Veteran actor Jayalal Rohana passed away at the age of 56 while receiving treatment at the Colombo North Teaching Hospital in Ragama on Thursday, February 11. Rohana made an immense contribution in the fields of cinema, teledrama, radio, and theatre.
Although primarily known for his versatile acting, Jayalal Rohana has also made great contributions to the entertainment industry as a theatre director, writer, makeup artist, and radio playwright. He was also a lecturer and teacher.
He was well-known for his roles in teledramas such as ‘Isuruyogaya’, and films ‘Ayoma’ and ‘Sinhawalokanaya’.
His body was brought to Sudharshi Hall last afternoon for the public to pay their respects, from his residence in Kossinna, Ganemulla. The cortege will leave Sudharshi Hall at 3.00 p.m. today. The cremation will take place at the Borella cemetery.