Sahan Ranwala  Sahan Ranwala (born July 3, 1978 as [Sinhala]), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He is also works as a musician, composer and a presenter. He is the managing director of Lionel Ranwala Folk Art Foundation. Sahan Ranwala was born on July 3, 1978 in Nugegoda as the second of the family with two siblings. He started education at Ashoka Vidyalaya, Maradana. After passing grade 5 scholarship examination, he went to Ananda College. At school, Sahan was the Chairman of Drama Society and the Treasurer of Broadcasting Unit. He did A/L from commerce stream and selected to the University of Colombo. His elder brother Chirantha is a television announcer and also an actor. His father Lionel Ranwala was an icon in Sri Lanka music industry who performed folk music in Sri Lanka. Lionel is the founder of Ranwala Balakaya. Sahan is a graduate from Drama and Theater at University of Kelaniya. He also has a Diploma in Journalism at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and degree from Law College. He is married to Melani Ranwala and the couple has one son, Seth Ranwala. Sahan went to Asoka College, Colombo and Ananda College. Sahan completed Business Management degree in University of Colombo, Mass Media degree in University of Jayawardanapura. And he is also post graduate in Buddhist Studies in University of Kelaniya and he has Masters degree in Drama and the Theatre in University of Kelaniya. Also, Sahan was the island first in Statistics exam held by Association of Accounting Technicians Sri lanka. Sahan started his career under his father Lionel in his folk music group called "Ranwala Balakaya". After the death of father, Sahan started to continue his legacy by conducting folk musical programs all over the country. After three years of father's death, Sahan presented folk musical program "Yuddetath Awith". He also conducted concerts such as "Gama Avlanynaan", "Ahasei Innawalu", "Three" and "Mei Avurudu Kaale". He also able to perform at the local festivals in Galle, Colombo and Jaffna Music Festivals and international festival such as CHOGM. In 2003, Ranwala started "Ranwala Lama Balakaya" for youngsters between the ages of 10–15.