Nalini Bekal


Nalini Bekal 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, Edasseri Award, SBI Award, 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 notable writer, columnist and critic in the Malayalam language. They have two daughters, Dr. Anuradha and Anuja Akathoottu.

Works

Novels

  • Thuruth
  • Hamsaganam
  • Krishna
  • Muchilottamma
  • Kanwatheertha
  • ''Shilavanangal''

Short story collections

  • ''Ottakkolam''

Awards and recognitions

Literary awards

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

Fellowships