Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie, a celebrated British Indian novelist and essayist of exceptional repute, has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape with his remarkable oeuvre. Among his most notable accomplishments is the authorship of his second novel, Midnight's Children, which garnered the coveted Booker Prize in 1981. This prestigious recognition was not limited to a solitary accolade, as Midnight's Children was later deemed to be "the best novel of all winners" on not one, but two separate occasions. These remarkable milestones were achieved in commemoration of the 25th and 40th anniversaries of the prize, a testament to the timeless legacy of Rushdie's masterpiece and its continued influence on the literary world.
Salman Rushdie
77 · Born: Jun 19, 1947
