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.
Thun Man Handiya
(Mother)
White Flowers for the Dead
Sandesaya
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
The Treasure
(Irene's mother)
The Kite
(Sushila's Mother)
Lasanda
How to Be an Adult
(Susila's Mother)
Sagarayak Meda
Parasathu Mal
The Yellow Robe