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".

Hanif Kureishi

Writing Born December 5, 1954 London, England, UK

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

The South Bank Show

Remembers…

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Bowie: The Final Act

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Reel Britannia

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In My Own Words

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David Bowie Is Happening Now

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Andrew and Jeremy Get Married

In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi

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Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy

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Black and White in Colour

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Heavy Rain

Himself

Laughter

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