Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Screenwriter, Writer, Television producer, Actor, Comedian
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Q3472307 (2005)
Children
2 children: Milli Bhatia
Education
University of Manchester, Queen Mary's High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier B -- 32,663 Wikipedia views/month
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J.J. Abrams →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Sanjeev Bhaskar →
Year context
Born in 1961 -- Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space; Bay of Pigs invasion; John F. Kennedy was US president
Year 1961 →
Career
Career spanning 37 years (1988-2025)
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
40
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Filmography (22)
AWARDS (2)
B
Academy Fellowship Award
2023
WON
G
BAFTA Film Awards
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Meera Syal MBE (born Feeroza Syal on 27 June 1961) is a British comedienne, writer, playwright, singer, journalist, producer and actress. She rose to prominence as one of the team that created Goodness Gracious Me and became one of the UK's best-known Indian personalities portraying Sanjeev's grandmother, Ummi, in The Kumars at No. 42.
She was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1997 and in 2003 was listed in The Observer as one of the fifty funniest acts in British comedy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Meera Syal?
Meera Syal is 64 years old, born on .
Where was Meera Syal born?
Meera Syal was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Meera Syal been in?
Meera Syal has 22 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Revenge Club (2025), Tinsel Town (2025), The Wheel of Time (2021), Dragon Rider (2020), Yesterday (2019).
What is Meera Syal known for?
Meera Syal is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Meera Syal MBE (born Feeroza Syal on 27 June 1961) is a British comedienne, writer, playwright, singer, journalist, producer and…
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