Nalini Bekal

Nalini Bekal
Born	Nalini (1954-10-15) 15 October 1954 Bekal, Kasaragod
Occupation	Malayalam writer
Language	Malayalam
Nationality	Indian
Education	B.A.
Notable works	Muchilottamma,Ottakkolam,
Spouse	Paipra Radhakrishnan
Children	Dr. Anuradha, Anuja Akathoottu

Nalini Bekal (born 15 October 1954) is a Malayalam novelist and short story writer. She has written many novels and short stories, and won many awards including the Mathrubhumi Novel Award (1977), Edasseri Award (1987), SBI Award (1992), and Kerala Sahitya Academy Fellowship.

Personal life

Nalini was born in Bekal village in Kasaragod District of Kerala State. Nalini's husband Paipra Radhakrishnan is a famous writer, columnist and critic in the Malayalam language. They have two daughters, Dr. Anuradha (Ayurveda Medical Officer) and Anuja Akathoottu.

Works

Novels

• Thuruth (1977)
• Hamsaganam (1982)
• Krishna (1985)
• Muchilottamma (1987)
• Kanwatheertha (1988)
• Shilavanangal (1993)

Short story collections

• Ottakkolam (1993)

Awards and recognitions

Literary awards

• 1977: Mathrubhumi Novel Award for Thruthu
• 1987: Edasseri Award for Mutchilottamma
• 1992: SBI Award for Mutchilottamma

Fellowships

• 1995: Kerala Sahithya Academy Fellowship