Prominent personalities

- **Geoffrey Bawa**: World-renowned architect and the principal force behind "Tropical Modernism." - **Sir Arthur C. Clarke**: Legendary science fiction author (*2001: A Space Odyssey*) who lived in Colombo for most of his life. - **Michael Ondaatje**: Booker Prize-winning author (*The English Patient*), born in Colombo. - **Kumar Sangakkara**: Legendary international cricketer and former Sri Lanka captain, heavily associated with Colombo's cricketing clubs. - **Mahela Jayawardene**: Celebrated international cricketer and former captain, born and raised in Colombo. - **Jacqueline Fernandez**: Bollywood actress and model, born in Colombo. - **Deshamanya Ken Balendra**: Prominent business leader and former Chairman of John Keells Holdings.