The Satanic Verses | Characters
Mirza Saeed Akhtar
A zamindar, or land-owner, Mirza Saeed is the descendent of an ancient family who desperately attempts to convince his beloved wife and the other villagers to turn back from her pilgrimage with Ayesha. He feels great lust as well as hate for Ayesha.
Mishal Qureishi Akhtar
Mirza Saeed’s wife, Mishal is terminally ill with cancer and convinced that Ayesha is a holy prophet.
Ayesha
Ayesha is the name of four characters. The first mentioned is the empress whom the Imam forces Gibreel to...
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