This is a real gem. Such wisdom, capacity for reflection and sanguine humour.

Dear Mr. Rushdie, I am a great admirer of your literary work that so elegantly and masterfully blends real magic with history to create a gem that stands alone. Upon reading Midnight Children, I was literally drunk for three days... I am happy to know that you are mostly recovered from your injuries. I would have liked to witness that the assassin was appropriately punished for committing such a grave crime. Thanks for all your brilliant oeuvre.

thank you Salman Rushdie, such a relief to see you in good health and high spirit ! Merci pour votre lucidité et votre générosité

Such grit at the face of violence and extremism. Salman isn’t a mere survivor at the hands of an extremist force but a torch bearer to free speech, a liberal voice and free thinking force. More power to him. We need more of such men to live and thrive to remind us about not giving up and keeping at it come what may.

@areebachewa8318

7 ай бұрын

Have you ever thought where is the extremist ideals come from and why no other religion have so many Islamic Terrorist Organization than them ....

amazing interview. I've grown fond of Rushdie as a person over the years

@selvamthiagarajan8152

10 ай бұрын

he has become more wiser with age himself.

Brilliant author, educated, funny and kind person, what more can I say? Hang in there, Mr. Rushdie!

The good thing is that despite all the attacks he has suffered over the years, history will remember him fondly for centuries as an individual, but those who attacked him will be remembered as bad people who attacked him as a group, and not as individuals.

@MrMoeqt

10 ай бұрын

Those who attacked him won't be remembered in any significant sense. It will just be remembered THAT he was attacked .

@monicaangelini3324

8 ай бұрын

His novels will live on! A fan for 35 years

Mr. Rushdie, I love and respect deeply your wise and brave spirit. what an inspiration. I have been following your writing since I am 27... I am 61. You are in my pryers. I will keep on reading your books. With immense gratitude.

He sacrificed his own eye and saftey and security of his life for what he belives. And for the good and right he stands for. He is living legend. A living martyr.

@maha-madpedo-gayphukumber1533

10 ай бұрын

@kapucine. _its very stranger after the attack angainst me a Lot of people said to me that you lived its a miracle. But you know I don't believe in miracles. It's very strange to be a recipient of miracle when you don't in fact believe in miracles_ -salaman Rushdie The way he dint lost his sence of humour and crack far far better and creative joke then Charli hebdo even after loosing and sacrificing his.left eye and one half of his vision and risking his security of life. That is just another level of badassry of this another level of badass.

@CEO786

10 ай бұрын

What a pointless way to give up his eye.

@maha-madpedo-gayphukumber1533

10 ай бұрын

@@CEO786 he gave up his eye so bilions might get saved from giving up thier head by be'heading.

@adamdost1876

9 ай бұрын

What does he believe? Believing in Insulting and disrespecting someone’s religion is a great idea? He was not criticizing the religion but he was insulting it. He was and still is very stupid and arrogant.

@swagnusmcduck7566

8 ай бұрын

@@CEO786For freedom of speech? There are few things in this world as worthy of this sacrifice.

What a wonderful interview, Bravo Rushdie

Mr. Rushdie, As an Iranian individual, I am deeply sorry for what happened to you. Please know that Iranian people love you, and they appreciate your great works and contributions. I hope that the whole world see the danger of Muslims properly.

@frankgradus9474

10 ай бұрын

Soon the reign of authoritarianism in the form of "unforgiving peace and mandated happiness" might come. "Cute Authoritarianism", Ewan Morrison - well worth a read and leaving a comment.

@ansari1375

10 ай бұрын

Terrifying.@@frankgradus9474

@song4night

10 ай бұрын

islam is a violent evil cult, just like its founder mohamed.

Good to see this man is alive. Great interview. Thank you for sharing.

Marvelous interview! Thank you so much for this vivid, joyful, enthusiastic conversation about the love of stories and storytelling.

Glad to see you back in action Mr.Rushdie.

Magnifique et émouvant J'ai beaucoup aimé l'échange direct

A luminary of the literary world. A brave and erudite individual, Welcome back.

I think it is the first time I hear him speak openly like that. Very interesting to hear his perspective about history and how much he remains positive about future, despite... All this in French TV, excellent interview in excellent English, with subtitles. "Books change things only one reader at at time, so it often takes time" (from memory).

Un vrai intellectuel, profondément humain, un écrivant hors norme. SVP lisez ses livres. Toutes mes respects M. Rushdie

With all due respect, Mr. Rushdie; George Eliot is not humourless. Mr. Casaubon in Middlemarch is portrayed with such subtle yet burning irony! Perhaps the author doesn't make us laugh out loud but she sure does have a posture of humor, irony and lightness towards life. Thank you for this interview. So glad to see Mr. Rushdie as strong as ever.

@OPEYEMIABLE

9 ай бұрын

I have to imagine if Salman has ever read George Eliot. That is a scandalous characterisation of George. Eliot.

@mayk89

9 ай бұрын

​@@OPEYEMIABLEI agree :)

Greatest writer from India. Loved, loved his Midnight's Children.

What a brave human being This is why we should not fear criticizing islam publicly. No ideology is immune to criticism

@starcrib

10 ай бұрын

As the great Sam Harris has also stated many,many times. 🔳🌬⬜️⬜️🟧🟨🟪🌿🌿

The hero of humanity and truth .

@Zenatalion

10 ай бұрын

Truth? No matter what you believe there’s not a shred of proof to it so spare me the fucking truth bullshit.

Excellent interview-merci!

@ironfistarrival

10 ай бұрын

De Rien !

So precious! Thanks so much for this interview!

@ironfistarrival

10 ай бұрын

You very Welcome !

You are a testament to the enduring power of literature and a optimism, even in the face of evil. To those who call you a national treasure, I disagree; I’d consider you an international treasure and an embodiment of the standards to which aspiring writers and activists should strive.

@monicaangelini3324

8 ай бұрын

Well said😊

Rushdie is a real gem.

Salman Rushdie, is a brilliant writer. A valuable contributor to anyone who wishes to expand his/ her cognizance.

A brave and courageous man.

A great man, will go down as a hero in history. It's a shame the Western coward world today wouldn't have published his book if it was today.

@MTMF.london

10 ай бұрын

All his books are published in the West including his latest ones. It is the Eastern and Middle-Eastern countries and their agents that tried to assassinate him and ban/burn his books.

Brings tears to my eyes...to see you lile this...😢 May you live long and keep inspiring & educating us!

Merci infiniment Mr Rushdie, force et courage à vous. Vous êtes une lumière et une intelligence face à l'obscurantisme religieux. Metci aussi à Augustin Trapenard pour cette interview.

Thank you Mr. Rushdie. 🪻

Very good interview. Thank you 🙏

I am from Brazil. IT IS POSSIBLE TO AVAIL SUBTITLES. THE PROGRAM IS VERY WATCHED HERE. tHANK yOU.

Keep up man, the world needs your great work! ❤❤❤

So nice to see him back with another book. Hampi is one of my favorite places in the world and who can bring it to life better than Salman Rushdie. Looking forward to this book.

Excellent interview I am glad salman is doing well

Thank you sir rushdi ,you payed a lot the tribute about saying the truth and thanks to augustin which i admire very much too 🥰

This interview should get millions of viewers

Salman Rushdie is a creative genius ! He must work until he is 100 year old. He is a gem . GOD bless him !!!.....

@jibril2950

10 ай бұрын

God bless him?😂

@mdavidmullins

10 ай бұрын

@@jibril2950 Yeah. Ironic. But maybe like this: """ Vina Apsara lurched towards me through the dust. “Rai, thank God.” For all her fooling with Buddhist wisemen (Rinpoche Hollywood and the Ginsberg Lama) and Krishna Consciousness cymbalists and Tantric gurus (those kundalini flashers) and Transcendental rishis and masters of this or that crazy wisdom, Zen and the Art of the Deal, the Tao of Promiscuous Sex, Self-Love and Enlightenment, for all her spiritual faddishness, I always in my own godless way found it hard to believe that she actually believed in an actually existing god. But she probably did; I was probably wrong about that too; and anyway, what other word is there? When there’s that gratitude in you for life’s dumb luck, when there’s nobody to thank and you need to thank somebody, what do you say? God, Vina said. The word sounded to me like a way of disposing of emotion. It was a place to put something that had no place else to go." """

@swagnusmcduck7566

8 ай бұрын

@@jibril2950Uhm yes?

Just impossible to forget his novel "Midnights children"...Great that interviewer is well read person.Greetings from Kathmandu

Glad to see you back with even fiercer spirits

Oh sad to see violence against this brave intelligent man, Salman Rushdie a great man, a great writer of his time, and well respected and loved by many across the world, stay strong and don't let them horrors intimidate you, into hiding in the shadows. Evil is evil the heart of mere men are self-corrupted, they're not you, be so grateful for that! It takes choragus strength to be of good character, everything that happens in life is there testing our fulness of your character, take strength in your family and friends, I hope your much better now, senseless violence isn't cerebral. Take care Salman.

Great interview. brilliant narration. Such clarity in his words and actions. We need more like him now more than ever. Love his new looks. Looks badass.

Merci pour cet entretien !

merci❤

Free humanity from dangerous stupid books. Mr. Rushdi has contributed to free humanity from evil dangerous books through his novel. Keep up the good work, Mr. Rushdi.

@MTMF.london

10 ай бұрын

Nobody has the right to decide which books are stupid - that is how banning and burning books start and it is never a good thing.

@frankgradus9474

10 ай бұрын

Soon the reign of authoritarianism in the form of "unforgiving peace and mandated happiness" might come. "Cute Authoritarianism", Ewan Morrison - well worth a read and leaving a comment.

Great interview, wonderful to see Salman back in top form, His intelligence and dignity make a mockery of the religion of peace.

I enjoyed this interview. Rushdie is great.

I am realy happy to see him recovering.

What great guest , we thanks the inverse that we are lucky to see this heroic man ,bless you brother Salman , you made great contribution to all humanly for what you wrote it will stay for ever your words with us …!

I feel like I can hear the hurt and fear in his voice about what kind of creatures he cohabitates this planet with. My heart goes out to him - what a f***ed up think to happen to anyone, but particularly an artist, a writer and a famous one. Famous for standing up to a vicious violent twisted system of abuse based on religion. Huge respect to this guy for carrying on and continuing to not be repressed.

@adamdost1876

9 ай бұрын

Your statements about him are totally wrong. He kept insulting and disrespecting someone’s religion. He knew what would be the consequences of doing that and he was very arrogant about it and he accepted the consequences. I feel no pity for him.

@justgivemethetruth

9 ай бұрын

@@adamdost1876 I have no respect for you. No adherent of any religion has the right to physical violence on someone because they believe their religion was insulted. I don't want to hear anything back or from you again, you are lowlife in my opinion.

@031767sc

7 ай бұрын

@@adamdost1876 and you are a coward

Thanks ! And long life to you

disguting what happened to him. he was forced into hiding for decades. but they finally got him. Keep it going, dear Mr Rushie. The words are more powerful then the bullits!

Bless Salman Rushdie, love his forward looking positive stance 🙏

More and more power to him..... fighting against Islamic radicals is not easy ....he is an inspiration for all of us....he is a symbol of free speech, tolerance and love.....And I am personally very proud that he is Indian❤❤

The will of a man is stronger than that of an ideology or religion. Rushdie is righteous. Plus, just a good guy.

Mr Rushdie is more than mystery 😅 Great to see you. May you prevail❤

A great writer.

Long live Salman Imagination by its nature irrepressible

A courageous man. Unlike Macron, I have to say I still haven't read anything by Rushdie, but I'm not sure I'll be able to hold much longer. Feels great to see him back.

Rushdi sahib ji, all is started scince sepration napakistan from India, that great moufti told the laws of shariaa are sufficient ! Sahib ji did you know Khomeini was a sardarji from Amritsar ? You brought light and clearness. Islam was unveiled!

@marylooshiran4735

10 ай бұрын

Saheb ji salman Rushdi served to humanity to give to hisbbook the title of satanic versets. islam advanced with the blade and blood. the muslims must undrstand.

You are hero of Humanity. Religions is worst thing for humanity.

Thank You

It disgusts me that anyone could be violently attacked over something like 'blasphemy'. What garbage human beings some people are.

"I live in words." - oh, what fabulous words they are! And yes, Mr. Rushdie, I read your damn books - all of them!

Can you believe in this reality we all live, there are people like the absolute leader of an important country that all are familiar with, Iran and ayatollah Khamenei gives orders of killing and destroying another country citizen. What does this mean, is he thinking he owns other people . Crazy, crazy ayatollah, and unfortunate people who live under their rules. We as free people have to care and support Iranian people who want their freedom and die for it. Thank you who is reading this please support their struggles

Im sorry that youve gone through all this for us. For free speech. I am forever grateful for you and cannot thank you enough.

Lui , a payé le prix fort de cette religion ' de paix et d amour'!! Il est temps que les Occidentaux voient la vérité en face.

@JamesDio-yu5yd

10 ай бұрын

Here, Here ,Brothers!!!!

@Enjoyinformation-hi9uo

10 ай бұрын

Your so right. Islam is nothing but pure evil.

@shiyaz3886

10 ай бұрын

Nazi spoted.

@imanemouna9671

9 ай бұрын

Vous êtes d'un ridicule lorsque vous reprenez l'expression "paix et amour" ... c'est comme si vous vous y connaissiez vous en paix et en amour... bande de racistes dégénérés.

@Alhilohe6336

3 ай бұрын

The teaching of Muhammad is dangerous for humanity

13:50 - I have the same feeling ... when I was younger I felt that the world was marching forward to the light. Now it seems like we are turning around and retreating back to the dark.

I am in awe of this man. Been worried and thinking about him from time to time since the attack. Good to finally hear from him and see that he is still in great shape ❤

Good to see you well again Mr Mr. Rushdie!

I get so outraged every time I think of what happened to Salman Rushdie.

What a deranged fellow would harm a writer. Happy to see Salman Rushdie back to almost normalcy.

its like music. what he discribes about the word is, to me a note,that carries to the next note,then music is there,it is singing. the player,the performer is a mediator,then the note tells the mind. its mine. may i take his words like that? to me,the true writer is a musician as well! great, great man he is,a true artist!!! lucky to have him in our generation!

PLUS jeune quand je lisais le Coran et qu'on parle dans certain verset de figues , huile d'olive , je me disais déjà , mais les Arabes d Arabie ne connaissaient pas ces choses là qui ne poussent pas là bas , sauf en Syrie au nord de l Arabie , donc le prophète viens de Syrie et non d ARABIE Saoudite et quand j'ai rencontré un SAOUDIEN super , sur les champs Elysées qui ne croyait plus à l islam , m'as dit à l époque ou je croyais , tu crois à cette FABLE ? au début je pensais qu'il me testais comme le font certain Saoudien à RYADH QUAND J'y habitais , mais lui non , il était direct et cultivé , et m as dit , arrête de croire à des histoires d'horreur , il m as dit que le livre est un scénario de film d'épouvante et que lui ses nombreux frères et soeurs plaisaient à la maison sur ce sujet , et que sa mère leur disaient de parler moins fort car les MOUTAWAS peuvent passé par là , donc vous avez en ARABIE SAOUDITE des tonnes de familles cultivé qui ne croient plus en l ISLAM , et font partir leur enfants au Canada pour être en sécurité , ceux qui vont continuer à croire en L ISLAM seront les NEUNEUS et les gens avec le cerveau trop bloqué qui refusent de voir les preuves que c est une histoire inventée par les Abassides

@ahmeddourid4293

10 ай бұрын

Please go back to history as the zone of arabia peninsula extends up to Syria.I do respect this man because no muslim scholar was able to debate him academically and refute his arguments.It's a terrible pity !! Instead of challenging him through academic debate, most muslims attack him and he is totally wrong on the issue of 'satanic verses" as the text of the Koran stands divine in the cognitive structure it conveys.Thanks.

@ahmeddourid4293

10 ай бұрын

@@user-fd9di2fb8f Fiction channels perception, attitude and arguments.

a brilliant and beautiful mind devoid of contempt and regret.

ARTIST 💖LEGEND 💖 HUMAN 💖 SURVIVOR 💖

I have huge respect for this man, he is a great writer🙏

Even though I'm muslim, I have huge respect for this writer. His courage, bravery will be timeless. In 1000 years, his legacy will remain.

@Samsgarden

10 ай бұрын

Even though?

@bobbart4198

10 ай бұрын

@@Samsgarden ... I think he answered the question in the very beginning of his comment. You and I should be able to accept that as enough - No ?

@bassamdodin5490

9 ай бұрын

He could have believed what he wanted but he decided to insult all Muslims and he never apologized or regretted what he did he just wanted to sell books

@bobbart4198

9 ай бұрын

@@bassamdodin5490 ... He's a writer ... he writes. You don't have to read it. I would THINK Allah can defend himself, NO ?

@breeeegs

9 ай бұрын

@@bassamdodin5490 Hate to break it to you, but he doesn't have to apologize for expressing views you don't like or agree with. And no one has the right to stab him to death for expressing those dissenting views.

Le propre de la tyrannie c'est étouffer le génie qui vit en chacun de nous

@zaibers17

10 ай бұрын

Bien dit !

Hampi, the city in Victory City is a time capsule where you can still go and experience the grandeur of what was.

Humanity should be first than religion.

Hello Salman Hang in there my friend I am a Muslim and I support you hundred percent.these cowards and dumb people shall not win.knowledge is power....we love..

Bravo Rushdie. Keep fighting the smart fight.

Freedom of speech must be cherished.Victory to democracy.

Im so sorry that happened to you, Mr. Rushdie ❤❤❤

He doesn't believe in miracle, but many people prayer saved his life

@IM-wq6wu

Ай бұрын

Right

Mr Rushdie, we love you so much.

"the audience is sweet and liberal and progressive and you'd never expect any attack there"........uhhh, yah, sorry but that's the kind of setting an Islamic extremist would be more likely to get into with no questions asked. If anybody did have a suspicion based on something they saw/heard/knew about the person, they wouldn't say anything, out of PC-ness.

@laika3916

10 ай бұрын

That is sad, but true.

I wonder why the content of the books that were taken off shelves weren't discussed in more detail.

Great video

Salman Rushdie the epitome of free speech.

True Hero!!!!❤

Remarkable, brave man. Hate will never win.

Single eyed looking to the world, now I guess salman really understands.

28:19 "The most lasting damage of the attack... is that it takes people's attention away from my actual writing. The best thing anyone can do to support me is to read my damn books."

It is not miracle dear Gentelman you are blessed by enormous life force and will inside that helps you to overcome and makes people like us too happy and set a great example to rest of the world. But a person of your catagory must not feel depressed to see the world. World was afraid to think of Trump where is he now? Where is Borris Johnson? Yes in India we are passing through a darkness but there is a counter force is also working underneath.

powerful. gr8 stuff. _JC