Nalini Bekal

Nalini Bekal
BornNalini
(1954-10-15) 15 October 1954
Bekal, Kasaragod
Occupationwriter
LanguageMalayalam
NationalityIndian
EducationB.A.
Notable worksMuchilottamma,Ottakkolam,
SpousePaipra Radhakrishnan
ChildrenDr. Anuradha, Anuja Akathoottu

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

  • 1995: Kerala Sahithya Academy Fellowship

References

  1. ^ "Who is who of Indian writers". Who is who of Indian writers. Retrieved 13 April 2015