Punsiri Soyza

Kala Bhushana Punsiri Soysa, (born 5 March as පුන්සිරි සොයිසා), is a Sri Lankan singer. Since the 1970s, Punsiri, also known as “The Tear of Breakup,” has recorded a number of well-known songs.

Personal life

He was born on 5 March as the second of the family with one elder brother, two younger brothers and one younger sister. His father was W. Ackman Soysa and mother was . He first studied at the village Buddhist mixed school up to the third class. Then he entered the Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa for further education. At school he sang a song in every literary society.

He is married to longtime partner Kumudika Perera. His wife lived in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa whereas Punsiri also lived in Moratuwa for some time. Despite obstacles, we were married in 1978. They have three daughters. The eldest daughter Akna Pavani works in the Engineering Corporation. The second daughter Sathmini Buddhimala has graduated from the University of Jayewardenepura and is currently working in a private company. She passed the Visharada examination and studied music under Amarasiri Munasinghe at the Sanhinda Kalayatana in Rawathawatte as well as graduated from Bhatkhande Music University, India. The third daughter Vishodha Uvini works in the Electricity Board.