The Famous artist in the Traditional Puppet Art of Sri Lanka, having a history of puppet art for more than four centuries

1. Awarded at 9th International Puppet Festival de Titeres De Redondela, Spain

2. Awarded at 2nd International Puppet Festival Vilagarcia, Spain

3. Awarded at 26th International Puppet Festival Tholosa, Spain

4. Presidential Award 2008

5. Sri Lankan has a history of puppet art for more than four centuries. It has come down from one generation to another. Even today it is very popular. This art is widely known as string puppetry. About 15 traditional stories are based on puppet shows