Kulanthai M. Shanmugalingam (also spelled Kulandai; Tamil: குழந்தை ம. சண்முகலிங்கம்; 15 November 1931 – 17 January 2025), also known by his birth name Mayilvaganam Shanmugalingam, was a Sri Lankan dramatist and playwright working primarily in the Tamil language.[1][2]
Shanmugalingam was well known for his shunning of publicity and accolades, becoming a household name in the Jaffna Peninsula for his work ethic and for his dedication to preserving art, rather than seeking awards or public recognition. He rarely made public appearances or gave interviews and vehemently refused a presidential award conferred by the University of Jaffna.[1]
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