One of the most popular and controversial writers of the 20th century, Salman Rushdie is a British Indian essayist and novelist. He has authored several novels and short stories in his life, which continues to attract the interest of both critics and public. His ability to combine magical realism with historical fiction is an exceptional quality which makes him a truly unique writer. Most of the works written by him are set against the backdrop of Indian subcontinent and mostly contain themes like migrations. Bit by the writing bug at the tender age of five, Rushdie’s foray into the world of literature was in the year 1975. Though his first book did not garner much positive response, Rushdie made a strong comeback with his second novel which not only gained him international fame and recognition but also brought equivalent commercial and critical success. Since then, there has been no looking back for this excellent writer who continues to allure his readers through his numerous novels, short stories, and non-fiction. It was Rushdie’s fourth novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ that enraged the Muslim community across the globe to such an extent that Ayatollah Khomeini issued a ‘fatwa’ or a death sentence against him. Despite the criticism and threat, Rushdie continued writing and released several books and novels. For his immense contribution in the field of literature, Rushdie is the proud recipient of several prestigious awards, honorary doctorates, and fellowships. Salman Rushdie was attacked on August 12, 2022, while he was about to speak at an event in Chautauqua, New York. A man rushed onto the stage and stabbed him several times, just before he was about to deliver a speech.