Salman Rushdie, born on June 19, 1947, is a distinguished British-Indian novelist and essayist known for his imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking themes. His groundbreaking work, "Midnight's Children," won the Booker Prize in 1981 and catapulted him to international fame. Another of his notable works, "The Satanic Verses," sparked significant controversy and led to a fatwa calling for his death, profoundly impacting his life and career. Despite these challenges, Rushdie has continued to write and speak on issues of free expression, earning a prominent place in contemporary literature.
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