The funeral of veteran actress Malini Fonseka is scheduled to be held with full state honours today at the Independence Square, according to the Minister of Cultural Affairs.
Malini passed away in the early hours of Saturday (24) at the age of 78, while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.
Popularly known as the “Queen of Sinhala Cinema,” Malini (1947–2025) was a legendary Sri Lankan actress and director. She was also a former MP.
With a career spanning over 60 years, Malini acted in more than 140 films and earned numerous national and international awards.