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Mohammed Hanif
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| Born | November 1964 Okara, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist |
| Nationality |  Pakistan United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | University of East Anglia, Pakistan Air Force Academy |
| Period | 2008–present |
| Notable works | A Case of Exploding Mangoes |
| Notable awards | Wellcome Book Prize, Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Commonwealth Prize for Best Book |
| Spouse | Nimra Bucha |
Mohammed Hanif (born in November 1964) is a talented writer and journalist. He is from both Pakistan and the United Kingdom. His articles and stories have appeared in famous newspapers like The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Mohammed Hanif used to work for BBC News in Karachi, Pakistan. He also wrote a movie about Karachi called The Long Night. He has written two novels, A Case of Exploding Mangoes and Our Lady of Alice Bhatti. He also wrote a play, The Dictator's Wife, which was performed on stage.
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About Mohammed Hanif's Life
Mohammed Hanif was born in Okara, a city in Punjab. He first trained to be a pilot in the Pakistan Air Force. But he later decided to become a journalist instead.
He started his career writing for magazines and newspapers. Later, in 1996, he moved to London to work for the BBC. He even became the head of the BBC's Urdu language service there. In 2008, he moved back to Pakistan. He also studied at the University of East Anglia.
Mohammed Hanif's Books and Plays
Mohammed Hanif's first novel, A Case of Exploding Mangoes, came out in 2008. This book was very popular. It was considered for important awards like the Man Booker Prize. It also won the Commonwealth Book Prize for Best First Book in 2009.
He has also written for movies and plays.
- He wrote a movie called The Long Night in 2002.
- He wrote a radio play for the BBC.
- His stage play, The Dictator's Wife, was performed in 2008.
His second novel, Our Lady of Alice Bhatti, was published in 2011. This book was also nominated for several awards.
In 2018, he wrote another novel called Red Birds. Mohammed Hanif is also working on an opera called Bhutto. He is creating it with a composer named Mohammed Fairouz.
Why an Award Was Returned
In December 2023, Mohammed Hanif returned an award he had received. This award was called the "Sitara-i-Imtiaz". He returned it to show his disagreement with how the government was treating the Baloch people. He also disagreed with how police handled a protest in Islamabad.
Mohammed Hanif's Family Life
Mohammed Hanif is married to an actress named Nimra Bucha.
