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Nanda Malini, one of Sri Lanka's bestknown voices of protest, dies at 82

Once banned from national airwaves, Nanda Malini was known for her songs about social justice.

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BBC News21 Aug 2026, 05:37 amUpdated 3d ago1 min readAsiaAsia

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Nanda Malini, one of Sri Lanka's best known voices of protest, dies at 82

Once banned from national airwaves, Nanda Malini was known for her songs about social justice.

This report is published with credit to BBC News. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on BBC News →

Source: BBC News. Published 21 Aug 2026, 05:37 am.

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