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Meera Syal: Biography, Facts and Career

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Meera Syal
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Dame Meera Syal (born Feroza Syal; 27 June 1961) is an English comedian, writer, playwright, actress, singer and journalist. 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. She has become one of the UK's best-known Asian personalities. In 2003 she was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy. In 2023, she was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship.

Quick facts about Meera Syal

  • Full name: Meera Syal
  • Born: 1961-06-27
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q261981

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Who is Meera Syal?

Dame Meera Syal (born Feroza Syal; 27 June 1961) is an English comedian, writer, playwright, actress, singer and journalist.

What nationality is Meera Syal?

Meera Syal is United Kingdom.

When was Meera Syal born?

Meera Syal was born on 1961-06-27.

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