Shriyani Amarasena

Known for

Acting

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.

Best known work

Dr. Nawariyan

2017

Silence of the Heart

1969

White Flowers for the Dead

1978

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)

1987

Dedunu Akase

2017

Rebellion

1978

Sihina Nelum Mal

2024

Sarungale

1979

Wathsala Akka

1985

Raja Horu

2013

Filmography

TBA
May Mara Prasangaya
2026
Cricket Sadu
as Madam
2024
Sihina Nelum Mal
2017
Dr. Nawariyan
as Charitha
2017
Dedunu Akase
2013
Raja Horu
as Mahesh's Mother
2011
Ran SamanalayoTV
as Vinitha (1 episode)
1997
Mother Alone
1987
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
as Sarojini
1985
Wathsala Akka
1979
Sarungale
as Soma
1978
Rebellion
as Kuda
1978
White Flowers for the Dead
as Vineetha
1969
Silence of the Heart
as Champa