‘She’s the queen’: Sri Lanka bids farewell to film legend Malini Fonseka

Malini Fonseka, a trailblazing Sri Lankan actress whose roles inspired generations with her portrayal of working-class women and diverse characters, passed away at 78, leaving her nation in mourning. Known as "the queen of Sri Lankan cinema," she won numerous awards and represented countless lives through her performances, from everyday struggles to complex love stories. Her final moments included a poignant farewell ritual, with her coffin being preceded by music from her films and spontaneous奠餐, symbolizing the lasting impact she had on audiences. Fonseka’s legacy endures as an unbroken bridge across generations in cinema.