Kureishi, Hanif, 1954-

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May 9, 1990

11:08

Screenwriter Hanif Kureishi Discusses his First Novel.

Writer Hanif Kureishi (kah-REE-she). He wrote the screenplays for the critically-acclaimed movies "Sammy and Rosie Get Laid," and "My Beautiful Launderette." Now he's just published his first novel, called "The Buddha of Suburbia." It's published by Viking.

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October 26, 1987

27:50

Hanif Kureishi on Immigrants and Film.

Hanif Kureishi, a Pakistani-Briton, wrote the screenplay for 1985's surprise hit "My Beautiful Laundrette," which explored the oppression of Pakistanis in England. His new film is titled "Sammy and Rosie Get Laid."

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Hanif Kureishi

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Screenwriter Hanif Kureishi Discusses his First Novel.

Hanif Kureishi on Immigrants and Film.

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