Hanif Kureishi
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Summary
Hanif Kureishi was born on December 5, 1954[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a playwright[3], writer[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], and film director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,163 views/month, #6,952 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Occupation: director[10]
- Employer: Kingston University[11]
- Educated at: King's College London[12], University of Lancaster[13], Ravens Wood School[14], London South East Colleges[15]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], PEN Pinter Prize[17], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[18], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[20], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Hanif Kureishi[23]
- Family name: Kureishi[24]
- Given name: Hanif[25]
- Official website: http://www.hanifkureishi.com[26]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[27], European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[28], European Film Award for Best Comedy[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Start of work period: 1976[31]
Why It Matters
Hanif Kureishi has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include The Buddha of Suburbia[34], a literary work[35].
FAQs
Where was Hanif Kureishi born?
Hanif Kureishi's place of birth was London[2].
What did Hanif Kureishi do for work?
Hanif Kureishi worked as a playwright[3], writer[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], and film director[7].
Where did Hanif Kureishi go to school?
Hanif Kureishi was educated at King's College London[12], University of Lancaster[13], Ravens Wood School[14], and London South East Colleges[15].
What awards did Hanif Kureishi receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], PEN Pinter Prize[17], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[18], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].