Sisira Senaratne

Sisira Senaratne
Born (1935-03-29)29 March 1935
Sri Lanka
Died 4 February 2015(2015-02-04) (aged 79)
Nationality Sri Lankan
Education Central College Maradana
Nalanda College, Colombo
Occupation Singer
Partner(s) Indrani Senaratne (née Wijebandara)
Children Sanjaya Senaratne
Subhani Senaratne Wijethilake
Sameera Senaratne

Sisira Senaratne (29 March 1935 - 4 February 2015) was one of Sri Lanka's popular singers since the 1960s. Senaratne, with his wife Indrani, conducted shows in Sri Lanka and around the world, including Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, Dubai, Australia, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Together with his wife the duo have conducted many popular ‘Sisindra’ musical shows in Sri Lanka and abroad.

Early life and education

Senaratne was educated at Central College Maradana and Nalanda College Colombo.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Family

He was married to Indrani née Wijebandara.

Career

Since the 1960s, Sisira had sung many popular songs such as "Olu Nelum Neliya", "Seeta Diyareli", "Nuhuru Nupuruda", "Mage Puthuta Mal", and "Gaya Geethayan Game wel Eliye". In 1956 Sisira sang Olu Nelum Neliya Rangala for Sri Lankan film director Lester James Peries's film Rekava.

General references

  • "Sisindra makes appearance in Sri Lanka". Dailynews Paper. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  • "Handapana - sheds light on a glorious past:". Dailynews Paper. 19 May 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  • "Reflections on Karunaratne Abeysekera". Dailynews Paper. 2006-09-21. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  • "Chitrananda Abeysekera the Lyrists". www.chitranandaabeysekera.org. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
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