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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) 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