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Shanthi Lekha

Shanthi Lekha

Actor Jul 1 (died age 79) 1960–1981 (21 year career)
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Biography

Rita Irene Koys (July 1, 1929 – May 11, 2009),[1] better known as Shanthi Lekha, was a Sri Lankan Film actress. She played the role of mother in more films than any other actress in Sinhala cinema.

Known For

Between Two Worlds
Film

Between Two Worlds

Mother
The Treasure
Film

The Treasure

Irene's mother
White Flowers for the Dead
Film

White Flowers for the Dead

10.0 1978
Sandesaya
Film

Sandesaya

9.0 1960
How to Be an Adult
Film

How to Be an Adult

Susila's Mother
Thun Man Handiya
Film

Thun Man Handiya

Mother
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
Film

Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet

5.0 1976
Sagarayak Meda
Film

Sagarayak Meda

1981

Filmography