According to the website mirrorarts.lk, Mr. Fernando's decision had been spurred by the network's derogatory conduct when a group of artistes and civil activists recently came to the network to handover a letter. The artistes' and activists' movement had handed over letters to several private media stations.

Shyam Fernando, has carved a niche for himself in the dubbing industry, especially through dubbing for the character of 'Raman', the male lead of popular teledrama - 'Mey Aadarayai'.

The website adds that several independent artistes has decided to follow Shyam's footsteps and quit work with the 'Sirasa' network.