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Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri Net Worth

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Jhumpa Lahiri's net worth is currently estimated at $8M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

$0M$2M$4M$6M$8M199920052010201520202026

Net Worth Timeline

1999$0.1MC

'Interpreter' Short Story Debut

Published her debut collection, gaining immediate critical attention.

2000$0.5M+400%A

Pulitzer Prize Winner

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

2003$1M+100%A

'The Namesake' Novel Success

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

2006$2M+100%B

'Namesake' Film Adaptation

Adapted her novel, widening readership and income.

2013$4M+100%B

'The Lowland' Publication

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

2015$5M+25%B

Writing in Italian

Began writing in Italian, reflecting personal and cultural exploration.

2016$6M+20%B

'In Other Words' Published

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

2026$8M+33%B

Continued Literary Influence

Remains a prominent and influential author in contemporary literature.

Last updated: February 24, 2026