Sisira Senaratne
| Sisira Senaratne | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
29 March 1935 Sri Lanka |
| Died | 4 February 2015 |
| Nationality |
 Sri Lankan |
| Education |
Central College Maradana Nalanda College, Colombo |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Religion | Buddhist |
| Partner(s) | Indrani Senaratne (née Wijebandara) |
| Children |
Sanjaya Senaratne Subhani Senaratne Wijethilake Sameera Senaratne |
Sisira Senaratne is one of Sri Lanka's popular singers since the 1960s. Sisira (together his wife Indrani) had conducted shows not only in Sri Lanka but all over the world in places like Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, Dubai, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy. Together with his singer wife, Indrani, the duo have conducted many popular ‘Sisindra’ musical shows together in Sri Lanka and abroad.
Early life and education
He was educated at Central College Maradana and Nalanda College Colombo.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Family
He is married to popular singer Indrani Senaratne (née Wijebandara).
Career
Since the 1960s, Sisira had sung many popular songs such as Olu Nelum Neliya, Seeta Diyareli, Nuhuru Nupuruda, Mage Puthuta Mal, Gaya Geethayan Game wel Eliye etc. In 1956 Sisira sang Olu Nelum Neliya Rangala for veteran Sri Lankan film director Lester James Peries's film Rekava and became so popular.
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. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- "Chitrananda Abeysekera the Lyrists". www.chitranandaabeysekera.org. Retrieved 24 January 2012.