Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Veteran artist Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away while receiving treatment for an illness at a private hospital, family members confirmed. He was 84 years old at the time of his death.

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. His talent earned wide recognition, notably for his brief yet impactful role as a Sinhala youth in Gamini Fonseka's 1986 film "Koti Valigaya", for which he ...