Mohsin Hamid

Mohsin Hamid was born in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1971. He studied at Princeton and Harvard Law School. His first novel, "Moth Smoke," won the Betty Trask Award. In 2006, Hamid became a British citizen while retaining his Pakistani citizenship. He currently resides in London and works as a journalist. His articles are published in major publications across Europe, Asia, and America, including "Time" magazine, "The Guardian," "The New York Times," "The Washington Post," and "La Repubblica." He has been a finalist for the Man Booker Prize twice and has been shortlisted for over thirty awards, several of which he has won. His official website is: www.mohsinhamid.com.