With her inclusion in the prestigious Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Asia,’ actress Dinara Punchihewa has achieved a major milestone that brings glory and pride to her home country. In an interview with the Sunday Observer Montage Dinara speaks about her career goals, the value of drama in life, and the current opportunities for women in the film industry. Excerpts Q: You are among the 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers across the Asia-Pacific region selected by Forbes for its ninth edition of the “30 Under 30 Asia” list.
That’s such a remarkable achievement. Can you tell us more about this great experience? A: It brings me a lot of joy to be on this list – Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia.” This is my hard work being recognised and I feel very grateful.
I have been chosen for the entertainment and sports category. There are 10 categories in this list. Some of them include Social Impact, Finance and Venture capitalism, Health and science, etc.
So I am very grateful that I have been chosen for this and I know that Forbes does extensive research and a lot of background checks, they look at your portfolio, etc before selecting individuals. So to be recognized for the work I do and for my craft and to represent Sri Lanka on this global platform brings me a lot of joy and I’m truly humbled. Q: Tell us more about Punchi Actors and your documentary Mala.
A: I have been recognised, I guess, for Mala, Gaadi, and Punchi Actors. Mala is a short film that I directed. I .
