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.

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.