Hanif Kureishi
Hanif Kureishi CBE (born December 5, 1954) is an English playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker, novelist and short story writer. The themes of his work have touched on topics of race, nationalism, immigration, and sexuality. In 2008, The Times named Kureishi in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- 1954-12-05 · London, England, UK
Known for
- Intimacy (2001) — Novel
- My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) — Author
- Venus (2006) — Screenplay
- Le Week-End (2013) — Writer
- The Mother (2003) — Writer
- The Escort (1999) — Screenplay
- Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987) — Screenplay
- Bowie: The Final Act (2025) — Self
- My Son the Fanatic (1997) — Writer
- The Buddha of Suburbia (1993) — Writer
- London Kills Me (1991) — Director
- The South Bank Show (1978)
- David Bowie Is Happening Now (2013) — Self
- Reel Britannia (2022) — Self
- Heavy Rain (2010) — Himself
- Andrew and Jeremy Get Married (2005)