Hanif Kureishi

Writer

Born: December 5, 1954 (71 years old)

Place of birth: London, England, UK

Biography

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".

Filmography (12)

• Bowie: The Final Act (2025, ★ 8)
• David Bowie Is Happening Now (2013, ★ 6)
• My Beautiful Laundrette (1985, ★ 6.7)
• Venus (2006, ★ 6.6)
• Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987, ★ 5.5)
• Le Week-End (2013, ★ 6.2)
• Intimacy (2001, ★ 6.2)
• My Son the Fanatic (1997, ★ 5)
• London Kills Me (1991, ★ 5.8)
• The Escort (1999, ★ 5.2)
• The Mother (2003, ★ 6.1)
• The Buddha of Suburbia (1993, ★ 5.8)