, innocent boy in his early 20's. He lives in Matale with his parents and sister. Due to their poverty, he goes to Colombo after his studies. His father, Dharmasena sends him to Senarath Maliyadda in order to get a job in his company. Senarath Maliyadde who lives in Nawala is a rich businessman and best friend of Dharmasena.

After a long journey, Dhanuka arrives to Maliyadda's house and Maliyadda treats him as his own son. But, Maliyadda's only daughter, Sansala treats Dhanuka as an outsider. She has received a marriage proposal from her cousin Saliya and insults Dhanuka at several times. But, Dhanuka doesn't care that and slowly loves to Sansala. His manager, Senaka understands Dhanuka's problem and supports him.

Meanwhile, Saliya's mother learns about Dhanuka and plans to send him again to Matale. As a result of this, Saliya's sister who is Senaka's girlfriend calls to Maliyadda's house and introduces her as Dhanuka's girlfriend. After that, Sansala treats him badly and Dhanuka gets breakdown. He left the Maliyadda's home without informing nobody. After that, Sansala gets shocked and feels for Dhanuka slowly. Later Sansala learns that it was Saliya's mother's plan and forgives Dhanuka.

Sansala is now spends time sadly because of Saliya's behaviour. Because of this, Sansala feels for Dhanuka every time. However, One Day, Dhanuka confesses his love to Sansala at Temple. Sansala is also confesses her love. Dhanuka gets happy and promises her to save her from Saliya. Saliya has a girlfriend named Minoli and hides about Sansala from her. Meanwhile, Maliyadda meets with an accident and Charuni takes Sansala and Kasun to their home. In Saliya's house, Saliya slapes Sansala and bleeds blood from her nose. After that, Dhanuka learns that and hits him. For take the revenge, Saliya kidnaps Dhanuka and hits badly while he was going to village. After that, He informs Maliyadda about Dhanuka and Sansala's relation.

After learning that, Maliyadda expels Dhanuka from his house. Dhanuka losts his job and comes to a shop. The shopkeeper learns about Dhanuka's story and helps him. Meanwhile, Maliyadda informs about Dhanuka to Dharmasena and plans Sansala and Saliya's marriage with Sansala's dismay. At that time, Dhanuka gets a waiter job at hotel. One Day, Maliyadda comes to that hotel with his children for a dinner. Sansala gets shocked after seeing Dhanuka as a waiter. But, Maliyadda stops her and lefts.

Now, Sansala spends time sadly because of her and Saliya's marriage. Her servant, Kamala tells her to escape from home. But, before the wedding day, Saliya gets arrested at Maliyadda's house for a robbery case. Then, Maliyadda sees Saliya's true colors and breaks all ties with him. Meanwhile, Dhanuka sells vegetables at town with his best friend, Viraj. One Day, Maliyadda sees Dhanuka at the town and gets shocked. At that time, Dharmasena passes away from a heartattack. After that, Maliyadda thinks to help them.

Meanwhile, Saliya released from jail and thrashes Sansala to take revenge. Sansala falls into a coma and Saliya gets reimprisoned for 4 years. Maliyadda realises his mistake and gives Sansala to Dhanuka. Dhanuka heards about an ayurvedic doctor named Habarana and meets him to cure Sansala. Ayurvedic doctor informs that it will take a long time to recover her. Dhanuka gets shocked and opens a farm with his friends. Meanwhile, Saliya released from jail after 4 years. He meets a little girl named Shanali and shares a bond with her. After that, He meets Victor and gets his car. Then Saliya decides to visit Dhanuka's farm to meet him. But, He catches to a bomb which was hidden in Victor's car. In the hospital, Saliya learns about Shanali is his and Minoli's child and dies. After that, Sansala gets recovered after 4 years. Finally, Dhanuka and Sansala unites and lives happily.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting
  • Gayan Wickramathilaka as Saliya Silva – Sansala and Kasun's cousin-brother
  • Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi as Senarath Maliyadda – Sansala and Kasun's father
  • Janak Premalal as Dharmasena Rambukwella – Dhanuka and Iroshini's father
  • Madhani Malwaththa as Vimala Rambukwella – Dhanuka and Iroshini's mother
  • Thishuna Perera as Kasun Maliyadda – Sansala's brother
  • Meena Kumari as Charuni Silva (née Maliyadda) – Saliya and Darshani's mother
  • Anushi Rajapaksha as Aruni Maliyadda – Sansala and Kasun's younger aunt
  • Uddika Premarathna as Senaka – Dhanuka's friend at his first job
  • Rajitha Hiran as Kumara – Male servant at Maliyadda's house
  • Gayana Sudharshani as Kamala – Female servant at Maliyadda's house
  • Ananda Wickramage as Douglas Silva – Saliya and Darshani's father
  • Piyumi Purasinghe as Iroshini Rambukwella – Dhanuka's sister and Viraj's wife
  • Sanjula Diwarathna as Viraj – Dhanuka's best friend and Iroshini's husband
  • Chathurani Nuwangika as Darshani Silva – Saliya's sister and Senaka's wife
  • Akila Sandakelum as Asanga – Dharshani's ex-fiancé
  • Gihan Fernando as Palawaththe Victor – Minoli's brother and Saliya's rival
  • Gayesha Perera as Minoli – Saliya's fiancée
  • Roopa Gomas as Minoli and Victor's aunt
  • Sada Mihiri Amrasingha as Mayumi – Sansala's best friend
  • Manjula Moragaha as Agriculture Inspector – A young man who shows interest to Iroshini
  • Wasantha Kumaravila as Chaliya – One of Saliya's sidekicks
  • Rohan Ranatunga as Sumith – One of Saliya's sidekicks
  • G.R. Perera as Weda Mahattaya – Ayurvedic doctor who recovered Sansala

Music
  • Sihina Isawwen Enna – Amila Nadeeshani, Surendra Perera

Awards
  • The most popular actress of the year (16th Sumathi Tele Awards 2011):[1] Udari Warnakulasuriya (Bonda Meedum)
  • The most popular actor of the year (16th Sumathi Tele Awards 2011):[1] Saranga Disasekara (Bonda Meedum)

Slogan
  • Sinhala: ජීවත්වන්නෙත් - මියයන්නෙත් ඔබේ ආදරය වෙනුවෙනි...
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References
  1. "16th Sumathi Tele Awards 2011 | Thurunu.com Unlimited Entertainment World". Thurunu.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
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