Salman Rushdie
B- Birthday
- June 19, 1947
- Age
- 78
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $20M
About
Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie is an Indian-born British and American novelist celebrated for his works that blend magical realism with historical fiction. His novels often explore themes of connection, disruption, and migration between Eastern and Western civilizations, frequently set on the Indian subcontinent. Rushdie's second novel, 'Midnight's Children,' won the Booker Prize in 1981 and was twice deemed the 'best novel of all winners' on the prize's 25th and 40th anniversaries.
Career Timeline
Early Writing Career
Rushdie works as a copywriter while writing.
"Midnight's Children" Success
Wins the Booker Prize and gains international recognition.
"The Satanic Verses" Controversy
Publication leads to a fatwa and years in hiding.
Continued Writing Despite Threats
Rushdie continues to publish novels and essays despite ongoing threats.
Knighthood Received
Rushdie is knighted for his services to literature.
"Midnight's Children" Best of Best
Named the 'best novel of all winners' twice.
Attack in New York
Rushdie is attacked on stage in New York, sustaining serious injuries.
Recovery and Ongoing Writing
Rushdie continues to advocate for freedom of expression and publish new works.
