1. Dinesh Chandimal (1989)

Sri Lankan Cricketer

Cricketer who won the ICC World Twenty20 title with Sri Lanka in 2014. He has played domestic cricket for teams like the Ruhuna Rhinos.

2. Andiris Perera Dharmagunawardhana (1809)

Religious Leader

Andiris Perera Dharmagunawardhana is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on November 19, 1809 in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan man who was the pioneer of the Buddhist revival movement....

3. Sir Ernest Desilva (1887)

Business Executive

Sir Ernest Desilva is a famous Business Executive, who was born on November 26, 1887 in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan banker and philanthropist who was considered the most prominent one...

4. Eddie Jayamanne (1915)

Sri Lankan Actor

Actor and comedian who starred in the 1982 film, Kadawunu Poronduwa. He also appeared in the 1976 film, Kolomba Sanniya.

5. Kavindya Adikari (1996)

Folk Singer

Sri Lankan folk singer who is known for songs like "Guru Paare", "Salsapuna Drama Theme" and "Dawasak Da Rea". 

6. Lester James Peries (1919)

Director

Lester James Peries is a famous Director, who was born on April 5, 1919 in Sri Lanka. Internationally acclaimed director of films depicting the lives of rural Sri Lankan people,...

7. Geoffrey Bawa (1919)

Sri Lankan Architect

The most famous of Sri Lankan architects and one of Asia's most revered architects; pioneered tropical modernism and constructed houses, hotels, schools, clubs, offices, and government buildings throughout his career....

8. Sheril Romen Dekker (1989)

TV Actress

Sheril Romen Dekker is a famous TV Actress, who was born on April 9, 1989 in Sri Lanka. Television actress and dancer who became popular across social media she has...

9. Vasanthi Chathurani (1962)

Sri Lankan Actor

Sri Lankan actress who has won numerous awards for her work in film and television including three Sumathi Best Tele Actress Awards in 1998, 2002, and 2006.

10. Rukmani Devi (1923)

Pop Singer

Singer nicknamed "The Nightingale of Sri Lanka" and known for her 1938 recording of the popular song "Siri Buddhagaya Vihare." Also an actress, she appeared in numerous stage and screen...

11. Chulakshi Ranathunga (1989)

Model

Sri Lankan model who is known for having won the Miss Sri Lanka title during the 2014 pageant season. She is also known for having won the Miss International Top...

12. WD Amaradeva (1927)

World Music Singer

WD Amaradeva is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on December 5, 1927 in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan singer and violin player who composed the Maldivian National Anthem....

13. Shanthi Lekha (1929)

Sri Lankan Actor

Film actress who was known for playing the role of a mother in over 350 films throughout her lengthy career.

14. Kumar Sangakkara (1977)

Sri Lankan Cricketer

Sri Lankan wicket-keeper who retired as his country's most prolific Test batsman. He retired as Sri Lanka's all-time leader in Test runs, average, half-centuries, centuries, and double centuries. He was...

15. Gamini Fonseka (1936)

Sri Lankan Actor-politician

Film actor and politician who was known for his role as Willie Abeynayake in the 1970 film, Nidhanaya. He received additional recognition for his portrayal of ASP Wicrema Randeniya in...

16. Premasiri Khemadasa (1937)

Sri Lankan Musician

Sri Lankan composer known for his unique style of music that fused Sinhala folk tunes, Hindustani music, and Western music.

17. Tony Ranasinghe (1937)

Movie Actor

Sri Lankan film actor who won multiple awards, including the 1966 Sarasaviya Award for Best Supporting Actor. His credits include Duhulu Malak and Ganga Addara.

18. Gamini Haththotuwegama (1939)

Sri Lankan Actor

Sri Lankan playwright and director who was known best as the Father of Sri Lanka's modern street theatre.

19. Tissa Abeysekara (1939)

Filmmaker And Writer

Sri Lankan director and writer who won the Sarvodaya National Award in 1998.

20. Arjuna Ranatunga (1963)

Sri Lankan Cricketer

Former cricketer nicknamed "Captain Cool" who is widely credited with helping to make Sri Lanka a major force in cricket, captaining his country to victory at the 1996 Cricket World Cup....

21. Yolande Bavan (1942)

Sri Lankan Actor And Singer

Singer and actress who was best known for being the replacement for Annie Ross in the group Lambert, Hendricks & Ross in 1962.

22. Nanda Malini (1943)

Sri Lankan Musician

Sri Lankan singer who has won eight Presidential Awards for Best Singer and is often compared to popular singer Pandith Amaradewa.

23. Jeewan Kumaranatunga (1958)

Sri Lankan Politician

Actor and politician who was the Minister of Lands & Land Development in Sri Lanka from 2007 to 2010.

24. Vijaya Kumaranatunga (1945)

Actor

Sri Lankan film actor and politician who debuted in Hanthane Kathawa. His notable films include Ponmani, Bambaru Avith, Ganga Addara, and Baddegama.

25. Mahinda Rajapaksa (1945)

Sri Lankan Politician

Lawyer who became the 6th President of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces in 2005.

26. Anarkalli Aakarsha Jayatilaka (1987)

Movie Actress

Anarkalli Aakarsha Jayatilaka is a famous Movie Actress, who was born on July 12, 1987 in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan actress and beauty queen best known for being Miss Sri...

27. Kavinga Namal Perera (1987)

Tv Actor

Kavinga Namal Perera is a famous TV Actor, who was born on March 12, 1987 in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan actor who is best known for appearing in the thriller...

28. Angelo Mathews (1987)

Sri Lankan Cricketer

All-rounder who made his Test debut in 2009 with Sri Lanka and became their T20 captain in 2012.

29. Gayesha Perera (1987)

Actor

Actress who has found popularity with roles on Sri Lankan television shows like Rasata Rasak and in such films as Igillena Maluwo (2011). Prior to her acting career, she won...

30. Mahela Jayawardene (1977)

Sri Lankan Cricketer

The first Sri Lankan cricketer to score over 10,000 runs, he was named ICC's Best International Captain of the Year in 2006.

31. Namal Rajapaksa (1986)

Son Of Sri Lankan President Mahi

Sri Lankan politician who began serving in Parliament in 2010. His father, Mahinda Rajapaksa, became President of Sri Lanka in 2005.

32. Maithripala Sirisena (1951)

Sri Lankan Politician

Politician who began serving as the seventh President of Sri Lanka in 2015. He was elected after having held a number of public offices, including Minister of Defence, Minister of Agriculture and...

33. Rangana Herath (1978)

Sri Lankan Cricketer

Renowned left-arm orthodox bowler known for his play with the Sri Lankan national team, particularly in Tests. With more than 400 career wickets, he set a world record for most...

34. Tatyana Lee Jayaratne (1994)

Instagram Star

Tatyana Lee Jayaratne is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on May 20, 1994 in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan social media starlet who is famous for her tatyanalj Instagram...

35. Sachini Ayendra (1982)

Movie Actress

Sri Lankan film actress and model who is known for having starred in a wide range of television shows as well as feature films. She is recognized for having played...

36. Roshan Ranawana (1981)

Movie Actor

Sri Lankan actor and singer who won the Presidential Award for Best Upcoming Actor in 2006. He received fame for his roles in Tharaka Mai, Rosa Kale, and Feel My...

37. Geetha Kumarasinghe (1955)

Sri Lankan Film Actress

Sri Lankan actress who won multiple awards including the Sarasaviya Best Actress Award on four separate occasions.

38. Shanudrie Priyasad (1997)

Movie Actress

Movie actress who won Best Child Actress at the State Television Awards for her role in Sandagiri Pawwa in 2012. She has over 950,000 followers on her shanudrie Instagram account.

39. Oshadi Himasha Chavindi️️ (1992)

TV Actress

Actress and fashion model who rose to fame for her portrayal of Natasha in the 2017 drama feature Wassanaye Sanda. This exposure has led to her amassing more than 700,000 followers on...

40. Sangeetha Weeraratne (1973)

Sri Lankan Actor

A recipient of the Sarasaviya Best Actress Award and numerous Sarasaviya Most Popular Actress Awards, this Sri Lankan movie star appeared in more than fifty films during the first two...

41. Shalani Tharaka (1990)

Sri Lankan Actress Model And Dan

Sri Lankan actress and model who is known for both hear feature film performances and her recurring television roles. She is known for having starred at the titular character in...

42. Jacqueline Fernandez (1985)

Indian Actor

Miss Sri Lanka Universe 2006 who became a Bollywood star with acclaimed roles in the Aladin, Murder 2 and Race 2. She won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of...

43. Dinakshie Priyasad (1990)

Sri Lankan Actress And Model

Sri Lankan actress and television show presenter who became known for her appearances on Punci Panchi and Punci Puwath from 2001 to 2007.

44. Chaminda Vaas (1974)

Cricketer

Retired cricketer widely considered the best fast bowler ever to come from Sri Lanka. He represented his native country at the Cricket World Cup four times from 1996 to 2007,...

45. Narmadha Yapa Abeywardena (1988)

TV Show Host

Narmadha Yapa Abeywardena is a famous TV Show Host, who was born on February 4, 1988 in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan television host and model who is best recognized for...

46. Rauff Hakeem (1960)

Rh

After becoming a member of the Sri Lankan Parliament, this Sri Lanka Muslim Congress party-turned United National Party politician held the posts of Minister of Justice; Minister of Posts and...

47. Udari Warnakulasooriya (1988)

Movie Actress

Sri Lankan actress who is known for appearing both in feature films and in television shows. She isa best known for having starred in the series Bonda Meedum as well...

48. Stephanie Siriwardhana (1988)

Model

Sri Lankan-Lebanese model and beauty queen who won Miss Sri Lanka in 2011 and Miss Asia Pacific World Sri Lanka in 2013. She is a member of the World Economic Forum Global...

49. Yoshitha Rajapaksa (1988)

Rugby Player

Rugby star who has been the captain of the Sri Lanka national rugby union team as well as clubs like S. Thomas' College and Navy Sports Club. He is also a decorated...

50. Kamal Addararachchi (1962)

Sri Lankan Singer

Sri Lankan actor and singer who won the 2002 Sarasaviya Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Sobana in the film, Agnidahaya. Later in his career, he became the host...