Nanda Malini

Nanda Malini, born on August 22, 1943, in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, is a legendary Sri Lankan playback singer who has been the voice of Sinhala cinema for over five decades. She has sung over 2,000 songs for films and has won multiple Presidential Awards and Sarasaviya Awards for Best Female Playback Singer. Nanda Malini is known for her powerful and emotive voice that has defined the sound of Sri Lankan film music. Songs like 'Mage Nombath Waahin,' 'Oba Namin Eka,' and 'Matha Rela' are considered classics. She has been honored with numerous lifetime achievement awards and continues to be revered as the 'Queen of Sri Lankan Film Music.' Her contributions to Sri Lankan culture have been recognized by the government with the Kala Keerthi title.