Sa. Kandasamy

Indian writer

Sa. Kandasamy (23 July 1940[1] – 31 July 2020)[2] was an Indian novelist and filmmaker. He was born in Tamil Nadu. His 1968 novel Chayavanam was listed by the National Book Trust as a masterpiece in modern Indian Literature.

In 1998, Kandasamy was honored with the Sahitya Academy award for his novel Vicharanai Commission.

Kandasamy died on 31 July 2020 from a heart attack, aged 80.[2]

References change

  1. Dutt, Kartik Chandra (1999). Who's who of Indian Writers, 1999: A-M. ISBN 9788126008735.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Sa Kandasamy, Tamil writer and documentary filmmaker, dies". Times of India. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.