C. S. Lakshmi | |
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 Ambai | |
| Born | 1944 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Pen name | ambai |
| Occupation | Author, researcher of women's studies |
| Language | Tamil, English |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
| Period | 1962–present |
| Genre | Short story, novel, novella |
| Subject | Women, Feminism |
| Notable works | Siragukal Muriyum Veetin mulaiyil oru samaiyalarai Kaatil Oru Maan |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Academy Award (2021) |
| Spouse | Vishnu Mathur |
C. S. Lakshmi (born 1944) is an Indian feminist writer and independent researcher in women's studies from India. She writes under the pseudonym Ambai.