and dramatists who are today well known in their own right. De Silva was bed-ridden from 1997, and died in hospital on 28 October 2002. Produced Plays Published works Awards 1962 'Bodin karayo' best script and play National drama festival in Sri Lanka 1971 best literary prize 'Ikbithi Siyalloma Sathutin Jeevathvuha' . 1987 'Marat sad' best Translation and play National drama festival in Sri Lanka Scholarships British government scholarship for study drama. External links Sugathapala De Silva on Sinhala Cinema Database References 1928 births 2002 deaths Sri Lankan dramatists and playwrights Sri Lankan novelists Sri Lankan radio writers 20th-century novelists 20th-century dramatists and playwrights