T. B. Ilangaratne
Politician, Author
1913 – 1992
Who was T. B. Ilangaratne?
Tikiri Bandara Ilangaratne was a Sri Lankan politician, author, dramatist, and theater actor he was Member of Parliament for Kandy, Galaha, Hewaheta and Kolonnawa in Colombo district. He served as the Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister of Labour, Housing,Social Services, Finance,Commerce, Food, Trade and Shipping and in other government positions in a career spanning three decades. He was the mastermind behind the Employees' Provident Fund, Petroleum and insurance corporations and the People's Bank in Sri Lanka while in office. As a writer, Ilangaratne is best known for writing Amba Yahaluwo, a popular children's novel.
His novels Tilaka Saha Tilaka, Lasanda and Nedeyo have been adapted into movies. Amba Yahaluwo was made into a television serial.
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- Born
- Feb 27, 1913
Sri Lanka - Spouses
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Profession
- Education
- St.Anthony’s College, Kandy
- Died
- May 21, 1992
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on July 23, 2013
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