Salman Rushdie is a renowned British-Indian author known for his imaginative storytelling and rich prose. He gained international fame with his novel, Midnight's Children, which won the Booker Prize in 1981. His works often blend magical realism with historical events, exploring themes of identity, culture, and politics. Rushdie's life took a dramatic turn in 1989 when Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against him due to the controversial content of his book, The Satanic Verses. This led to years of hiding and security concerns, but he continued to write and speak out for freedom of expression, becoming a symbol of resilience in the face of censorship.