In Indian and Hindu mythology, Sesha is a naga (serpent). His massive form floats coiled in space, (alternative; on the universal ocean), to form the bed on which Vishnu lies. He is one of the primal beings of creation, and is closely associated with Vishnu.
Balarama, elder brother of Krishna, is sometimes said to be an incarnation of Sesha.
According to the Mahabharata (Adiparva), his father was Kasyapa and his mother Kadru.
Shesha Palihakkara had been famous for almost five decades ever since he acted in the Sinhala film 'Mathalan' which was a box office success then.
Shesha is a versatile person having being an actor, a reputed film director and producer.
Shesha hails from Ruppagoda, a village in Kadawatte in Gampaha district and is a product of both St. Benedict's College, Kotahena and at St. Joseph's, College Colombo.