Henry Jayasena, a renowned Sri Lankan actor and writer, was born on July 6, 1931, in the picturesque village of Bendiyamulla, situated in the Gampaha district of Ceylon, a nation that would later become the independent country of Sri Lanka.
As a multifaceted artist, Henry Jayasena was known for his remarkable performances in several iconic films, including the critically acclaimed "Sadol kandulu" released in 1967, the 1959 film "Sri 296", and the 1964 film "Heta Premada Wadi".
