{
  "id": 18405697,
  "title": "Sriyani Dress Point brings a new fashion landmark to Colombo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/sriyani-dress-point-brings-a-new-fashion-landmark-to-colombo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T23:45:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/sriyani-dress-point-brings-a-new-fashion-landmark-to-colombo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sriyani Dress Point is set to launch an extensive new showroom in Wellawatte, Colombo 06 on November 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Indian actress Pooja Hegde, famous for her roles in the dance hits \"Butta Bomma\" and \"Monica Monica,\" will attend the opening ceremony. The landmark addition to Colombo's fashion scene will feature a unique architectural design, including a curved facade, glass frontage, and rooftop greenery.\n\nThe multi-floor store will house a variety of clothing, home essentials, and accessories, catering to everyday needs, special occasions, and wedding preparations. To accommodate shoppers visiting with family and friends, the showroom will offer a large car park.\n\nNotable figures such as Matheesha Pathirana, Pathum Nissanka, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, and Dharshan Thavaraja will be present at the opening, along with other celebrity and distinguished guests. A select group of 100 registered fans will have the chance to meet and take photos with Pooja Hegde and the other celebrities, but the registration deadline is November 9, 2026.\n\nSriyani Dress Point, established in 1993, currently operates eight showrooms across various Sri Lankan cities. The brand's popularity was recognized with the title of Most Popular Retailer at the Pinnacle Awards 2025. This new Colombo location is part of the brand's expansion strategy, bringing the fashion destination closer to Colombo and Western Province shoppers, offering a family-friendly shopping experience.",
  "summary": "Fashion, distinctive architecture and celebrity appeal will come together as Sriyani Dress Point prepares to open an expansive new showroom in Wellawatte, Colombo 06, on 11 November 2026 at 10.00 a.m. Indian actress Pooja Hegde, known for her performances in the popular dance numbers “Butta Bomma” and “Monica Monica”, will grace the ceremonial opening, marking […]",
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}