Is Hanif Kureishi A-List?
No — Hanif Kureishi is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
Early Plays at Royal Court
Begins writing plays for the Royal Court Theatre, gaining initial recognition.
My Beautiful Laundrette
Screenplay for My Beautiful Laundrette gains acclaim and Oscar nomination.
Buddha of Suburbia Novel
Publishes The Buddha of Suburbia, winning the Whitbread Award.
Buddha TV Adaptation
The Buddha of Suburbia is adapted into a successful BBC television series.
Intimacy Novel Released
Novel Intimacy is published.
Intimacy Film Adaptation
The film Intimacy is based on Kureishi's novel.
The Nothing Published
Novel The Nothing is published.
Respected British Writer
Continues to write and is celebrated in British arts.
Last updated: February 25, 2026