Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
July 1, 1929
Died
May 11, 2009 (age 79)
Shanthi Lekha
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
Film
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
1976
Film
The Treasure
Irene's mother
1972
Film
Sandesaya
1960
Film
The Yellow Robe
1967
Film
White Flowers for the Dead
1978
Film
Sarungale
Sushila's Mother
1979
Film
Lasanda
1974
Film
Eya Dan Loku Lamayek
Susila's Mother
1975
Film
Thun Man Handiya
Mother
1970
Film
Sagarayak Meda
1981
Film
Parasathu Mal
1966
Filmography
1981FilmSagarayak Meda1979FilmSarungaleas Sushila's Mother1978FilmWhite Flowers for the Dead1976FilmKolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet1975FilmEya Dan Loku Lamayekas Susila's Mother1974FilmLasanda1972FilmThe Treasureas Irene's mother1970FilmThun Man Handiyaas Mother1967FilmThe Yellow Robe1966FilmParasathu Mal1960FilmSandesaya