Happy birthday! Jhumpa Lahiri turns 59 today

‘The Namesake’ author Jhumpa Lahiri is celebrating her 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Jhumpa Lahiri has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Lahiri, a cultural icon

Born Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri in London on July 11, 1967, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Lahiri's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Jhumpa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jhumpa Lahiri as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Jhumpa, you're the best!

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