Sandhya Kumari
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Yvonne Perera, better known as Sandhya Kumari, was a popular Sri Lankan actress who frequently played femme fatale
roles.
Kumari's first film role was in the 1963 film Adata Wadiya Heta Hondai. Starring alongside Gamini Fonseka
, Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya, Ananda Jayaratne and Vijitha Mallika, Kumari gained fame with the performance. She then appeared as the heroine in the tale of fisher folk, Dheewarayo
, released in 1964. In 1965, she acted in Allapu Gedera.
Her other films include Kapatikama (1966), Ipadunay Aiye?, Ran Rasa, Sura Chowraya (1967), Akka Nago
, Amathikama
, Ataweni Pudumaya
, Bicycle Hora
, Hangi Hora, Pini Bindu (1968), Kawda Hari, Sooraygeth Sooraya (1969; which featured a fight sequence between her and Sonia Dissanayake) and Sakuntala (1977).
Kumari was married to Upali Perera.
Femme fatale
A femme fatale is a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous, and deadly situations. She is an archetype of literature and art...
roles.
Kumari's first film role was in the 1963 film Adata Wadiya Heta Hondai. Starring alongside Gamini Fonseka
Gamini Fonseka
Sembuge Gamini Shelton Fonseka was a Sri Lankan film actor and politician.Fonseka was born on March 21, 1936 in Dehiwela the third child of William and Daisy Fonseka. Starting school at a Presbyterian institution, Gamini moved on to S. Thomas' College, Mt. Lavinia...
, Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya, Ananda Jayaratne and Vijitha Mallika, Kumari gained fame with the performance. She then appeared as the heroine in the tale of fisher folk, Dheewarayo
Dheewarayo
Dheewarayo is a 1964 Sri Lankan film starring Gamini Fonseka. It was a box office success in the country.-Plot:Story about fishing folk.Cast*Gamini Fonseka – Francis*Sandhya Kumari;Roseline*Anthony C...
, released in 1964. In 1965, she acted in Allapu Gedera.
Her other films include Kapatikama (1966), Ipadunay Aiye?, Ran Rasa, Sura Chowraya (1967), Akka Nago
Akka Nago
Akka Nago is a 1968 Sri Lankan film directed by Vincent David.-Cast:*Joe Abeywickrama*David Dharmakirthi*Dommie Jayawardena*Sandhya Kumari*D.R. Nanayakkara*Stanley Perera-External links:*...
, Amathikama
Amathikama
Amathikama is a 1968 Sri Lankan film directed by Nihal Jayasinghe.-Cast:*Joe Abeywickrama ... Mudalali*Hugo Fernando ... Arachchi*Sandhya Kumari*D.R. Nanayakkara*Pearl Vasudevi*Ione Weerasinghe*Jessica Wickramasinghe...
, Ataweni Pudumaya
Ataweni Pudumaya
Ataweni Pudumaya is a 1968 Sri Lankan film directed by S. Mastan.-Cast:*Joe Abeywickrama*Clarice de Silva*Sandhya Kumari*Shanthi Lekha*D.R. Nanayakkara*Senadeera Rupasinghe...
, Bicycle Hora
Bicycle Hora
Bicycle Hora is a 1968 Sri Lankan film directed by K.A.W. Perera.-Cast:*Oswald Jayasinghe*Sandhya Kumari*Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya*D.R. Nanayakkara*Wally Nanayakkara...
, Hangi Hora, Pini Bindu (1968), Kawda Hari, Sooraygeth Sooraya (1969; which featured a fight sequence between her and Sonia Dissanayake) and Sakuntala (1977).
Kumari was married to Upali Perera.