Pandit  Amaradeva had been the recipient of numerous awards including the Philippine Ramon Magsaysay Award (2001), Indian Padma Sri Award (2002)[7] and Sri Lankan "President's Award of Kala Keerthi" (1986) and Deshamanya Award (1998). In 2003 the French government awarded him the prestigious honour; Officer (officer). He has also represented Sri Lanka in many forums including the UNESCO 1967 Manila Symposium.

Born in December 1927 as Wannakuwatta Waduge Don Albert Perera  he wasbetter known by his adopted name Amaradeva.