
Hanif Kureishi
Department: Writing
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".
Known For

Heavy Rain
2010

Tears
1986

Laughter
1986

Rage
1986

David Bowie Is Happening Now
2013

In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi
2024

Andrew and Jeremy Get Married
2005

Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
2020

Hanif Kureishi Interview
2015

Black and White in Colour
1992

Bowie: The Final Act
2025

Reel Britannia
2022

In My Own Words
2024

Remembers…
2022