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Rukmani Devi (Daisy Daniels) was born on 15 January, 1923 in Ramboda, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan actress and singer (1923–1978). Discover Rukmani Devi'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 Rukmani Devi networth?
| Popular As |
Daisy Rasammah Daniels |
| Occupation |
actress,music_department |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
15 January 1923 |
| Birthday |
15 January |
| Birthplace |
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka |
| Date of death |
October 28, 1978 |
| Died Place |
Ja-Ela, Thudella, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka |
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Rukmani Devi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Rukmani Devi height not available right now. We will update Rukmani Devi'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 Rukmani Devi's Husband?
Her husband is Eddie Jayamanne
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Eddie Jayamanne |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Rukmani Devi Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rukmani Devi worth at the age of 55 years old? Rukmani Devi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated
Rukmani Devi's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Rukmani Devi Social Network
Timeline
According to Sri Lankeya Cinema Vanshaya (pp 637 – 638) written by Nuwan Nayanajith Kumara, from Kadawunu Poronduwa in 1947 to Ara Soyza in 1984, Rukmani Devi had played different roles in 99 films, up to the time of her death.
On 12 August 2011, a former mayor of Negombo and a former Minister of the Parliament Mr. Ananda Munasinghe was allegedly charged and arrested by the Negombo Police for dislodging the statue of Rukmani Devi, erected on her grave by one of her fans Mrs. Sriyani Achala Dissanayake. Several popular media bloated this incident as an attack by an unidentified group of criminals to Rukmani Devi's grave, and a protest rally to this incident was organised in Negombo on 14 August 2011.
She was the most celebrated Sri Lankan artiste and a statue in memory of her was erected at the Kanuwana Junction. The road on which the Rukmani Devi Museum in Negombo is located was also renamed 'Rukmani Devi Mawatha' by President Ranasinghe Premadasa, on 28 October 1990.
Rukmani Devi, died in a tragic motor accident near St. Mary's Church, Thudella on 28 October 1978. She was returning after a musical show in Uyanwatte, Matara. Her funeral ceremony was attended by a very large gathering; film makers and dramatists, friends, politicians, relatives and her beloved fans.
In 1975 Rukmani sing "Pem Rajatahane" with Milton Mallawarachchi.
She was the one and only Sri Lankan actress on the cover page of popular Indian Film Magazine "Filmfare" and was also featured in "My like and dislike" in 1958 in the Filmfare. The second generation Toyota Hi-ace is known in Sri Lanka as the 'Rukmani Model', because she was travelling in one when she had her fatal accident.
She is known for her work on Iranganie (1954), Hadisi Winishchaya (1950) and Kele Handa (1953).
The popular play 'Broken Promise' (Kadawunu Poronduwa), was adapted into a film by B. A. W. Jayamanne. This was the first Sinhala film – Kadawunu Poronduwa, screened on 21 January 1947. Rukmani Devi, who also began her film career through the role of 'Ranjani' in this film, also became the first local cinema actress. Her film career, which thus began spread over a period of more than three decades.
With her first audio recording of the famous song "Siri Buddhagaya Vihare" with Master "H. W. Rupasinghe". in 1938, she captured the hearts of the masses and she shaped her career from that of an actress to that of an actress turned singer. This song was recorded to 78 rpm (gramophone) record label HMV with the number N-9300 and issued in 1939 by the Cargills Ltd, local agents for HMV
Watching her play this role much enthusiastically, Walter Abeysinghe, a drama producer sought permission from her father, to invite her to play the lead role of 'Sita' in his drama 'Ramayanaya.' Thus, in 1935 at the age of just 12 years she performed in this stage play, presented by the 'Sinhala Natya Sabha'.
Rukmani Devi was born on January 15, 1923 as Daisy Daniels.
