Posted by Onlanka Information on August 23, 2026 – 8:52 am
Nanda Malini
At present (August 23) marks the 83rd beginning anniversary of veteran Sri Lankan singer Dr. Nanda Malini, who made a useful contribution to Sri Lanka’s music trade.
She was 82 years previous when she handed away at her residence in Nawala on August 20, 2026.
Nanda Malini was born on August 23, 1943, in Lewwanduwa, Aluthgama.
Many songs she carried out throughout her lengthy musical profession turned extraordinarily in style amongst music lovers in Sri Lanka.
Amongst them have been “Perada Maha Re,” “Pahan Kanda,” “Sathyaye Geethaya,” the “Pawana” music assortment, “Hemanthayedi,” “Tharuka Es,” “Pawena,” “Sindu Hodiya,” “Kinduriyakage Wilapaya,” “Madu Bandun,” “Handahami,” “Sankha Padma,” “Pembara Lanka,” “Gramophone Gee,” “Araliya Landata,” “Nilambare,” “Pirith Pan,” and “Obai Ramya Sanda Kirana.”
She additionally acquired quite a few awards in recognition of her excellent contribution to Sri Lanka’s music trade over a number of many years.
Following her passing, the Authorities declared a three-day interval of nationwide mourning from August 21 to 23.
Her stays have been positioned on the Nanda Malini Sangeetha Ashramaya in Nawala, the place massive numbers of individuals from throughout the nation, together with politicians, artists and members of the general public, gathered to pay their last respects.
After non secular observances have been carried out yesterday morning (August 22), her stays have been taken in a funeral procession to the Borella Cemetery at 3:30 PM.
In accordance along with her final needs, the cremation was held with none ceremonial gathering or condolence speeches.
Her last rites concluded with the cremation yesterday afternoon, bringing to a detailed the lifetime of considered one of Sri Lanka’s most revered and influential singers.
