Vijitha Mallika

Gamamathige Vijitha de Silva (born 5 July 1943 – died 16 October 1992 as විජිත මල්ලිකා) [Sinhala]), popularly known as Vijitha Mallika, was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema. One of the most popular film actresses in early Sinhala cinema, Mallika appeared in more than 40 films including popular films, Suvineetha Lalani, Sengawunu Menika, Dheewarayo, London Hamu and Sweep Ticket.

Personal life Mallika was born on 5 July 1943 in Negombo as the eldest of the family. Her father Gamamathige Silva was a businessman came to Negambo from Induruwa and started a business. Her mother was Mary Wickramasinghe. Mallika has three younger brothers and two younger sisters.

Mallika studied at Sinhala New School, Wella Street, Negombo and then from Newstead Girls College, Negambo. Mallika was married to fellow actor Anton Fernando. She met Fernando during the casting of Veera Vijaya. At that time, Anton was the harmonium player of a band in Negombo. Anton and Vijitha's love affair had obstacles from both sides, due to religious conflicts.

A felicitation ceremony titled Dawasak Evi for Vijitha Mallika was held on 18 March 2017 at Maradana Tower Hall.

Filmography Year Film Role Ref. 1957 Suraya 1958 Sohoyuro 1959 Purusha Rathnaya Mallika 1960 Nalangana 1960 Veera Vijaya 1961 Suvineetha Lalani 1963 Adata Vediya Heta Hondai Vijitha 1963 Suhada Sohoyuro 1963 Mangalika 1964 Kala Kala De Pala Pala De 1964 Semiya Birindage Deviyaya 1964 Sujage Rahasa 1964 Dheewarayo 1965 Handa Paana 1965 Laa Dalu 1965 Hathara Maha Nidhanaya Seetha Dharmawardena 1965 Hithata Hitha 1965 Sweep Ticket 1965 Landaka Mahima 1966 Segawena Sewanella 1966 Sanda Naga Eddi 1966 Layata Laya 1966 Kapatikama Veeta 1966 Sudu Duwa 1966 Senasili Suwaya Mali 1967 Ran Rasa Mallika 'Missy' 1967 Okkoma Hari 1967 Hathara Kendare 1967 Segawunu Menika 1967 Amathaka Wunada 1967 Sarana 1967 Rena Giraw Sumana 1968 London Hamu 1968 Dehadaka Duka Kamala 1968 Singithi Surathal 1968 Abuddassa Kale 1969 Oba Nathinam 1969 Hari Maga Cilla 1969 Pancha 1970 Seda Sulang 1976 Haratha Hathara 1976 Asha 1980 Hondin Inna