Age, Biography and Wiki
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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She is a member of famous Film actress with the age 51 years old group.
Dilhani Ekanayake Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, Dilhani Ekanayake height not available right now. We will update Dilhani Ekanayake's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Dilhani Ekanayake's Husband?
Her husband is Priyankara Perera
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Priyankara Perera |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| 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 |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Film actress |
Dilhani Ekanayake Social Network
Timeline
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.
In 1987, along with Channa Wijewardena, she performed the ballet Ukussa.
In that year, she won the Sarasaviya award for the Best Upcoming Actress.
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).
In 2005, she again won the award for the Best Actress for the role Sudu Kalu Saha Alu at Sarasaviya Festival.
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.
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.
