Neville Samarakoon (1919 - 1990)

Neville Samarakoon is known as one of the most controversial chief justices in recent history, but when it come to protectin the independence and integrity of the judiciary, he had few equals.

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geoffrey_bawa.jpg (8878 bytes) Geoffrey Bawa (1919 - )

Bawa's architectural works are often characterised by the traditions, arts, and craft of Sri Lanka. In addition to the parliamentary complex at Sri Jayawardanapura, Kotte, Bawa's works in Sri Lanka includes the Ruhuna University, the Kandalama Hotel, and Lighthouse Hotel.

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Lester James Peries (1919 - )

Peries is regards as one of Sri Lanka's greatest film directors, and he is officially recognised as one of the five most famous film directors in the wolrd. He can be described as vertably the creator of genuine Sri Lankan Cinema.

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tarzie_vittachi.jpg (8082 bytes) Tarzie Vittachi ( 1921 - 1993 )

A master of political satire, Vittachi was intrumental in the rejuvenation of The Ceylon Observer. He was one of the poineers of investigative journalism in Sri Lanka.
A.Y.S. Gnanam (1922 - )

Sri Lanka's most famous "ragsto - riches" story is of A.Y.S. Gnanam, Who started his business life selling scrap-iron. with a career that ran parallel to that of indipendent Sri Lanka, Gnanam Prospered from his humble beginnings, todent sri Lanka the multi-billion rupee St. Anthony's Group.

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