The two were married in 1986 and divorced in 2011. Despite their separation, they maintained a cordial relationship and collaborated professionally on several projects during their careers.

Lucky Dias, also a prominent figure in Sri Lankan cinema and television, was notably involved in the production of the 1998 film Anthima Reya (Night of Destiny), where he starred alongside Malani Fonseka and the late Gamini Fonseka. This film marked the final appearance of Gamini Fonseka in films and was a significant collaboration among the trio.