Rukmani Devi was born on January 15, 1923 in Sri Lanka. 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 productions.
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About
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 productions.
Before Fame
She started singing Christmas carols at the age of seven and, at around this time, performed the lead role in a play called The Shoemaker's Wife.
Trivia
Considered the most significant female Sri Lankan singer of her era, she received the Sarasaviya Lifetime Achievement Award in 1979.
Family Life
She was married to Eddie Jayamanne.
Associated With
She and Nanda Malini were both acclaimed Sri Lankan Singers of the twentieth century.
