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Jhumpa Lahiri

Is Jhumpa Lahiri A-List?

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NoJhumpa Lahiri is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Reached A-list in 2000

Pulitzer Prize Winner

Lost A-list status in 2006

Dropped to B tier — 'Namesake' Film Adaptation

Ranking Timeline

1999C$0.1M

'Interpreter' Short Story Debut

Published her debut collection, gaining immediate critical attention.

2000A▲▲$0.5M+$0.4M

Pulitzer Prize Winner

Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for 'Interpreter of Maladies'.

2003A$1M+$0.5M

'The Namesake' Novel Success

Published her first novel, 'The Namesake', gaining further acclaim.

2006B$2M+$1M

'Namesake' Film Adaptation

Adapted her novel, widening readership and income.

2013B$4M+$2M

'The Lowland' Publication

Published 'The Lowland', continuing her exploration of identity themes.

2015B$5M+$1M

Writing in Italian

Began writing in Italian, reflecting personal and cultural exploration.

2016B$6M+$1M

'In Other Words' Published

Released her first Italian-language book, marking a new chapter.

2026B$8M+$2M

Continued Literary Influence

Remains a prominent and influential author in contemporary literature.

Last updated: February 25, 2026