NELUM BUDDHADASA
COLOMBO : Popular Bollywood actress Pooja Hegde arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday evening (10 November) ahead of the opening of Sriyani Dress Point’s newest showroom in Wellawatte on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
A large gathering, inculuding senior management representatives of Sriyani Dress Point, one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail brands, welcomed the actress a kit Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake.
Known for her popular performances in Indian cinema and chart-topping songs such as *Butta Bomma* and *Monica Monica*, Pooja Hegde will grace the showroom opening ceremony as the special guest.
As part of her visit, a special meet-and-greet session has also been organised for 11 November at 9.30 a.m., offering fans who have registered for the event an opportunity to meet the actress and capture photographs with her.
The much-anticipated showroom opening drew several Sri Lankan cricketers and other prominent personalities from diverse fields.
Sriyani Dress Point’s new Wellawatte outlet offers an extensive selection of clothing and accessories for the entire family, together with home décor and a wide range of everyday essentials, positioning it as a comprehensive shopping destination.
Established in 1993 by entreprenpeur Mariyapillai Selvaraj, Sriyani Dress Point has evolved from a modest retail venture into one of Sri Lanka’s prominent fashion retail brands. Over the years, the company has steadily expanded its footprint, building a network of eight spacious showrooms strategically located across key cities in the country.
Today, with a workforce of more than 2,000 employees, Sriyani Dress Point continues to strengthen its presence in Sri Lanka’s fashion retail industry, offering customers an extensive range of fashion choices while maintaining its commitment to quality, style and customer satisfaction.
