Kopi Kade
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| Kopi Kade | |
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| Format | Soap opera |
| Created by | Thevis Guruge |
| Country of origin |  Sri Lanka |
| Language(s) | Sinhala |
| No. of episodes | approx. 1000 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ITN |
| Original run | April 1, 1987 – present |
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| Official website | |
Kopi Kade (Sinhala: "coffee shop") is a popular Sri Lankan soap opera broadcast on the Independent Television Network. More than 1000 episodes of the progam have been produced as of 2006. It is telecasted on Wednesdays and remains the most popular program at its timeslot according to Survey Research Lanka.[1]
[edit] Plot
ITN director Thevis Guruge developed the program as a platform to discuss social issues and convey them to the general public. The series would revolve around a small town's "kopi kade" because small shops that serves coffee, food and groceries generally serve as the center of town life. Women frequent such establishments to obtain the groceries they need, and men join to play games like draughts while discussing matters of interest.[1]
Characters such as Somadasa, Sirisena, Dingi and Gajan drive the storylines forward.
[edit] Production
Andrew Jayamanna was the first director of the program. By 2006 six directors have held the position including the current Saman Fernando.[1] Actors on the series include K. D. Siripala, Saman Gunawardena, Jayantha Rupasinghe, Chandrasiri Kodithuawakku, Rodney Frazer, Kumara Siriwardena and Damayantha Perera.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Kopi Kade - ITN. Sunday Observer (2006). Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
- ^ "Kopi Kade" is 16 years old. SundayTimes (2001). Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
