Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Journalist Ayesha Lakmali's debut novel Me Gemburuma Premayata Man Asai (I Came to the Deepest Romance) was launched on 6 September at the National Library Auditorium, Colombo.

Centred on themes of love, the novel explores how affection and attachment shape human life, revealing not only its joys but also its struggles. Speaking at the launch, Lakmali said:

"Although this is a romantic story, love here is not just about sweetness-it also contains bitterness. I attempt to reveal that reality to society. When people speak of love, they usually highlight only the beautiful side, but my aim is to present the truth of real life."

The launch event combined literature with music, art, and media-related segments, offerin...