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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.
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- Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Learn about the life and career of Meera Syal, a British actress and writer of Indian origin. Find out her awards, trivia, quotes, family and filmography on IMDb.
May 15, 2023 · Meera Syal, who was born in Wolverhampton, was given the Bafta Fellowship at the annual awards on Sunday. Meera Syal placed a bindi on her Bafta and said it "represents change" as she was...
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Meera Syal receives the BAFTA Fellowship and delivers a powerful speech reflecting on her career, pays tribute to her "giants" and how important diverse stor...
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Apr 27, 2023 · Meera Syal, known for her work in comedy and drama, receives the highest accolade from BAFTA for her outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television. She will also mentor upcoming creative talent as part of the Fellowship.