Vishaka Siriwardana

[1] In a career spanning more than three decades, she was known for her breakthrough roles in Saaranga, Sasara Chethana and Sura Duthiyo.

[3][4] Vishaka Siriwardana was born on 28 August 1956 in Katupotha, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka as the eighth child in a family of nine siblings.

[3][6] Her remains were laid to rest at the Kurunegala Municipal Council Florist Hall from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on 24 October 2021.

One day, Vishaka heard that the film Wasanthaye Dawasak was being shot in her hometown of Katupotha, Kurunegala.

[9] Then she acted in the films such as, Puthuni Mata Samavenna, Sura Duthiyo, Asipatha Mamai, Sathyagrahanaya, Kristhu Charithaya, Cheriyo Doctor, Yasoma and Bheeshanaye Athuru Kathawak.

Then she was able to contribute to a number of serials and soap operas such as; Bimmal Illama, Tulā Dahara, Sarala Samanalī, Kithsirigē Iraṇama, Deveni Vēdikāva, Sāvil Pālik, Kāhala Nādaya, Sivdiya Dahara, Poda Væssa, Bamba Ketu Hati, Bhawana, and Vasuda.