Malini Fonseka Faced Heartbreak in Her Final DaysDue to Allegations

 

Friends Say Beloved Actress Was Deeply Distressed by Misuse Claims

Allegations in Parliament Stir Controversy

In a revelation that has drawn public concern and sorrow, late screen legend Malini Fonseka was recently mentioned in Parliament in connection with alleged misuse of Presidential Fund resources. The incident, which unfolded shortly before her passing, reportedly caused her great emotional distress, according to those close to her.

The claim sparked widespread backlash, especially among fans and fellow artists, who view it as an unjust blow to the dignity of a woman revered as the “Queen of Sinhala Cinema.”

MP Rohini Kaviratne Defends Malini’s Integrity

Matale District MP Rohini Kaviratne took to Facebook to strongly defend Malini Fonseka’s name and reputation. In a heartfelt post, she stated:

“Malini Fonseka was not a thief of the Presidential Fund.”

She added that Malini was deeply affected after being publicly shamed and accused of wrongdoing in Parliament, despite having followed due process to receive state medical support.

Kaviratne noted that Malini had comprehensive documentation to validate her request for assistance — including application letters, official approvals, medical documents, and even airline tickets related to her treatment abroad.

A Woman Wronged, Even in Death

“Malini was not someone who deserved to be humiliated by being placed on a list accusing her of misusing national funds,” MP Kaviratne said. “She was a citizen who formally requested help from the President of Sri Lanka for a critical illness.”

The documents cited by Kaviratne reportedly confirm that Malini underwent surgery nine years ago and later battled severe cancer by 2022. Her request for financial support from the Presidential Fund was made according to proper channels and was approved officially.

Tragically, despite her decades of contribution to Sri Lankan arts and culture, Malini Fonseka did not receive a national day of mourning or a state funeral. “All she got in her final months,” Kaviratne lamented, “was ridicule and defamation.”

Honoring a Star Who Belonged to the People

The MP concluded by calling on the public to remember Malini not as someone falsely accused of misusing public funds, but as a star loved by millions — an artist, a parliamentarian, and a national treasure.

“She was never one of the 225 so-called ‘thieves in Parliament,’” said Kaviratne.

“To shame her in death may be more painful than death itself.”

Malini Fonseka’s legacy lives on — not in accusations, but in the hearts of a nation that still mourns her loss.