Novelist Salman Rushdie is a British-American of Indian descent. He published “Grimus,” his first book, although it did not receive many favorable reviews. His second book, “Midnight’s Children,” published in 1981, won the Booker Prize and was named “the best novel of all the winners” on the 25th and 40th anniversaries of the award.
His previous books are Quichotte (2019), The Golden House (2017, reprinted in 2019), The Ground Beneath Her Feet (1999), and The Enchantress of Florence (2008).
Fast Facts
| Celebrated Name | Salman Rushdie |
|---|---|
| Age | 75 Years |
| Date of birth | June 19, 1947 |
| Gender | male |
| Profession | Novel writer |
| Country of Birth | India |
| citizenship | Indian-British |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Ethnicity | mixed |
| Father | Anis Ahmed |
| mother | Negin Bhatt |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| religion | Atheist |
| School | Cathedral and John Connon School |
| College / University | King’s College |
| Award | Booker Prize and more |
| Net worth | $15 Million |
| Source of Wealth | Writing Career |
| Wife | Clarissa Luard (d. 1976; div. 1987), Marianne Wiggins (d. 1988; div. 1993), Elizabeth West (d. 1997; div. 2004), Padma Lakshmi (d. 2004; div. 2007) |
| Wedding date | married |
| Children | Zafar and Milan Rushdie |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Body weight | 78 KG |
Salman Rushdie Age, Biography
On June 19, 1947, Salman Rushdie was born in Mumbai, India. His ethnicity is Indian-Kashmir-Asian, and he holds Indian nationality. His mother, Negin Bhatt, was a teacher by trade, while his father, Anis Ahmed Rushdie, was a Cambridge-educated lawyer and businessman. He grew up in a liberal Muslim family, but has since become an atheist. In Mumbai, India, he attended John Connon Cathedral and School. In Warwickshire, England, he then enrolled at Rugby School. He continued his studies in history at King’s College in Cambridge.
Salman Rushdie Height & Weight
Salman is a handsome man with a height of 5 feet 7 inches or 170 centimeters. He weighs 172 pounds or 78 kg. He has a typical body type. His eyes are hazel, and he has gray hair. He maintains a French mustache. Rushdie underwent surgery to treat his ptosis in 1999.
Salman Rushdie Wife
Salman Rushdie had a wife by his side. In 1976, he was initially married to Clarissa Luard. Their son, Zafar Rushdie, was born in 1979. In 1987, the couple divorced. After that, on January 28, 1988, he married Marianne Wiggins, who later divorced on March 2, 1993. Then, on August 28, 1997, he married Elizabeth West. Together, they have a son named Milan Rushdie (born in 1997). But in 2004, they divorced. Later, on 17 April 2004, he married Padma Lakshmi; they finally divorced in 2007. After that, in 2016 and 2019, he was said to be dating Laura Gomez and Rachel Eliza Griffiths respectively.
Salman Rushdie Net Worth
Salman’s net worth is predicted to be $15 million as of July 2023. His literary career is the main source of his money. He now lives a lavish lifestyle. Millions of dollars is his current salary.
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