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Read the Descriptions in this web page and Answer the questions below.

1. Who is the well known writer?

2. Name some of his books

3. Who help to develop Muslim Education System in Sri Lanka?

4. Who is the first member of Rukrakagano Organization?

5. Name some other persons of Sri Lanka.

6. Read the passage again and complete the chart

Mrs Iranagani Serasinhe- Dramatist

Iranganie Roxanna Serasinghe (née Meedeniya) (born 1931) is a Sri Lankan actress. Since her debut in Rekava, Serasinghe has become recognized for playing motherly figures in various films and television serials.

ranganie Meedeniya grew up in Mudugamuwa, near Ruwanwella in a tranquil village setting. Her early touches with nature would later lead her to become an environmental activist. In the meantime Meedeniya was encouraged to pursue acting by her parents. While attending Bishop's College she played in several end-of-term plays; at Girls' High School, Kandy whilst pursuing a HSC Meedeniya took a leading role in an adaptation of Pygmalion.

Against her father a Rate Mahatthaya's wishes, Meedeniya entered the University of Ceylon in 1947 with the support of her cousins. He died in her first year away at a time when Marxist ideas were the norm. She immersed herself in the Ceylon theater scene while there under the guidance of Professor Ludowyk; she also became a proficient dancer with lessons from Chitrasena.

She eventually graduated with an Arts degree and travelled to London with letters of recommendation from Ludowyk following a marriage to Professor Dissanayake (they divorced some time later). There with the help of actresses Flora Robson and Sybil Thorndyke, Meedeniya attended Bristol Old Vic Theatre School for a year and the London School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art for two years.

Mr T.B. Jaya—Educationist

Dr.Tuan Burhanuddin Jayah (1 January 1890 - 31 May 1960) was a Sri Lankan educationalist, politician, and diplomat. He was born in Kandy and studied at St. Paul's College, Kandy and St Thomas' College Mt. Lavinia and received his degree from the University of London in 1913 and joined Dharmaraja College and Ananda College as a teacher. In 1921, he was appointed Principal of Zahira College, Colombo. He entered politics in 1924 and was elected to the Legislative Council. The speech that he made in passing the Dominion Bill is historic.

Teacher, principal, legislator, State Councillor, freedom fighter, parliamentarian, Cabinet minister and High Commissioner for Ceylon in Pakistan, Jayah died in the Holy City of Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Dr C.W.W. kankagara-Educationist

Crestoper William Wijeyekoon Kannangara (October 13, 1884 - September 23, 1969) was a Sri Lankan lawyer and politician. Rising up the ranks of Sri Lanka's movement for independence in the early part of the 20th century, he became the first Minister of Education in the State Council of Ceylon, and was instrumental in introducing extensive reforms to the country's education system that opened up education to children from all levels of society. Born in rural town in Ambalangoda,southern Sri Lanka, his academic prowess enabled him to win a scholarship to Richmond College, Galle, a prestigious national school at the time. Initially working as a lawyer after leaving school, he entered politics as the movement for independence was gathering strength in Sri Lanka. Kannangara was first elected to the Ceylon Legislative Council in 1923 and then to the State Council. He also served as the President of the Ceylon National Congress. As Minister of Education in the State Council, Kannangara introduced extensive reforms to the education system of Sri Lanka throughout the 1940s. They befitted thousands of underprivileged students in rural parts of the country by making education free for all students. He also began a central schools scheme, which established high quality secondary schools in rural areas of the country. Kannangara's significant achievements in areas of education have led him to being commonly referred to as the Father of Free Education in Sri Lanka

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Famous People in Sri Lanka

There are many famous people in Sri Lanka for different reasons like inventions, writings, music, drama etc. We will discuss about some of these people

· Dr C.W.W. kankagara-Educationist

· Mr T.B. Jaya—Educationist

· Mrs Iranagani Serasinhe—Dramatist

· Mr Martin Wickramasinhe—Writher

Randiwala Maha Vidyalaya is established in 1943 with only 6 students and one teacher. Today after nearly 75 years there are over 400 students and 30 teachers.