Hadi Khorsandi

Hadi Khorsandi (Persian: هادی خرسندی) is a contemporary Iranian poet and satirist. Since 1979, he has been the editor and writer of the Persian-language satirical journal Asghar Agha.

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

He is particularly renowned for his examination of Persian socio-political issues, particularly his open criticism of all forms of dictatorship and religious fundamentalism. He has lived in exile in London since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, following criticism of the new regime. 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.

He is the father of the British comedian Shaparak Khorsandi and the British-based journalist Peyvand Khorsandi.

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