Popular actress Deshani Nehara and popular actor Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi themselves revealed a love affair between them at the last Sumathi Awards night, which caused a stir, and a 'love battle for competition' became apparent between Isuru and Tharindu, with whom he previously had a relationship. Tharindu also held a fake wedding ceremony, and Isuru had criticized it.
However, from the beginning, these love stories emerged as part of another act, and recently, Deshani stated that the relationship had broken down with a photo of her 'injured nose', which simultaneously generated humor and sadness on social media.
The alleged conflict between these two was a serious incident beyond a normal disagreement between a couple, and with information about assaults and physical violence coming to light, social media once again talked about it. This incident, which became the main topic on social media platforms including Facebook over the past few days, began with Deshani Nehara posting a sensitive note across all her social media accounts and the publication of photos showing injuries to her face, and it has now been revealed that Isuru assaulted Deshani and caused severe injuries to her face.
With this incident, it is noteworthy that Deshani herself confirmed that the long-standing love affair between them has officially ended, and she took steps to inform society about the bitter experiences she faced and the true nature of the person she loved through a lengthy post on her Facebook account.
According to the comments made by Deshani Nehara, she expressed with great pain that some people enter our lives disguised, hiding their true nature and pretending to love, playing with an honest heart, and she mentions that such a soul met her at one point in her life. She states that she loved that person immensely and placed unlimited trust in him, and she recalls with deep shock that she did not hesitate to sacrifice even valuable things in her life for him. Deshani mentions that while she was in this relationship, many people leveled various accusations against her and criticized her, and because of this, even her parents had to face blame. However, she expresses gratitude to everyone who advised her, showing her both good and bad, while admitting that she was blinded by love. She gratefully recalls that there were even unknown people who tried to show her the truth for some reason.
Through her note, she further questions why people who lack humanity truly behave as they do, despite being given so much value, love, and respect. She states that individuals who do not value even basic humanity when receiving sincere love behave like animals, and she strongly criticizes the very low mentality of men who seek other women for other purposes even when their own woman is by their side. She states that such individuals possess a low and weak personality, incapable of living with a single heart, respecting responsibility, and commitment, and her comparison of Isuru's behavior to the saying that a leopard does not change its spots even if it changes its jungle has attracted the attention of many. She requested that unnecessary questions be avoided in the future, stating that although this is her personal matter, she decided to post such a note because it was a topic discussed by the entire country for days.
With this incident, many in the art world and on social media have begun to stand up for Deshani, and a strong opposition against Isuru seems to be emerging. Many are expressing their opinion that Isuru is a womanizer who deceives women and that his behavior is not surprising. As a prime example, social media users have recalled the incident of a woman named Tharindu, who had a relationship with Isuru about three years ago, and it is reported that Tharindu also escaped from Isuru with great difficulty and had even posted a Facebook note about her at that time. Many point out that Isuru's behavior is a pattern when comparing Tharindu's incident and Deshani's current incident. A woman named Manohari also commented on this matter, stating that if one does not give respect to others in a relationship, one should not stay in such relationships and should leave. He strongly emphasizes that one should leave immediately upon seeing a sign of danger and that one should protect one's self-respect oneself, without waiting for someone else to protect it.
Actress Maheshi Madushanka, who returned to the social media spotlight after some time, also raised her voice regarding this incident by commenting through a live video. She sarcastically and sadly states that Sri Lankan men have now become like women, and looking at the photo of Deshani's injured face, Sri Lankan men have also resorted to posting photos with pieces of paper glued to their faces. Maheshi Madushanka recalls that she too faced similar bitter incidents in the past and warns those who laughed at her at such times that they will soon face this experience. She strongly criticizes men who raise hands on women and has expressed her views condemning the injustice done to Deshani. It is also noteworthy that there has been no response or mention from Isuru's side regarding these allegations so far. Sasindu Sahan Tharaka, a social media activist, has also issued an important message to society based on Deshani's incident, stating that if one has to get beaten until their nose is injured after building a relationship with someone, it is a matter that needs to be reconsidered whether one has maintained a relationship with a 'cable person' (a derogatory term for someone who is abusive or unreliable). He says it is regrettable that one has to post their pain as a Facebook note and tag the relevant person, and he states that he has personally witnessed such incidents happening not only to popular individuals but also to ordinary friends. He recalls seeing people who were beaten by their girlfriends even at Galle Face Green and that his friends also had relationships with such individuals, and he says that such relationships have now ended. He requests society to understand that there is no need to tolerate being beaten or scolded by anyone, and one should try to understand whether they are with a 'cable person' before entering a relationship or even while in one. He strongly emphasizes that one should leave immediately upon seeing a sign of danger and that one should protect one's self-respect oneself, without waiting for someone else to protect it.
Sasindu Sahan Tharaka, a social media activist, has also issued an important message to society based on Deshani Nehara's incident, stating that if one has to get beaten until their nose is injured after building a relationship with someone, it is a matter that needs to be reconsidered whether one has maintained a relationship with a 'cable person' (a derogatory term for someone who is abusive or unreliable). He says it is regrettable that one has to post their pain as a Facebook note and tag the relevant person, and he states that he has personally witnessed such incidents happening not only to popular individuals but also to ordinary friends. He recalls seeing people who were beaten by their girlfriends even at Galle Face Green and that his friends also had relationships with such individuals, and he says that such relationships have now ended. He requests society to understand that there is no need to tolerate being beaten or scolded by anyone, and one should try to understand whether they are with a 'cable person' before entering a relationship or even while in one. It is clear through this series of incidents that the love Deshani trusted, losing valuable things in her life, ultimately left her with only physical and mental pain, and this incident has led to a renewed widespread discussion about the violence and deception women face in the art world as well as in general society.
Otherwise, he says from experience, if one ends up searching for oleander seeds (a metaphor for being in a desperate situation, possibly suicidal), the pain will not be felt by oneself but by one's family and close friends.
Thilini K. Wimalaweera, another social media activist, has also spoken out in support of Deshani, stating that a woman is ready to sacrifice anything for love. Thilini points out that Deshani also acted similarly, even sacrificing her job for love. However, she states that a man who strays does not feel the value of that love or sacrifice. She reminds society that Deshani is currently under severe pressure, so she should not be further hurt by mudslinging through various pages, and any woman can face such a situation when deceived in love. It is clear through this series of incidents that the love Deshani trusted, losing valuable things in her life, ultimately left her with only physical and mental pain, and this incident has led to a renewed widespread discussion about the violence and deception women face in the art world as well as in general society.