Hadi Khorsandi
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. He is known for his examination of Persian socio-political issues and for openly criticizing the Iranian regime.
Hadi Khorsandi
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- Name
- Hadi Khorsandi
- Born
- 22 July 1943
- Birthplace
- Fariman, Imperial State of Iran
- Occupation
- Writer, poet, satirist
- Nationality
- Iran
- Languages
- Persian
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He has lived in exile in London since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
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• Name — Hadi Khorsandi • Born — 22 July 1943 • Birthplace — Fariman, Imperial State of Iran • Occupation — Writer, poet, satirist • Children — 2, including Shaparak Khorsandi • Website — www.HadiKhorsandi.com
Career
Career
Khorsandi first wrote for Tawfiq when he was a high school student in Tehran. 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.
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Khorsandi is the father of comedian Shaparak Khorsandi and journalist Peyvand Khorsandi.
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1943
Hadi Khorsandi born at Iran.
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