Quick Info
| Profession | Educator, Former Model |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 23/01/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Badulla, Uva Province, Dominion of Ceylon |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Shiranthi Rajapaksa
08/10/2026
Shiranthi Rajapaksa was reported arrested in connection with allegations that a charitable initiative she ran had misused hospital donations. The reports described the matter as part of wider scrutiny involving the Rajapaksa family and public fund handling in Sri Lanka.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Shiranthi Wickremasinghe |
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| Known for | Being the 6th First Lady of Sri Lanka |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Holy Family Convent in Bambalapitiya, Colombo |
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| Field of Study | Child Psychology, Pre-school Education |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1983 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Mahinda Rajapaksa (Former President of Sri Lanka) | ||||
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| Siblings | 2 |
Career
| Major Designation | 6th First Lady of Sri Lanka from 19/11/2005 to 09/01/2015 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. During her teenage years, her father supported her participation in beauty pageants; however, he reportedly turned down offers for her to enter the film industry. | |
| 2. In school, she participated in netball, hockey, and tennis competitions and won many awards. | |
| 3. She won the title of Miss Sri Lanka and represented her country in international beauty competitions. | |
| 4. In 1978, she represented Sri Lanka at the Miss Universe beauty pageant. | |
| 5. She founded Carlton Pre-schools of Sri Lanka in several locations including Colombo, Beliatta, Ranna, Walasmulla, Tangalle, and Weeraketiya. | |
| 6. She used her public position to support education and welfare projects. |
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