Nalini Bekal (born 15 October 1954) is a Malayalam novelist and short story writer.[1] 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 notable writer, columnist and critic in the Malayalam language. They have two daughters, Dr. Anuradha (Ayurveda Medical Officer) and Anuja Akathoottu.
Works
Novels
- Thuruth (1977) ISBN 9788182654686
- Hamsaganam (1982) ISBN 978-9385269998
- Krishna (1985) ISBN 978-8130404189
- Muchilottamma (1987)
- Kanwatheertha (1988) ISBN 978-1155461540
- 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
References
- ^ "Who is who of Indian writers". Who is who of Indian writers. Retrieved 13 April 2015
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