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Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran was born on 1 October, 1936 in Singalavadi, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, is an A sri lankan male writer. Discover Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
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| Occupation |
Writer, Former Editor, Translator, and Teacher. |
| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
1 October 1936 |
| Birthday |
1 October |
| Birthplace |
Singalavadi, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka |
| Date of death |
15 September, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran height not available right now. We will update Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Children |
Raghuram Sivakumaran and Anantharam Sivakumaran.Grandchildren - Meera Siva, Shyama Siva, Maya Sivakumaran, Jay Sivakumaran |
Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran worth at the age of 85 years old? Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Writer |
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Kailayar Sellanainar Sivakumaran (also known as K. S. Sivakumaran; (October 1, 1936 - September 15, 2022) is a Sri Lankan Tamil writer, art and literary critic, Journalist and radio and TV personality. He writes and broadcasts both in Tamil and English.
Sivakumaran was born in Singalavadi, Puliyantheevu, Batticaloa City in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
He had his early education at Aanaipanthy Boys’ School and St. Mary's Practicing School, St. Michael's College (then managed by North American Jesuits) and Government College all in, Batticaloa from 1947 to 1953.
The family migrated to Colombo in October 1953.
In Colombo; he studied up to the University Entrance Class (known as HSC) at the Colombo Hindu College (Bambalapitiya and Ratmalana) and at St. Joseph's College, Darley Road.
He continued his education as an external student and graduated in English, Tamil and Western Classical Culture from the University of Peradeniya.
His working career includes as a journalist, broadcaster, Information Assistant (USIS), Copy Writer, English Teacher and a freelance literary and film critic.
Sivakumaran began his career as a journalist in 1960 working for a trade journal, Industry, now defunct.
From 1961 to 1969 he was a translator of Tamil for the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC).
In 1966, he was selected as a relief announcer in Tamil for the Commercial Service of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation SLBC (then known as Radio Ceylon) and news reader in Tamil and English.
In April 1969 he joined the SLBC in a permanent capacity as a Tamil translator in the News Division.
He was later appointed as an Assistant Editor and subsequently held the post of Duty Editor of the Tamil News Division of the SLBC.
He served in this capacity until October 1979.
Afterwards he joined the United States Information Service, now known as United States Information Agency (USIA), Colombo handling work in English as an assistant to the Information Officer.
As a writer both in English and Tamil media, he has published more than 30 books in Tamil and two books in English.
He has worked as a Journalist in "The Island" and "Daily News" - English language daily newspapers published from Colombo.
He had worked as a senior journalist for "Virakesari: and Navamani" in the Tamil language.
He had received many awards that include Best English Columnist for the year 2007 awarded by the Press Institute and College of Journalism.
He is a visiting lecturer in academic institutions.
He has travelled to many countries attending meetings, seminars etc. both as guest and participant.
He was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the sixth edition of the Jaffna International Cinema Festival in December 2020.
The following are in Tamil language
K. S. Sivakumaran died on Thursday, 15 September 2022 in Colombo.
