Last rites of late-Lakshman Wijesekera to be performed today (Video)

Sunday, 14 November 2021 - 7:36

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Lakshman Wijesekera, a musician, singer, actor, and director of advertisements who made a significant contribution to the entertainment industry in this country, passed away on 12 November.

He had been ill for a long time and was being treated at the hospital.

He was 73 years old at the time of his death.

Lakshman Wijesekera was also the music director of many popular teledramas such as 'Bumuthurunu' and 'Atta Bindai'.

Among the many songs he sang "Delvu Pahan", "Athi de Athi Satiyen", "Supen Hengum Oben Epa", "Sina Pipena Me Wasanthaya" were some that became very popular.

The funeral of late Lakshman Wijesekera will be held at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery today (14) at 5:00 p.m.



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