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Punya Heendeniya (Heendeniya Vidanaralalage Punya Heendeniya) was born on 31 July, 1938 in Gampaha, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan actress. Discover Punya Heendeniya'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 85 years old?
| Popular As |
Heendeniya Vidanaralalage Punya Heendeniya |
| Occupation |
Film actor, singer, screenwriter |
| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
31 July 1938 |
| Birthday |
31 July |
| Birthplace |
Gampaha, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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She is a member of famous actress with the age 85 years old group.
Punya Heendeniya Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Punya Heendeniya height not available right now. We will update Punya Heendeniya's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Punya Heendeniya's Husband?
Her husband is Milroy Nanayakkara
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Milroy Nanayakkara |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Punya Heendeniya Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Punya Heendeniya worth at the age of 85 years old? Punya Heendeniya’s income source is mostly from being a successful actress. She is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Punya Heendeniya's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
actress |
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Timeline
Heendeniya Vidanaralalage Punya Heendeniya (born 31 July 1938: පුණ්යා හීන්දෙනිය), popularly as Punya Heendeniya, is a former Sri Lankan cinema actress who resides in England.
Punya Heendeniya was born on 31 July 1938 in Mirigama, Sri Lanka as the fifth child in a family with seven siblings.
Her father M. A. Hindeniya was a land owner and planter in Mirigama.
Her mother, D. L. Kahawitage was from Panadura.
She was first educated at Mirigama Primary School (currently known as Dudley Senanayake College).
She went to Mirigama Maha Vidyalaya after the age of six to study in English medium.
She was also a member of the school netball team.
Poet P. K. D. Seneviratne is a paternal relative of Punya.
She married Milroy Nanayakkara and had two children with her husband.
After the marriage, she left the cinema and settled in England.
Her son Anupama Nanayakkara is a specialist doctor.
Then in 1961, she played the lead role of blockbuster film Kurulu Bedda.
After Kurulu Bedda, Punya starred in the film Sikuru Tharuwa with the lead role.
In 1968, she won the award for the Best Actress at 5th Sarasaviya Awards for her role in the film Ransalu.
Although she gave up acting in 1968, at the peak of her career, she made comeback in the film Kaliyugaya in 1983 for which she received a merit award at Presidential Film Awards.
When Anupama was a child, he came to Sri Lanka in 1982 at the invitation of the Lester James Peiris and acted as the son of Nanda and Piyal in the film Kaliyugaya.
Punya's daughter, Purnami is a doctor.
She learned dancing under S. Panibharatha.
Then Punya got to play the lead role in the ballet Ditti Mangalika staged by Panibharatha at school.
She also learned music under her school master, S. D. David Appuhamy.
For her acting and musical talents, she was assisted by the college principal K. A. Pannaratne.
Panibharatha was assigned to do a dance performance in Sirisena Wimalaweera's film Asoka where Punya had the opportunity to perform in that dance item.
Then she went to the office of Heladiva Art Company in front of the Jethavanaramaya Temple on Armor Street, Colombo to meet the film production lawyer Somaratne who searched a fresh face for the latest film Deyyange Rate.
After seeing her, Somaratne introduced Punya to Tamil director Ramachandran.
They selected Punya for the lead role 'Katherina' in the film.
After the film, she acted in the films Sri 296 and Suneetha where the shooting was done in India.
In 2013 Sumathi Awards, she was honored with U.W. Sumathipala Memorial award.
