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Sri Lankan actress Dinara Punchihewa has been honored by Forbes magazine, being featured on the prestigious “30 Under 30 Asia” list in the entertainment and sports category.
According to Forbes, the 29-year-old Dinara Punchihewa made a notable entry into the Sri Lankan cinema scene in 2018 by writing, acting in, and directing her short film Maala. This film was showcased at international film festivals and drew the attention of renowned Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage, who cast her in Gaadi – Children of the Sun (2019).
Since her debut, she has appeared in four additional films. Punchihewa, an alumna of Queen Mary University of London, also founded Punchi Actors, a non-profit organization dedicated to introducing children from low-income families to theatre and acting. Forbes highlighted her achievements in their article titled “Meet the 30 Under 30 Stars and Athletes Breaking Stereotypes and Empowering Their Generation.”