July 01, 1929
Rita Irene Koys (July 1, 1929 – May 11, 2009),[1] better known as Shanthi Lekha, was a Sri Lankan Film actress. She played the role of mother in more films than any other actress in Sinhala cinema.
White Flowers for the Dead
Thun Man Handiya
(Mother)
Sandesaya
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
The Treasure
(Irene's mother)
Sarungale
(Sushila's Mother)
Lasanda
Eya Dan Loku Lamayek
(Susila's Mother)
Sagarayak Meda
Parasathu Mal
The Yellow Robe