Sumitra Peries was born on 24 March 1934 in Avissawella, Sri Lanka. She was a director and editor, known for Sagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa (1988), Loku Duwa (1994) and The Girls (1978). She was married to Lester James Peries. She died on 19 January 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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