Shehan Karunatilaka

Shehan Karunatilaka

Born	Colombo, Sri Lanka
Occupation	Writer, Creative Director
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Period	2000 to present
Notable work(s)	Chinaman
www.shehanwriter.com

Shehan Karunatilaka is a Sri Lankan writer most notable for winning the 2008 Gratiaen Prize for his book Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew.^[1] In his own words, Chinaman used Cricket as a device to write about Sri Lankan society.^[2] His debut novel, The Painter, was shortlisted for the Gratiaen in 2000, but was never published. He has played bass with Sri Lankan bands Independence Square and Powercut Circus.^[1]

Awards and honors

2012: DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, short-list, Chinaman
2008: Gratiaen Prize, winner, Chinaman
2000: Gratiaen Prize, short-list, The Painter

References

^ ^a ^b The Sunday Times "Shehan’s winning googly" accessed February 12, 2011
^ Hindustan Times "Spin on a yarn" accessed February 12, 2011

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