Nalini Bekal | |
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| Born | Nalini 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.[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 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
References
- ↑ "Who is who of Indian writers". Who is who of Indian writers. Retrieved 13 April 2015
Categories:
- 1954 births
- Living people
- Novelists from Kerala
- Indian women novelists
- Indian women short story writers
- Malayalam-language writers
- Malayalam novelists
- 20th-century Indian novelists
- 20th-century Indian short story writers
- 20th-century Indian women writers
- Women writers from Kerala
- People from Kasaragod district