Gamane Gim Nivu eda

Favourite song By Late Milton Mallawarachchi
The year was 1969. He was a smart young man of 25, fond of music. It was the heyday of lyricist Karunaratne Abeysekera. Musician Mohamed Sally was equally well known. The young man sang a song written by 'Karu', as he was fondly known, set to the music of maestro Sally. The words began thus: 'Oruwaka pavena re gana andure'. The song was an instant hit. Singer Milton Mallawarachchi was born.

For the past three decades his was a household name. 54 years was not an age for him to say goodbye. But he did 1998 leaving behind a voice which fans will continue to hear. Hundreds of memorable songs sung in a style of his own.