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Dilhani Ekanayake (Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake) was born on 20 January, 1973 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan actress. Discover Dilhani Ekanayake's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?

Popular As Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake
Occupation Film actress
Age 51 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 20 January 1973
Birthday 20 January
Birthplace Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lanka

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Who Is Dilhani Ekanayake's Husband?

Her husband is Priyankara Perera

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Husband Priyankara Perera
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Children Dilmin Perera

Dilhani Ekanayake Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dilhani Ekanayake worth at the age of 51 years old? Dilhani Ekanayake’s income source is mostly from being a successful Film actress. She is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Dilhani Ekanayake's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Film actress

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1970

Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake (දිල්හානි ඒකනායක; born 4 March 1970) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.

One of the most popular film actresses in Sinhala cinema, Ekanayake has won several awards as the most popular actress in multiple times.

Ekanayake studied at St Clare's girls school, in Colombo.

She is married to singer and actor Priyankara Perera son of singer Milton Perera.

She has a son, Dilmin Perera.

1987

In 1987, along with Channa Wijewardena, she performed the ballet Ukussa.

1991

Ekanayake made her cinema debut in 1991 film Dedunnen Samanaliyak directed by Yasapalitha Nanayakkara.

In that year, she won the Sarasaviya award for the Best Upcoming Actress.

1992

In 1992, she won the award for the Most Popular Actress at the same festival.

Her early roles were confined to commercial films.

Her ability to dance and her trade mark smile captivated the audiences.

She is known as the Sridevi of Sri Lanka.

Her career hit a different trail with her role as an abandoned Tamil girl in the film Me Mage Sandai by Asoka Handagama.

This serious role paved the way for other remarkable performances in Sudu Kalu Saha Alu (Shades of Grey), Mage Wam Atha (My Left Hand) and Sulanga (Wind).

2005

In 2005, she again won the award for the Best Actress for the role Sudu Kalu Saha Alu at Sarasaviya Festival.

2007

In 2007, she won Presidential award for the Best Actress for the role in Sulanga.

Also she made some notable roles in Mage Wam atha, Sulanga, Me Mage Sandai, Sudu Kalu Saha Alu, Pem Kekula, Nilambare, Gamani and many comedy films such as Cheriyo Darling, Chaya Maya etc.

Though cited as a cinema actress, she has also starred in several teledramas of which Maya Ranga, Swarna Kingkini, Meeduma, Sath Sanda Kirana and Amarapuraya stand out.

She plays a major role in the Sri Lankan movie star show Ridee Reyak, which is a very popular annual event in Sri Lanka.

She also performed as a judge of Ranawiru Real Star and Mega Star as well.

Her latest performance came through in Dhawala Doowili, Bharyawo, and Deviya Sugala teledramas.

She has been a brand ambassador for Lux.

2020

In late 2020, her husband Priyankara was diagnosed with a kidney failure.

He was hospitalized and need to undertake a kidney transplant with an A + or O + type kidney.

Before entering cinema, she acted in few ballets such as Vishwa Geethaya and Saama.