Punsiri Soysa

Kala Bhushana Punsiri Soysa (born 5 March as පුන්සිරි සොයිසා [Sinhala]) is a Sri Lankan singer. Since the 1970s, Punsiri, also known as "The Tear of Breakup," has recorded a number of well-known songs.

Personal life He was born on 5 March as the second of the family with one elder brother, two younger brothers and one younger sister. His father was W. Ackman Soysa and mother was . He first studied at the village Buddhist mixed school up to the third class. Then he entered the Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa for further education. At school he sang a song in every literary society.

He is married to longtime partner Kumudika Perera. His wife lived in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa whereas Punsiri also lived in Moratuwa for some time. Despite obstacles, we were married in 1978. They have three daughters.

Career When he was about ten years old, he listened to the songs of Mohideen Baig and Milton Perera and began to hum them slowly. He also had the opportunity to sing at mat parties at party receptions in the village. His father encouraged Punsiri for these parties and took with him. His father went to amateur competitions, brought in applications for Punsiri, filled them out and presented them all. During school days, he entered the Gayathri Art Institute in Kesbewa and studied Ragadhari music under Vincent Somapala. In 1971, Punsiri composed the song Sewwandiyakata Pem Banda. In 1974, he sang four songs on the 'Sarala Gee' program, including most popular hits Nohan Ladune, Ganga Diyaeli Gala.