Hanif Kureishi

Writing·Dec 5, 1954·London, England, UK

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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".

Film	Credit
Bowie: The Final Act2025 · Self	Self
In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi2024 · Self	Self
My Beautiful Laundrette2020 · Writer	Writer
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy2020 · Self	Self
Hanif Kureishi Interview2015 · Actor	Actor
Le Week-End2013 · Writer	Writer
David Bowie Is Happening Now2013 · Self	Self
Heavy Rain2010 · Himself	Himself
WWeddings and Beheadings2007 · Screenplay	Screenplay
Venus2006 · Screenplay	Screenplay
Andrew and Jeremy Get Married2005 · Actor	Actor
The Mother2003 · Writer	Writer
The Escort1999 · Screenplay	Screenplay
My Son the Fanatic1997 · Writer	Writer
Black and White in Colour1992 · Self	Self
London Kills Me1991 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid1987 · Screenplay	Screenplay
TTears1986 · Himself	Himself
LLaughter1986 · Himself	Himself
RRage1986 · Himself	Himself
My Beautiful Laundrette1985 · Writer	Writer