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My Son the Fanatic is a short story written by Hanif Kureishi first published in The New Yorker in 1994. It was reprinted in Kureishi's 1997 collection of short stories, Love in a Blue Time, and also as a supplement to some editions of The Black Album, and in 1998 as a standalone edition.
- Hanif Kureishi
- 1998
A story about a Pakistani immigrant father and his son who clash over the son's new Islamic beliefs. The father, Parvez, fears that his son, Ali, is losing his way in England and becoming a fanatic.
Jan 5, 2024 · A Pakistani immigrant father in England faces a crisis when his son becomes a religious fanatic. The story explores the themes of identity, culture, and politics through the personal conflict of a father and a son.
A short story by Hanif Kureishi about a Pakistani immigrant father and his son who becomes a Muslim fundamentalist. The story explores the clash of cultures, identities, and values in contemporary Britain.
My Son the Fanatic is a 1997 British comedy drama film directed by Udayan Prasad. It was written by Hanif Kureishi as an adaptation of his short story My Son the Fanatic.
Jan 7, 1998 · My Son the Fanatic: Directed by Udayan Prasad. With Om Puri, Rachel Griffiths, Akbar Kurtha, Stellan Skarsgård. Pakistani taxi-driver Parvez and prostitute Bettina find themselves trapped in the middle when Islamic fundamentalists decide to clean up their local town.
A story about a Pakistani immigrant father and his radicalized son in England. Parvez tries to stop Ali from joining a fundamentalist Islamic group, but fails and ends up attacking him.
