Popular singer Umaria Sinhawansa has come to the defence of her sister Umara.
Umara Sinhawansa faced criticism over her performance of the Sri Lanka National anthem at the Lanka Premier League (LPL) opening ceremony.
Umaria took to social media to slam the "bullying" of her sister, while also pointing out that there are more significant issues in Sri Lanka that deserve attention
She praised Umara's contributions to the music industry.
Umaria expressed her gratitude to those who supported her sister amidst the controversy.
Social media had been divided over allegations of Umara singing "Sri Lanka Mahatha" (Mister Sri Lanka) instead of "Sri Lanka Matha" (Mother Sri Lanka).