Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | July 11, 1967 |
Birth Place | London, England |
Age | 56 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Net worth: $20 Million (2024)
Jhumpa Lahiri, a renowned novelist from England, has accumulated an estimated net worth of $20 million in the year 2024. With her exceptional storytelling skills, Lahiri has captivated readers worldwide with her poignant narratives and deep exploration of the immigrant experience. Through her mastery of prose, she has received critical acclaim and numerous accolades for her work. As a highly esteemed author, Lahiri's success and financial achievements exemplify the recognition and impact she has made in the literary world.
About
Fiction author who was awarded the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for her debut collection of short stories, Interpreter of Maladies. Her first novel, The Namesake, was adapted into a highly successful 2007 film starring Irrfan Khan.
Before Fame
She earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Boston University. Early in her literary career, she was a recipient of the prestigious O. Henry Award.
Trivia
Her second short story collection, Unaccustomed Earth, reached the coveted #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list.
Family Life
She was born in London to Indian immigrant parents; but spent her childhood in the United States. She married Alberto Vourvoulias-Bush in 2001; they share a daughter named Noor and a son named Octavio.
Associated With
She was appointed to the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities by Barack Obama.