Sri Lanka is in mourning following the passing of legendary singer Dr. Nanda Malini on August 20, 2026, at the age of 82. A three-day national mourning period has been declared from August 21 to August 23. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya were among the prominent figures who paid their final respects. Dr. Malini was widely celebrated for her powerful voice advocating for social justice and her significant contributions to Sri Lankan music and civic activism.
The Pulse
EntertainmentGeneralHOT2h ago
Sri Lanka Mourns Passing of Legendary Singer Dr. Nanda Malini
TLDR
Legendary singer Dr. Nanda Malini passed away at 82.
Three-day national mourning period declared.
President, PM, and former President paid respects.