Salman Rushdie - Actor Profile

Salman Rushdie

Acting
26Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 19, 1947
Birth Place: Mumbai, India

About Salman Rushdie

Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie FRSL is a British Indian novelist and essayist. His second novel, Midnight's Children, won the Booker Prize in 1981 and was deemed to be "the best novel of all winners" on two separate occasions, marking the 25th and the 40th anniversary of the prize.

Best Salman Rushdie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Salman Rushdie's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Salman Rushdie.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Orwell: 2+2=5 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Salman Rushdie: Through a Glass Darkly Self - Interviewed Guest Hit Similar →
2019 Einübung ins Paradies - Nachdenken über 1989 Self Flop Similar →
2019 Salman Rushdie: Death on a Trail Self - Writer Hit Similar →
2018 Angela Carter: Of Wolves & Women Himself - Contributor Flop Similar →
2016 Bosch: The Garden of Dreams Self Hit Similar →
2015 Mylène Farmer : sur les pas d'une icône Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Concerning the Bodyguard voice Flop Similar →
2014 The Hitch Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2014 River of Fundament Wake Guest Average Similar →
2012 Midnight's Children Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
2009 Amos Oz: The Nature of Dreams Self Flop Similar →
2009 La Traversée du désir Self Average Similar →
2009 The Satanic Verses Affair Himself Flop Similar →
2007 365 Day Project - Super Hit Similar →
2007 Then She Found Me Dr. Masani Average Similar →
2007 Der Unbequeme - Der Dichter Günter Grass Self Flop Similar →
2005 9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York - Flop Similar →
2003 Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles Self - Interviewee Average Similar →
2001 Bridget Jones's Diary Salman Rushdie Hit Similar →
2000 The Beatles Revolution Self Flop Similar →
2000 Dirty Pictures Self Average Similar →
1999 In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin Self Flop Similar →
1986 Writers in Conversation: Edward Said with Salman Rushdie Himself Flop Similar →
1985 The Painter & The Pest Self (Narrator) Flop Similar →
N/A Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie Self Flop Similar →

Salman Rushdie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Salman Rushdie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Salman Rushdie is "365 Day Project" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Salman Rushdie acted in?

Salman Rushdie has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Salman Rushdie?

Other notable films include "Mylène Farmer : sur les pas d'une icône", "Orwell: 2+2=5", and "Bosch: The Garden of Dreams".