Mihira Sirithilaka

Biography

Mihira Sirithilaka, born on May 28, 1978, known as මිහිර සිරිතිලක [Sinhala], is a versatile actor in the Sri Lankan cinema, theater, and television industry. Although he is primarily recognized as a talented comedian on Sinhala television, he has gained fame through various roles in popular television serials like “Monarathenna,” “Ataka Nataka,” “Ingi Bingi,” and “Sihina Genena Kumariye.”

Early Life:
Mihira was born in the village of Eraminiyaya, Agunakolapalessa, Hambantota, on May 28, 1980, as the second child in a middle-class family. His father worked for the River Valley Development Board, and he had one elder and one younger brother. He studied at Wewa Central College up to the Ordinary Level and then attended Weeraketiya Rajapaksa College for Advanced Level Biology. During his school days, he actively participated in speech and essay competitions. However, his life took a difficult turn when his father passed away while he was pursuing Advanced Level studies, leaving his mother to raise the family single-handedly. Due to financial constraints, Mihira couldn’t afford private classes to improve his marks for university entrance.