Hadi Khorsandi

Iranian writer (born 1943) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hadi Khorsandi (Persian: هادی خرسندی, born 22 July 1943) is an Iranian poet and satirist. Since 1979, he has been the editor and writer of the Persian-language satirical journal Asghar Agha.[1] He is known for his examination of Persian socio-political issues and for openly criticizing the Iranian regime. He has lived in exile in London since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

Born (1943-07-22) 22 July 1943 (age 82)
Fariman, Imperial State of Iran
OccupationsWriter, poet, satirist
Children2, including Shaparak Khorsandi
Websitewww.hadikhorsandi.com
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Hadi Khorsandi
Khorsandi in Amsterdam, 2010
Born (1943-07-22) 22 July 1943 (age 82)
Fariman, Imperial State of Iran
OccupationsWriter, poet, satirist
Children2, including Shaparak Khorsandi
Websitewww.hadikhorsandi.com
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Career

Khorsandi first wrote for Tawfiq when he was a high school student in Tehran.[2] He was the subject of death threats during the 1980s.

Hadi Khorsandi's latest book is Tafrih al-Masaael. His other books are Sheraaneh and Yaad Daasht-haaye Mashkouke Alam and Aayeh-haaye Iraani.

Personal life

Khorsandi is the father of comedian Shaparak Khorsandi[3] and journalist Peyvand Khorsandi.[4]

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