88 years old (Born on January 25, 1937)
Happy Birthday, Maestro Premasiri Khemadasa! They say your music blends Sinhala folk tunes, Western harmonies, and Hindustani melodies so seamlessly that all genres pause in awe—and secretly wonder if you're cheating somehow. Whether it's the profound symphonies or groundbreaking film scores like "Goluhadawatha," you’ve proven time and again nothing beats a good fusion—especially one where sitars flirt with violins!Your compositions remain iconic; last we checked, even Beethoven hums along approvingly from his eternal seat. Keep inspiring generations to think outside musical boxes (or perhaps toss them out entirely). Here's wishing Sri Lanka's beloved master composer endless encores of joy!