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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.50 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 37,218 | $2,700,000 | 1,480$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,213 | $530,000 | 221$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 3,374 | $55,000 | 21$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 75,485 | $21,000,000 | 4,789$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,618 | $62,000 | 32$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,286 | $240,000 | 124$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 533,851 | $2,900,000 | 1,122$ |
| Peru | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,442 | $230,000 | 101$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,604 | $190,000 | 84$ |
| Totals | 10 | 1,856,415,410 | 681,091 | $27,907,000 | 7,974$ |
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Recent Mentions
Peru:
Salman Rushdie is a prominent author and a passionate supporter of Tottenham Hotspur.
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Greece:
Salman Rushdie's latest novel 'City of Victory' was completed before his attack.
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India:
Salman Rushdie was likened to in the context of threats against Trump due to past violent incidents.
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United States:
Author Salman Rushdie faced death threats from Iran due to his novel 'The Satanic Verses'.
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Portugal:
Salman Rushdie's works are part of the special edition celebrating the history of Dom Quixote.
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Costa Rica:
Salman Rushdie will publish a collection of short stories, his first work of fiction since losing an eye in an attack in 2022.
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Serbia:
Salman Rushdie announced a new book, his first work of fiction since the attack on him in 2022.
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Sweden:
Salman Rushdie is releasing a new book.
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United Kingdom:
Acclaimed author Sir Salman Rushdie is set to release his first work of fiction in nearly three years, following a stabbing that left him blind in one eye in 2022.
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United Kingdom:
Salman Rushdie is half-blinded and otherwise mutilated for his defence of free writing and speech.
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