In recognition of her outstanding contribution to Sri Lanka’s music industry, the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) today (22) named one of its studios after Dr. Nanda Malini. Studio 09 will henceforth be known as the Dr. Nanda Malini Studio.
Prime Minister, speaking at the event, praised Dr. Malini for her fearless artistry, noting that she was unafraid to use her voice not only for love and romance but also against oppression, terror, and social injustice. He said naming a studio at the National Broadcasting Corporation in her honor is a truly special occasion.
Reflecting on her career, Dr. Malini said that the Broadcasting Corporation was the foundation of her musical journey, providing opportunities to work alongside the greats of her time.
SLBC Chairman, Professor Uditha Gayashan Gunasekara, described Dr. Malini as an artist who transcended art itself and acknowledged that she had once been unfairly banned from radio broadcasts. He extended an apology on behalf of the Corporation, assuring that such an era would never return.
The ceremony was attended by Ministers Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, SLBC Director General Sudath Ratnaweera, Deputy Director General Tharaka Medhavi Dissanayake, as well as fellow artists and dignitaries.
