Shanthi Lekha

Movie Actress

Birthday July 1, 1929

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Sri Lanka

DEATH DATE May 11, 2009 (79)

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About

Film actress who was known for playing the role of a mother in over 350 films throughout her lengthy career.

Before Fame

She was born with the name, Rita Irene Quyn, and attended a Holy Family Convent as a child.

Trivia

She won a Best Supporting Actress Award at the Sarasaviya Film Festival in both 1968 and 1969.

Family Life

She was once married to Shanthi Viraj.

Associated With

Both she and Patty Duke worked as successful actresses in the film industry.