Lilian Edirisinghe

Lilian Edirisinghe (born 19 May 1922 – died 26 December 1993 as ලිලියන් එදිරිසිංහ) [Sinhala]), was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. One of the earliest pillars in Sri Lankan film history, Edirisinghe had a career that spanned more than four decades primarily in villain and comedy roles.

Personal life Edirisinghe was born on 19 May 1922 in Imbulgoda area as the seventh of a family with 11 siblings. Her father Lewis Edirisinghe was a farmer and mother Kalu Kankanamge Podi Nona was a housewife. She attended to Parakandeniya Vidyalaya, Kossinna currently known as Perakumbadeniya Maha Vidyalaya. She started to act in school dramas and is a die hard fan of Laxmi Bhai. She married in 1942 and the couple gave birth to a son - Ranjith, who died after two months of age. Her husband also died soon after. Some of her popular acting came through films such as Ara Soyza, Sihina Sathak, Kolamkarayo and Chandi Shyama.

Year No. Film Role Ref. 1954 Iranganie Iskola Hamine 1955 Suragani 1955 Seda Sulan 1956 Surathali 1958 Ekamath Eka Rataka 1958 Deyyange Rate Babamma 1958 Suneetha 1959 Sihinaya Chandra's mother 1960 Subhadra 1960 Sundara Birinda 1961 Kurulu Bedda 1961 Gan Thera 1961 Suwineetha Laalani 1962 Suhada Diwi Piduma 1963 Sunilaa 1963 Suhada Sohoyuro 1963 Mangalika 1963 Sudu Sande Kalu Walaa Manike's mother 1963 Deepashika Sumana 1964 Kala Kala De Pala Pala De 1964 Sulalitha Sobani Podi Hami 1964 Sasaraka Hati Luncy Nona 1964 Sithaka Mahima 1964 Sobana Sitha 1965 Sathutai Kandulai 1965 Allapu Gedara Baby 1965 Satha Panaha Mahathaya's date 1965 Sekaya Maduri's mother 1965 Landaka Mahima 1966 Sangawena Sewanalla 1966 Senasuma Kothanada 1966 Mahadenamuththa Water Giver's mother 1966 Athulweema Thahanam 1966 Sihina Hathak Baby Nona 1966 Kinkini Paada 1966 Kapatikama Engelsina, Sarpin's wife 1966 Sampatha 1966 Sudu Duwa 1966 Sanda Naga Eddi 1966 Layata Laya 1966 Seyawak Pasupasa 1967 Daru Duka Omeri Hami 1967 Segawunu Menika 1967 Pipena Kumudu 1967 Sarana 1967 Ipadune Ai 1968 Landon Hamu 1968 Adudass Kale 1968 Akka Nago 1968 Bicycle Hora 1968 Amathikama 1968 Hangi Hora 1968 Ruhunu Kumari 1968 Dehadaka Duka Heen Hamu's accomplice 1968 Ataweni Pudumaya 1969 Kawuda Hari Ransina 1969 Prawesamwanna Mrs. Basnayake 1969 Oba Nathinam 1969 Kohomada Wade 1969 Hathara Peraliya 1969 Sumudu Bharya 1970 Penawa Neda 1970 Suli Sulan 1972 Singapuru Charlie 1972 Lokuma Hinawa Engelsina 1972 Ada Mehemai Elder sister 1973 Thushara Villager 1973 Sinawai Inawai 1974 Surekha 1974 Hadawath Naththo 1974 Onna Babo Billo Enawa 1974 Susee 1974 Lasandaa Kadiramma 1974 Sahayata Danny Landlady 1974 Rodee Gama Podina 1975 Kaliyuga Kaale 1975 Aawa Soya Adare Sumana's mother 1975 Mage Nangi Shyama 1975 Kokilayo 1975 Sadhana 1976 Waasana Nona 1976 Loka Horu 1976 Haaratha Hathara 1976 Aasha 1976 Dewiyange Theenduwa Hamine 1976 Ran Thilaka 1977 Sudu Paraviyo Ango 1977 Hariyanakota Ohoma Thamai 1977 Honda Hitha 1977 Vanagatha Kella 1978 Mage Ran Putha 1978 Kundala Keshi Saroja 1978 Chandi Shyama 1978 Sally 1978 Deepanjalee 1979 Jeewana Kandulu 1979 Hingana Kolla Mary 1979 Raja Kollo Ra Nanda 1979 Muwan Palessa Gobira's wife 1979 Ran Kurullo Soyza's mother 1979 Anusha Fake Mommy 1979 Sawudan Jema 1979 Hari Pudumai 1980 Seetha 1981 Kolankarayo Member Mahaththaya's wife 1981 Senasuma 1981 Geethika 1981 Jeewanthi 1982 Sandaa Seneviratne's mother 1982 Chathu Madura Sunil's mother 1982 Kadawunu Poronduwa Debtor 1983 Chandi Siriya 1983 Menik Maliga 1983 Loku Thaththa 1984 Ara Soyza Loku Hamine 1984 Kekille Rajjuruwo Mahadana Mutha's wife 1985 Chalitha Rangali 1985 Adarayaka Mahima Lilly 1985 Rosy 1985 Doo Daruwo 1986 Mal Warusa Englathina 1988 Chandingeth Chandiya 1988 Newa Gilunath Ban Chun Lillian 1989 Mamai Raja Vegetable vendor 1989 Badulu Kochchiya 1990 Sambudu Mahima 1990 Pem Rajadahana 1990 Jaya Kothanada 1990 Chandi Raja 1991 Paaradise 1991 Asai Bayai 1991 Raja Kello 1991 Raja Sellan 1991 Cheriyo Doctor Head nurse 1991 Alibaba Saha Horu Hathaliha 1991 Suwandena Suwandak 1992 Salli Thubunata Madi 1992 Sakkara Suththara 1992 Sinha Raja 1992 Okkoma Kanapita 1992 Rajek Wage Puthek 1993 Soorayan Athara Veeraya Babbi aunty 1993 Juriya Mamai Lillian 1994 Sujaatha Madam 1994 Okkoma Hondatai 1994 Vijaya Geetha Maggie 1995 Wasana Wewa 1995 Pudumai Eth Aththai 1995 Deviyani Sathya Surakinna Batti 1995 Chandiyage Putha Chutti's mother 1995 Cheriyo Captain Mrs. Rambo 1996 Naralowa Holman Massage parlor owner 1996 Hitha Honda Geheniyak 2008 Ai Oba Thaniwela

Awards and Accolades Won Deepashika Award in 1968 for playing the most number of films of the year.

Sarasaviya Film Festival