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One book by this author sees Max Ophuls, a United States ambassador to India murdered by  the title character, who is skilled at the tightrope, Shalimar the Clown. Another book by this author features Saleem, who is telepathic and was born at the exact time of India's independence.  In addition to writing Midnight's Children, a fatwa was issued against this man for writing a book concerning Gibreel and Saladin, who find themselves on a hijacked airplane. For 10 points, name  this British-Indian author of The Satanic Verses.
One book by this author sees Max Ophuls, a United States ambassador to India murdered by  the title character, who is skilled at the tightrope, Shalimar the Clown.
(Sir Ahmed) Salman Rushdie