Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie is a celebrated British-Indian author known for his influential works, particularly 'Midnight's Children' and 'The Satanic Verses.' His career has been marked by both critical acclaim and controversy, notably following the fatwa issued against him by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989, which called for his assassination due to perceived blasphemy in his writings. Rushdie's exploration of themes like identity, religion, and cultural conflict has made him a significant figure in contemporary literature. In 2022, he survived a brutal stabbing attack while giving a lecture, which resulted in the loss of one eye and renewed discussions about freedom of expression and the dangers faced by writers.
Born on Jun 19, 1947 (77 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 8 | 7.75 | 0.26% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 210,499 | $2,700,000 | 8,372$ |
| Switzerland | 5 | 6.60 | 0.33% | +20% | 8,654,622 | 33,807 | $700,000 | 2,734$ |
| United States | 3 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 224,155 | $21,000,000 | 14,221$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,265 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,070 | $3,845,000 | 2,160$ |
| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 37,687 | $2,700,000 | 1,559$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,102 | $2,000,000 | 1,029$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,521 | $1,400,000 | 764$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 44,600 | $720,000 | 381$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,728 | $240,000 | 135$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,249 | $350,000 | 196$ |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,708,981 | 5,492 | $245,000 | 126$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,098 | $160,000 | 118$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 7,076 | $69,000 | 70$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,412 | $60,000 | 34$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,829 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 4,485 | $55,000 | 28$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,602 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,496 | $180,000 | 101$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 30 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,952 | $370,000 | 343$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 75,908 | $280,000 | 96$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 43,228 | $610,000 | 314$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 20,857 | $34,000 | 24$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,556 | $210,000 | 111$ |
| Andorra | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 77,265 | 52 | $3,000 | 2$ |
| India | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 726,701 | $2,900,000 | 1,527$ |
| Australia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,316 | $1,380,000 | 721$ |
| Totals | 41 | 2,616,366,817 | 1,614,773 | $42,432,800 | 35,301$ |
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Recent Mentions
Australia:
The opportunity to debate at the Cambridge Union or study across the hall from Salman Rushdie’s office at NYU are experiences I can’t measure in dollars.
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Switzerland:
Salman Rushdie survived a stabbing attack and has since written about the experience.
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United Kingdom:
Salman Rushdie has said that authors are safe from the threat of AI – until the moment it can create a book that makes people laugh.
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United Kingdom:
Salman Rushdie was warmly welcomed at the event on Sunday and has moved on from the knife attack he suffered in 2022.
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Switzerland:
Salman Rushdie survived a stabbing attack and has since written about the trauma.
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Andorra:
Salman Rushdie was nearly killed by a fanatic, highlighting the dangers faced by those who challenge religious extremism.
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United Kingdom:
Author Sir Salman Rushdie has said he is 'pleased' the man who tried to kill him in a knife attack in 2022 has received the maximum possible prison sentence.
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India:
Salman Rushdie claimed Indian writing in English had eclipsed work in India’s 18 recognised languages.
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United Kingdom:
Yentob had a special bond with many of those he interviewed, including Sir Salman Rushdie.
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United Kingdom:
Yentob was known for his connections in the entertainment industry, often befriending his famous film subjects who included author Salman Rushdie.
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