Kamal Deshapriya

Kamal Deshapriya Sirisena , is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television, as well as a television host, cricket commentator and media personality.

Personal life His father Ananda Sirisena was a radio artist. His mother Agnes Tissera (b. 1928) was an actress and radio artist. He completed education from Nalanda College, Colombo.

Career In 2017 he was appointed channel head of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). In February 2018 he resigned from the post by citing personal reasons. Several reports informed that the resignation was due to disputes over match telecasting rights with SLC deputy secretary, Ravin Wickramaratne. He also worked as a co-coordinating secretary of National Movement Against Terrorism (NMAT) and as the Sihala Urumaya Spokesman.

His first cinema acting role was in the 2014 film, Siri Daladagamanaya, directed by Sanath Abeysekara.

Selected Television Series Adara Wassa Adaraneeya Sithara Ahas Gawwa Anantha Anichchawatha Sankara Chaya Deweni Inima Deyyange Rate Isuru Sangramaya Maha Viru Pandu Mal Dewata Nikini Kusum Paara Walalu Piyavi Sith Athara Histhan Ralla Weralata Adarei Thodu

Filmography

Year Film Role Ref. 2014 Siri Daladagamanaya King Giri Aba 2016 Ulath Ekai Pilath Ekai DIG, Gangu's father 2018 Porisadaya Wedisinghe 2018 Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara King Suppabuddha 2018 Nidahase Piya DS Dudley Senanayake 2025 Hello From the Other side 2025 Soorya (film)