Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- The last rites of veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe took place at the Borella General Cemetery yesterday.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake too paid his last respects to the veteran actor yesterday morning.

Sathischandra Edirisinghe, who had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Thalawathugoda, passed away on Monday (22) night.

Sathischandra Edirisinghe, the elder brother of renowned singer Sunil Edirisinghe, was a distinctive and respected figure in Sri Lanka's Art world, making significant contributions as both an Actor and a Director.Sri Lanka Developers

Born on February 10, 1941, in Kelaniya, Patikirige Sathischandra Edirisinghe enjoyed an Artistic career that spanned more than five decades...