Anil Ramdas (Paramaribo, 16 February 1958 – Loenen aan de Vecht, 16 February 2012) was a Dutch-Surinamese columnist, correspondent, essayist, journalist, and TV and radio host.

Anil Ramdas published his autobiographical novel Badal in February 2011.

In the article "A Matter of Identity: Anil Ramdas and His Autobiographical Novel Badal", Kees Snoek writes : The novel Badal explores the evolution of the main character against the background of the confrontation between western and non-western civilisation.

One of the examples Badal uses to make his point is Christopher Columbus: when during his journey into the unknown the supplies aboard his ship diminish, he has to make a decision: to turn back or to continue with his exploration.

[8] Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte expressed his regret about Ramdas' death in his weekly press conference.