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     Meera Syal loved me, but a racist put her off following the club I love

     Meera was my first serious relationship. We met in 1987 when I was 28 and she was 26. She was at a Hindu cultural event I was attending with my family on a Sunday afternoon in Peckham, southeast London, to which her Uncle Inderji had brought her, with the ...

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     Radio Times

     Meera Syal turns punk rocker in first look at We Are Lady Parts role

     The first run focused on Anjana Vasan's Amina, a nerdy microbiology student who joined the ranks of all-female Muslim punk band Lady Parts as their new lead guitar player. In addition to Amina and Saira, the band also included drummer Ayesha (Juliette Motamed), bass player Bisma (Faith Omole) and manager Momtaz (Lucie Shorthouse).

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     The Mirror

     Tom Holland supported by Maya Jama, Stormzy and Zendaya at Romeo and Juliet show

     Spiderman actor Tom Holland was supported by his girlfriend Zendaya and showbiz stars including Tom Hiddleston, Maya Jama, Stormzy and Meera Syal on his Romeo and Juliet press night

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     BBC

     English Literature GCSE: Anita and Me - Themes

     Some of the key themes in Anita and Me by Meera Syal are explored through a police case-conference discussion. Suitable for GCSE, National 5 and Higher

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     English Literature GCSE: Anita and Me - Characters

     Some of the key characters in Anita and Me by Meera Syal are explored through police interview-style dramatisation. The four characters of Meena, Anita, Mr and Mrs Kumar and Sam are interviewed separately by police officers. They respond to questions ...

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2. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-birmingham-65595776Bafta lifetime award represents change - Meera Syal - BBC

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   May 15, 2023 · 15 May 2023. By Shehnaz Khan,BBC News, West Midlands. Getty Images. Meera Syal, who was born in Wolverhampton, was given the Bafta Fellowship at the annual awards on Sunday. Meera Syal...

3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-birmingham-65595776Bafta lifetime award represents change - Meera Syal - BBC News

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   May 15, 2023 · 15 May 2023. By Shehnaz Khan,BBC News, West Midlands. Getty Images. Meera Syal, who was born in Wolverhampton, was given the Bafta Fellowship at the annual awards on Sunday. Meera Syal...

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4. People also ask

   Who is Meera Syal?

   • Syal is also known for comedy show The Kumars at No 42, and has just been seen in Apple TV+'s new show Roar and Amazon's The Devil's Hour. Last year, she received the Bafta Fellowship, the British film and TV academy's highest honour. Actress Meera Syal says TV executives prefer British Asian stories about terrorists and grooming.

   Meera Syal says she worries diversity on TV is just 'window dressing' - B…

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   Who is Meera Syal and has she been in the split?

   • MULTI-talented Meera Syal starred in BBC One's 2018 drama, The Split, about a family of high-flying divorce lawyers. But this isn't the first thing the comedian has starred in, here's everything you need to know about the actress. Who is Meera Syal? Meera Syal is a British comedian, writer, playwright, singer, journalist, producer and actress.

   Who is Meera Syal? Actress who played Goldie in The Split

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   Who is Meera Syal married to?

   • Meera Syal was born on 27 June 1961 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Yesterday (2019), Beautiful Thing (1996) and Absolutely Anything (2015). She has been married to Sanjeev Bhaskar since 21 January 2005. They have one child. She was previously married to Chandra Shekhar Bhatia.

   TOP 100 LIST OF FAMOUS ASIANS CELEBRITIES - IMDb

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   Did Meera Syal put a bindi on her BAFTA?

   • 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 Bafta Fellowship on Sunday in recognition of "outstanding achievement" within TV. Collecting the award, she spoke of the need for diversity in the industry.

   Bafta lifetime award represents change - Meera Syal - BBC

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5. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-66614000Meera Syal says she worries diversity on TV is just 'window ...

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   Aug 25, 2023 · Meera Syal has said it is still hard to get authentic British Asian TV shows made, with executives more keen on stories about terrorists and grooming. The comedian, actress and writer said it...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Meera_SyalMeera Syal - Wikipedia

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   Radio. Film and TV. Academic reception. References. External links. 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.

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     Meera Syal Interview Women In Film and TV Awards 2019

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     Meera Syal Interview London Indian Film Festival 2017

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     'Just a T-shirt' written and performed by Meera Syal

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8. www.theguardian.com › tv-and-radio › 2023Meera Syal calls for more diversity in TV industry as she ...

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   May 14, 2023 · Sun 14 May 2023 16.53 EDT. The TV industry needs more diversity, “not just in front of the camera but in the writers’ rooms, in makeup vans and around tables where deals are done”, the actor...

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9. www.theguardian.com › culture › 2022Meera Syal: ‘It’s a golden age for TV – the streamers have ...

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   Apr 10, 2022 · Meera Syal talks about the benefits of the new TV landscape for actors of colour, her part in Nicole Kidman’s new series, Roar, and how she is finally learning to slow down (but not really) Sun...

10. www.radiotimes.com › tv › comedyMeera Syal turns punk rocker in first look at We Are Lady ...

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    4 days ago · British comedy legend Meera Syal is set to make a guest appearance in We Are Lady Parts season 2 – here's an exclusive first-look image of her character. ... The best TV and entertainment news ...