Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
People
Malini Fonseka

Malini Fonseka

Actor, Producer

Born April 30, 1947 in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Died May 24, 2025

Movies & Shows

Discover Malini Fonseka content online

Loading streaming options...

Finding the best places to watch

No streaming options available

Check back later for new content

No matches found for your search

Try different keywords

Content availability varies by region and time. Links open in new window.

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Photos Profile Poster Backdrop Stills Logo Event Publicity Product Behind the Scenes Photos Other Photos Unknown Photos Videos Trailers Teasers Clips Behind the Scenes Videos Bloopers Featurette Credits Other Videos Awards

Biography

Wanniarachchige Malini Senehelatha Fonseka, popularly as Malini Fonseka (Sinhala:මාලිනී ෆොන්සේකා) (born 30 April 1947, in Kelaniya) is a Sri Lankan film actress and former member of Sri Lanka Parliament, who became known as the "Queen of Sinhalese cinema". Her cinema career that has spanned seven decades began with Tissa Liyansooriya's Punchi Baba in 1968.

She first became widely known when she won the 'Best Actress Award' at the 1969 National State Drama Festival This was followed by Sarasaviya Best Actress Awards for Hingana Kolla in 1980, Aradhana in 1982 and Yasa Isuru in 1983. In 2010, she was named by CNN as one of Asia's 25 greatest film actors of all time.

Less

More

3 wins and 1 nominations

Malini Fonseka Photos

Malini Fonseka Videos

Sarigama Official Trailer

Ammawarune | Film TR

"Sathuta Vilai Sapatha Malai" - Devananda Waidyasekera (Dahasak Sithuvili,1968)

Filmography

Actor

68

Malaki Duwe Numba Poster

Malaki Duwe Numba Feature Film2026Grandma

Bhawatharana Poster

Bhawatharana Feature Film2021

Ayu Feature Film2020Nishmi's Mother

Little Miss Puppet Poster

Little Miss Puppet Feature Film2020School Principal

Sarigama Poster

Sarigama Feature Film2016Reverend Mother

Prathiroo Poster

Prathiroo Feature Film2012Leelawathi

Selvam Feature Film2011Madhuvani

Dancing Star Poster

Dancing Star Feature Film2009

Abá Feature Film2008Bhaddakachchana

Flowers of the Sky Poster

Flowers of the Sky Feature Film2008Sandya Rani

Machan Feature Film2008Manoj's mother

Uppalawanna Poster

Uppalawanna Feature Film2007Chief of the Nuns

Elegy for a Mother Poster

Elegy for a Mother Feature Film2006Sumanawathi

Aadaraneeya Wassanaya Poster

Aadaraneeya Wassanaya Feature Film2004

Little Angel Poster

Little Angel Feature Film2002Sinhala teacher

Mansion by the Lake Poster

Mansion by the Lake Feature Film2002Sujata Rajasuriya, the widow

Anthima Reya Feature Film1998

Apaye Thathpara Asu Haradahak Feature Film1997

Rumathiyai Neethiyai Feature Film1992Kanchana

Umayangana Feature Film1992

Hithata Dukak Nathi Miniha Feature Film1991

Paradise Feature Film1991

Siri Medura Poster

Siri Medura Feature Film1989Nirmala

Avurududa Poster

Avurududa Feature Film1986

Pooja Feature Film1986

Hithawathiya Feature Film1984Maheshi Jayasekara

Muwan Palassa 3 Poster

Muwan Palassa 3 Feature Film1983

Peter of the Elephants Poster

Peter of the Elephants Feature Film1983

Aradhana Poster

Aradhana Feature Film1981Jinadari

Eka dawasak re Feature Film1981

Mr. Soldier Feature Film1981

Situ Kumariyo Feature Film1981

Dandu Monara Feature Film1980Anula

Ek Tam Ge Poster

Ek Tam Ge Feature Film1980

Silva Feature Film1980Kumari

Village in the Jungle Poster

Village in the Jungle Feature Film1980Punchi Menika

Monarathenna Poster

Monarathenna Feature Film1979Sanda

Muwan Palassa Feature Film1979Namali

Ran Kurullo Feature Film1979Sujatha Kumara Hami

Brave Puran Appu Poster

Brave Puran Appu Feature Film1978Bandara Menike

Pilot Premnath Poster

Pilot Premnath Feature Film1978

The Wasps Are Here Poster

The Wasps Are Here Feature Film1978Helen

Hithuwoth Hithuwamai Feature Film1977Apsara

Siripala and Ranmenika Feature Film1977

Aadarei Man Aadarei Feature Film1976

Onna Mame Kella Panapi Feature Film1976

Pradeepe Ma Weva Feature Film1976

Unnath Dahai Malath Dahai Feature Film1976

Awa Soya Adare Feature Film1975

How to Be an Adult Poster

How to Be an Adult Feature Film1975Susila

Suraya Surayamai Feature Film1975

Sanekeliya Feature Film1974

Hondai Narayaki Feature Film1973

Hondama Velawa Feature Film1973

Sinawai Inawai Feature Film1973

Suhada Pethuma Feature Film1973

Thushara Feature Film1973

Edath Suraya Adath Suraya Feature Film1972Kanthi

The Treasure Poster

The Treasure Feature Film1972Irene

Abirahasa Poster

Abirahasa Feature Film1971Lover

Hathara Denama Surayo Feature Film1971Nilmini

Kauda Hari Feature Film1969

Para Walalu Feature Film1969

Abudasse kale Feature Film1968

Adaravanthayo Feature Film1968

Dahasak Sithuvili Poster

Dahasak Sithuvili Feature Film1968

Punchi Baba Poster

Punchi Baba Feature Film1968

Changes in the Village Poster

Changes in the Village Feature Film1963

Producer

1

Paradise Feature Film1991

Featured Celebrity Photos

Chase Sui Wonders Shines at New York Premiere of 'I Want Your Sex

Hannah Einbinder Shines at Teenage Sex and Death Premiere in Los Angeles

Dakota Johnson Stars as Marilyn Monroe in Upcoming Short Film Set for July 2026 Release

Hayes Warner Attends FX's The Shards London Screening

Madison Beer Stops by Nail Salon Ahead of Los Angeles Meeting on July 30, 2026

Emily Feld Features Stylish Looks in That's So Fetch August 2026 Edition

Kathryn Newton Attends "The Devil's Mouth" Beach Party in Malibu

Hayes Warner Shines at FX's The Shards Premiere in New York

Aisling Sharkey Shines at Ted Lasso Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Jennifer Lopez Spotted Exploring the Streets of Rome

Florence Pugh Shines at London Premiere of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" July 29, 2026

Zendaya Shines at the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" UK Premiere in London

Selena Gomez Enjoys Yacht Day in a Bikini on the French Riviera

Lana Condor Attends "The Devil's Mouth" Screening Event in Culver City

Lindsey Pelas Shines at Ted Lasso Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Anna Sitar Shines at Spider-Man: Brand New Day Premiere in Los Angeles

Anna McClelland Shines at Spider-Man: Brand New Day Premiere in Los Angeles

Chloe Veitch Shines at Los Angeles Premiere of Ted Lasso Season 4

Kaia Gerber Attends Press Junket for "The Shards" in New York

Mary Beth Barone Appears on Live with Kelly & Mark in New York

Chase Sui Wonders Shines at "I Want Your Sex" Los Angeles Premiere

Karlie Kloss Spotted on Book Tour in New York City

Katherine McNamara Shines at "Ted Lasso" Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Karlie Kloss Spotted Out and About in New York City

Evan Rachel Wood Shines at FX's "The Shards" World Premiere in New York

Lauren Betts Shines at AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago

Kira Kosarin Shines at Los Angeles Premiere of Ted Lasso Season 4

Kim Kardashian Spotted Leaving UpDate Pop-Up at Saint Sernin on July 26, 2026

Sadie Sink Shines at "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" World Premiere in Hollywood

Kaia Gerber Shines at The Shards World Premiere in New York

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion