ROCKER Courtney Love is said to be “infatuated” with acclaimed author Sir Salman Rushdie after they struck up a blossoming friendship.

Courtney, 47, and Salman, 64, were sat together at a New York literary event and were later seen “flirting heavily”.

Last night a source close to the US singer and actress said: “She finds him intellectually thrilling. She regularly quotes classic literature and is a huge fan of Salman’s work.”

The source added: “She is infatuated with Salman. He truly is her ideal chap.

“She is looking for love, while Salman’s an incorrigible flirt and willing to see how their friendship develops.”