The song became an instant hit in South Asia and to this day it is sung by Annesley Malewana on his world tours .
Wijewardena had met Corea in Maha Nuge Gardens in the 1960s during his visits to meet with Vernon Corea .
The song became an instant hit in South Asia and to this day it is sung by Annesley Malewana on Wijewardena 's world tours .
Wijewardena had met Corea in Maha Nuge Gardens in the 1960s during his visits to meet with Vernon Corea .