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Meera Syal CBE FRSL (born Feroza Syal; 27 June 1961) is an English comedian, writer, playwright, singer, journalist and actress. She rose to prominence as one of the team that created Goodness Gracious Me and by portraying Sanjeev's grandmother, Ummi, in The Kumars at No. 42 .
Meera Syal is a British-Indian actress, writer and producer, known for her roles in Yesterday, Beautiful Thing and Absolutely Anything. She has also written books, TV shows and plays, and has a BAFTA nomination and a novel published in the US.
- January 1, 1
- Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Learn about Meera Syal, a writer and actress who has won awards for her novels Anita and Me and Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee. Explore her biography, critical perspective and bibliography on the British Council website.
- Wolverhampton, England
- Doubleday (UK)
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Learn about the life and career of Meera Syal, a British actress and writer of Indian origin. Find out her birth date, awards, family, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
May 15, 2023 · Meera Syal placed a bindi on her Bafta and said it "represents change" as she was presented with a lifetime achievement award. The Wolverhampton-born actress, comedian and writer was given a...
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May 15, 2023 · Meera Syal, who was born in Wolverhampton, was given the Bafta Fellowship at the annual awards on Sunday. By Shehnaz Khan. BBC News, West Midlands. Meera Syal placed a bindi on her Bafta and...
May 1, 2023 · The British Indian actor-writer, known for shows like 'Goodness Gracious Me' and 'The Kumars at No. 42', is honoured for her outstanding and exceptional work in drama and literature. She will also mentor and support aspiring creatives through BAFTA's learning programmes.
