Salman Rushdie
- January 10, 2024
- Novelist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Salman Rushdie |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 19, 1947(1947-06-19) |
| Age | 77 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
| Birth City | Maharashtra |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Salman Rushdie Biography
| Name | Salman Rushdie |
| Birthday | Jun 19 |
| Birth Year | 1947 |
| Place Of Birth | Mumbai |
| Home Town | Maharashtra |
| Birth Country | India |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Spouse | Padma Lakshmi |
| Children(s) | Zafar Rushdie, Milan Rushdie |
Salman Rushdie is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on June 19, 1947 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Author from India who was subject to death threats from senior Iranian government officials due to his controversial book The Satanic Verses. His other works of literature that contain parts of the historical genre as well as magical realistic are Midnight’s Children (1981) and Fury (2001).
His knighthood was awarded to the rank of knight by Elizabeth II in 2007. Elizabeth II in 2007.
He married his initial wife Clarissa Luard in the year 1976. He later got married to the author Marianne Wiggins (1988-1993), Elizabeth West (1997-2004) and model/actress Pama Lakshmi (2004-2007). The two sons of his, Zafar and Milan, were the result from his third and first marriages respectively.
Salman Rushdie Net Worth
| Net Worth | $15 Million |
| Source Of Income | Novelist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Salman Rushdie is one of the richest Novelist from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Salman Rushdie 's net worth $15 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a history student in King’s College, University of Cambridge He then was later employed as a copywriter at the global marketing and advertising company, Ogilvy & Mather. The novel he wrote was his debut, Grimus, in 1975.
He was awarded the Booker Prize in 1981 for his novel Midnight’s Children.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Salman Rushdie height 5 ft 7 in Salman weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Salman Rushdie Dating?
According to our records, Salman Rushdie married to Padma Lakshmi. As of December 1, 2023, Salman Rushdie’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Salman Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Salman Rushdie celebrates birthday on June 19 of every year.
What is Salman Rushdie famous for?
Salman Rushdie is best known for his fifth book, The Satanic Verses , which prompted a fatwa against him in 1989. But over the past 40 years he has published 16 others, including Midnight’s Children—the winner of three Booker awards—and his latest novel, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights.
How long was Salman Rushdie in hiding?
Rushdie came out of hiding after nine years , but as recently as February 2016, money has been raised to add to the fatwa, reminding the author that for many the Ayatollah’s ruling still stands.
Who is Salman Rushdie's wife?
Wife
What is Salman Rushdie's writing style?
Salman Rushdie, in full Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie, (born June 19, 1947, Bombay [now Mumbai], India), Indian-born British writer whose allegorical novels examine historical and philosophical issues by means of surreal characters, brooding humour, and an effusive and melodramatic prose style.
Who wrote the book Exiled India?
“Exile: A Memoir” is the 7th part of her autobiography and deals with the phase of her life in which she was exiled from her own beloved India. Taslima who had been living in exile since 1994 when she had to flee from her native country Bangladesh, was again exiled from India in 2008.