Shriyani Amarasena

Shriyani Amarasena

Actor

Biography

Sriyani Amarasena is a legendary, award-winning Sri Lankan actress, producer, and director. Celebrated for her contributions to stage, film, and television, she has spent over 60 years in the entertainment industry.

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Shriyani Amarasena 1

Representative Works

Cricket Sadu
Cricket Sadu
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/ Sinhala
Dr. Nawariyan
Dr. Nawariyan
8.0
/ Sinhala
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
9.0
/ Sinhala
Wathsala Akka
Wathsala Akka
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/ Sinhala
Sarungale
Sarungale
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/ Sinhala
White Flowers for the Dead
White Flowers for the Dead
10.0
/ Sinhala
Dedunu Akase
Dedunu Akase
10.0
/ Sinhala
Rebellion
Rebellion
10.0
/ Sinhala
Silence of the Heart
Silence of the Heart
8.7
/ Sinhala
Raja Horu
Raja Horu
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/ Sinhala
Mother Alone
Mother Alone
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/ Sinhala
Sihina Nelum Mal
Sihina Nelum Mal
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Cricket Sadu
2026Nominee

Best Performance

Cricket Sadu

Dr. Nawariyan
2017Winner

Best Performance

Dr. Nawariyan

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
1987Winner

Best Performance

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)

Career Highlights

Wathsala Akka
1985Highlight

Best Performance

Wathsala Akka

Sarungale
1979Highlight

Best Performance

Sarungale

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