Rushdie is an English writer of Indian origin.

In the 1980s, he was involved in controversy over one of his books, The Satanic Verses.

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Famous English-language writer Salman Rushdie was attacked during an event in New York City, USA on 12 aug. 2022.

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During an event, he was attacked with a knife.

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The attacker has been identified as Hadi Matar, 24, of New Jersey.

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Rushdie was born on 19 June 1947 in Mumbai to a Kashmiri Muslim family.

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an estimated net worth of $15 million Salman Rushdie.

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Education: King's College, University of Cambridge, Rugby School, Cathedral and John Connon School

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Marital Status: Divorced (Padma Lakshmi)

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