Sri Lanka Mourns the Loss of Legendary Singer Nanda Malini Legendary Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Born Mirihana Arachchige Nanda Malini Perera, she was one of Sri Lanka's most renowned and honored singers, known for her soulful voice and compositions that reflected the country's rich cultural heritage. Nanda Malini was born on August 23, 1943, in Aluthgama, Sri Lanka.
Her music career spanned decades, during which she became a household name in Sri Lanka. Her work was characterized by songs drawn from real-life and social and cultural situations, with themes built around relationships, life circumstances, and human emotion.