Homage to most unassertive down to earth musician Lakshman Wijesekera – Sunil Thenabadu “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints in our hearts we are never, ever the same” The writer was familiar with Lakshman and his late wife Chandra having lived adjacent to Kalapura for almost two decades prior to migration, Though to all those who associated him closely was “Ape Luckiya”to me it was just Lucky.Living in Brisbane for the past eight years always as a habit called him constantly on his land number 001194112737122 which was by heart to me .He never used a mobile purely as he preferred a simple life though a mobile is not a luxury. I was very contented when I wrote the appreciation of his beloved wife Chandra Kaluarachchi to English newspapers after her departure on November 01st 2019.In fact when the article was ...
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Lakshman Wijesekera bids Adieu – Sunil Thenabadu Veteran singer and musician Lakshman Wijesekera, who made a significant contribution to the field of art as a singer and an actor for nearly five decades, passed away on 12th November while in hospital taking treatment for a prolonged heart illness. He was 73 years old at the time of his demise. He became popular as an actor from the teledramas ‘Ira Paya’ and ‘Ganga and Nissanka.’ His beloved wife actress Chandra Kaluarachchi pre deceased him just two years ago on 1st November 2019 leaves his daughter Ama and Son. The remains of the late musician will be kept his residence in Mount Lavinia on the 13 Saturday when his final rites will be performed at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery on Sunday the 14th. ...
