In what can be called a deadly attempt to curb the freedom of speech, Indian-born British-American author Salman Rushdie on Friday was stabbed multiple times in the neck and abdomen at a literary event in New York state. Salman Rushdie New York attack earned massive rage against Islamic extremism and people from all around started condemning the cowardly act on social media. In fact, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his anger on Twitter over Salman Rusdhie New York attack report. While Salman Rusdhie continues to remain on ventilators, his ex-wife Padma Lakshmi has been interestingly trending on Google. In fact, Padma Lakshmi Salman Rashdie divorce reason has become a frequently asked question.
Padma Laksmi has been among the top trends on Google and her old interview over her divorce from Salman Rushdie has gone viral yet again. In the Padma Lakshmi Salman Rushdie relationship, the author's former wife narrating the reasons for their split up has taken the center stage. In Padma Lakshmi old interview with People, she revealed multiple reasons for her divorce from Salman Rusdhie.
Talking on Salman Rushdie Padma Lakshmi divorce, the 'Top Chef' host stated that not able to spend time together was one of the reasons behind their split up. However, what caught everyone's attention yet again when the Padma had revealed that 'not able to have sex' with Salman Rushdie was also among their divorce reasons for Salman.
"Imagine a young woman in her twenties, who loves books and who had published her little cookbook and in comes this guy. I mean, he was the best thing that ever happened to me by a mile. The fact that somebody of that stature and caliber was even interested remotely enough in me to want to take me to lunch was kind of unbelievable, "Padma said.
On their divorce, Padma revealed that things started to go sour in their relationship as her fame grew and she was unable to spend as much time with Salman. Furthermore, she added that another added factor in their downfall was her (undiagnosed at the time) endometriosis which left her unable to have sex. "I think that Salman took it personally, and I think that he felt rejected," Lakshmi said.
Salman Rushdie attacked onstage at NY event, condition not known
It is pertinent to mention here that Padma Lakshmi was married to author Salman Rushdie. The duo started dating in 1999 and got married in 2004, however divorced in 2007.
Salman Rushdie New York attack
In a horrible development, Salman Rushdie, whose 'The Satanic Verses' led to death threats against him for blasphemy, was attacked while participating in an event in New York state. Salman Rushdie, 75, was speaking at an event of the Chautauqua Institution when a man ran onto the stage and stabbed him multiple times. Salman Rushdie is currently on ventilator and is likely to lose his one eye. Reportedly, Salman Rushdie attacker has been identified as Hadi Matar, 24, from New Jersey. As per the probe, Matar's social media showed him to be sympathetic to "Shia extremism" and the causes of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC).