In 1945 Amaradeva won a gold medal at a music and violin contest held by Jana Kala Mandalaya Amaradeva's fame that was limited only to the Koralawella, started spreading over other areas. Because of his increasing popularity, several schools offered him scholarships.
Amaradeva secured a gold medal in a music and violin competition held by Jana Kala Mandalaya in 1945. His reputation, which was limited to the Koralawella area, expanded beyond that region. As his fame grew, several schools provided him with scholarships.