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Meera Syal

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Jun 27 1961
Birthplace: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Meera Syal is 63 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
Meera Syal was
63 in Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 17 2024
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Meera Syal was
62 in The Canterville Ghost
as 'Lucretia Otis (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 22 2023
Poster of The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and the Smoos
Meera Syal was
61 in The Smeds and the Smoos
as 'Aunt Smed (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 24 2023
Poster of The Almond and the Seahorse
The Almond and the Seahorse
Meera Syal was
61 in The Almond and the Seahorse
as 'Dr. Falmer'.
Fri, Dec 16 2022
Poster of Spin
Spin
Meera Syal was
60 in Spin
as 'Asha'.
Sat, Sep 18 2021
Poster of Dragon Rider
Dragon Rider
Meera Syal was
59 in Dragon Rider
as 'Subisha Gulab (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 13 2020
Poster of Yesterday
Yesterday
Meera Syal was
57 in Yesterday
as 'Sheila Malik'.
Wed, Jun 26 2019
Poster of Nativity Rocks!
Nativity Rocks!
Meera Syal was
57 in Nativity Rocks!
as 'Nina'.
Fri, Nov 23 2018
Poster of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Meera Syal was
57 in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
as 'Cook'.
Fri, Oct 26 2018
Poster of Patrick
Patrick
Meera Syal was
57 in Patrick
as 'Miss Phillips'.
Fri, Jun 29 2018
Poster of To Provide All People
To Provide All People
Meera Syal was
57 in To Provide All People
as 'District Nurse'.
Thu, Jun 28 2018
Poster of The Homestay
The Homestay
Meera Syal was
56 in The Homestay
as 'Meera'.
Sun, May 13 2018
Poster of Paddington 2
Paddington 2
Meera Syal was
56 in Paddington 2
as 'Prosecutor'.
Thu, Nov 09 2017
Poster of Brexit Shorts: Just a T-shirt
Brexit Shorts: Just a T-shirt
Meera Syal was
55 in Brexit Shorts: Just a T-shirt
as 'Priri'.
Wed, Jun 21 2017
Poster of Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
Meera Syal was
55 in Doctor Strange
as 'Dr. Patel'.
Tue, Oct 25 2016
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Meera Syal was
55 in A Midsummer Night's Dream - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
as 'Presenter'.
Sun, Sep 11 2016
Poster of Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
Meera Syal was
55 in Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
as 'Nurse'.
Thu, Jul 07 2016
Poster of Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Meera Syal was
54 in Alice Through the Looking Glass
as 'Nobody (voice)'.
Wed, May 25 2016
Poster of Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version
Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version
Meera Syal was
54 in Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything
Meera Syal was
53 in Absolutely Anything
as 'Fiona'.
Fri, Jun 26 2015
Poster of Amar Akbar & Tony
Amar Akbar & Tony
Meera Syal was
53 in Amar Akbar & Tony
as 'Honey'.
Fri, Apr 17 2015
Poster of National Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers
National Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Meera Syal was
53 in National Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers
as 'Zehrunisa Husain'.
Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of The Boy in the Dress
The Boy in the Dress
Meera Syal was
53 in The Boy in the Dress
as 'Jaspreet'.
Fri, Dec 26 2014
Poster of The Boy in the Dress
The Boy in the Dress
Meera Syal was
53 in The Boy in the Dress
as 'Jaspreet'.
Fri, Dec 26 2014
Poster of Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing
Meera Syal was
50 in Much Ado About Nothing
as 'Beatrice'.
Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of All in Good Time
All in Good Time
Meera Syal was
50 in All in Good Time
as 'Lopa'.
Fri, May 11 2012
Poster of You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
Meera Syal was
49 in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
as 'Dia's Mother'.
Wed, Sep 22 2010
Poster of Desert Flower
Desert Flower
Meera Syal was
48 in Desert Flower
as 'Pushpa Patel'.
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Mad Sad & Bad
Mad Sad & Bad
Meera Syal was
48 in Mad Sad & Bad
as 'Rashmi'.
Fri, Jul 31 2009
Poster of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Meera Syal was
45 in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
as 'Satvinder’s mother'.
Fri, Jun 15 2007
Poster of Scoop
Scoop
Meera Syal was
45 in Scoop
as 'Joe's Co-Passenger'.
Thu, Jul 27 2006
Poster of The Children's Party at the Palace
The Children's Party at the Palace
Meera Syal was
44 in The Children's Party at the Palace
as 'Mary (The BFG)'.
Sun, Jun 25 2006
Poster of Anita and Me
Anita and Me
Meera Syal was
41 in Anita and Me
as 'Auntie Shaila'.
Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of Bitches & Beauty Queens: The Making of Miss India
Bitches & Beauty Queens: The Making of Miss India
Meera Syal was
41 in Bitches & Beauty Queens: The Making of Miss India
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jul 25 2002
Poster of Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Meera Syal was
39 in Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
as 'High Priestess'.
Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Forgive and Forget
Forgive and Forget
Meera Syal was
38 in Forgive and Forget
as 'Judith Adams'.
Mon, Jun 12 2000
Poster of Girls' Night
Girls' Night
Meera Syal was
36 in Girls' Night
as 'Carmen'.
Fri, Jun 26 1998
Poster of A Night in with the Girls
A Night in with the Girls
Meera Syal was
35 in A Night in with the Girls
Sat, Mar 15 1997
Poster of Crossing the Floor
Crossing the Floor
Meera Syal was
35 in Crossing the Floor
as 'Reporter'.
Sat, Oct 05 1996
Poster of Beautiful Thing
Beautiful Thing
Meera Syal was
34 in Beautiful Thing
as 'Miss Chauhan'.
Fri, Jun 21 1996
Poster of It's Not Unusual
It's Not Unusual
Meera Syal was
33 in It's Not Unusual
as 'Shushila'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of A Nice Arrangement
A Nice Arrangement
Meera Syal was
32 in A Nice Arrangement
as 'Sita'.
Sat, Jun 11 1994
Poster of O Mary This London
O Mary This London
Meera Syal was
32 in O Mary This London
as 'Ranting woman'.
Wed, Mar 30 1994
Poster of Memsahib Rita
Memsahib Rita
Meera Syal was
32 in Memsahib Rita
as 'Unumma'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of My Sister-Wife
My Sister-Wife
Meera Syal was
30 in My Sister-Wife
as 'Farah Khan'.
Sun, Feb 23 1992
Poster of Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Meera Syal was
26 in Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
as 'Rani'.
Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of Handsworth Songs
Handsworth Songs
Meera Syal was
24 in Handsworth Songs
as 'Voice Over'.
Thu, May 08 1986
Poster of Majdhar
Majdhar
Meera Syal was
22 in Majdhar
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Flavia de Luce
Flavia de Luce
Meera Syal will be
63+ in Flavia de Luce
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Our Tiny Islands
Our Tiny Islands
Meera Syal was
63+ in Our Tiny Islands
as 'Self - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024
Poster of Mrs Sidhu Investigates
Mrs Sidhu Investigates
Meera Syal was
62+ in Mrs Sidhu Investigates
as 'Mrs. Sidhu'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2023
Poster of The Devil's Hour
The Devil's Hour
Meera Syal was
61+ in The Devil's Hour
as 'Dr Ruby Bennett, Dr. Ruby Bennett'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2022
Poster of The Sandman
The Sandman
Meera Syal was
61+ in The Sandman
as 'Ric the Vic'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 2022
Poster of Roar
Roar
Meera Syal was
60+ in Roar
as 'Anu'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 2022
Poster of The Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time
Meera Syal was
60+ in The Wheel of Time
as 'Verin Mathwin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 18 2021
Poster of Beena and Amrit
Beena and Amrit
Meera Syal was
60+ in Beena and Amrit
as 'Amrit'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2021
Poster of Diana's Decades
Diana's Decades
Meera Syal was
60+ in Diana's Decades
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 08 2021
Poster of We Are Lady Parts
We Are Lady Parts
Meera Syal was
59+ in We Are Lady Parts
as 'Sister Squire'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 20 2021
Poster of Between the Covers
Between the Covers
Meera Syal was
59+ in Between the Covers
as 'Self - Interviewed Guest'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 2020
Poster of Kate & Koji
Kate & Koji
Meera Syal was
58+ in Kate & Koji
as 'Dr Ayesha Radwan'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 2020
Poster of The Split
The Split
Meera Syal was
56+ in The Split
as 'Goldie'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 2018
Poster of Richard Osman's House of Games
Richard Osman's House of Games
Meera Syal was
56+ in Richard Osman's House of Games
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 2017
Poster of Our Lives
Our Lives
Meera Syal was
55+ in Our Lives
as 'Self - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 12 2017
Poster of We Have Been Watching
We Have Been Watching
Meera Syal was
55+ in We Have Been Watching
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 2017
Poster of Walliams & Friend
Walliams & Friend
Meera Syal was
55+ in Walliams & Friend
as 'Various'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 28 2016
Poster of John Bishop: In Conversation With...
John Bishop: In Conversation With...
Meera Syal was
55+ in John Bishop: In Conversation With...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 2016
Poster of Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version
Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version
Meera Syal was
54+ in Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Original Comedy Shorts
Original Comedy Shorts
Meera Syal was
52+ in Original Comedy Shorts
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 01 2014
Poster of Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Meera Syal was
52+ in Duck Quacks Don't Echo
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 2014
Poster of The Musketeers
The Musketeers
Meera Syal was
52+ in The Musketeers
as 'Theresa'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2014
Poster of The Kumars
The Kumars
Meera Syal was
52+ in The Kumars
as 'Sushil 'Ummi' Kumar'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 2014
Poster of Broadchurch
Broadchurch
Meera Syal was
51+ in Broadchurch
as 'Judge Sonia Sharma'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 04 2013
Poster of Little Crackers
Little Crackers
Meera Syal was
49+ in Little Crackers
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 19 2010
Poster of Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories
Meera Syal was
47+ in Horrible Histories
as 'Storyteller'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 2009
Poster of Beautiful People
Beautiful People
Meera Syal was
47+ in Beautiful People
as 'Aunty Hayley'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 2008
Poster of When Were We Funniest?
When Were We Funniest?
Meera Syal was
46+ in When Were We Funniest?
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 28 2008
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Meera Syal was
46+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of Jekyll
Jekyll
Meera Syal was
45+ in Jekyll
as 'Miranda'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of Kingdom
Kingdom
Meera Syal was
45+ in Kingdom
as 'Head Teacher'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2007
Poster of The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
Meera Syal was
45+ in The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Meera Syal was
45+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of School's Out
School's Out
Meera Syal was
44+ in School's Out
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 19 2006
Poster of Nigella
Nigella
Meera Syal was
44+ in Nigella
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 2005
Poster of 8 Out of 10 Cats
8 Out of 10 Cats
Meera Syal was
43+ in 8 Out of 10 Cats
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 03 2005
Poster of Monkey Trousers
Monkey Trousers
Meera Syal was
43+ in Monkey Trousers
First Air Date
Fri, May 20 2005
Poster of Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee
Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee
Meera Syal was
43+ in Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee
First Air Date
Tue, May 10 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Meera Syal was
43+ in Doctor Who
as 'Nasreen Chaudhry'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Meera Syal was
43+ in Who Do You Think You Are?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of Derren Brown: Trick of the Mind
Derren Brown: Trick of the Mind
Meera Syal was
42+ in Derren Brown: Trick of the Mind
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 23 2004
Poster of QI
QI
Meera Syal was
42+ in QI
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Poster of Murder Investigation Team
Murder Investigation Team
Meera Syal was
41+ in Murder Investigation Team
as 'DCI Anita Wishart'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 03 2003
Poster of All About Me
All About Me
Meera Syal was
40+ in All About Me
as 'Rupinder'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 2002
Poster of The Jury
The Jury
Meera Syal was
40+ in The Jury
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 17 2002
Poster of Johnny Vaughan Tonight
Johnny Vaughan Tonight
Meera Syal was
40+ in Johnny Vaughan Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 2002
Poster of The Kumars at No. 42
The Kumars at No. 42
Meera Syal was
40+ in The Kumars at No. 42
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 12 2001
Poster of Bedtime
Bedtime
Meera Syal was
40+ in Bedtime
as 'Ruby'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 28 2001
Poster of In Deep
In Deep
Meera Syal was
39+ in In Deep
as 'Marta Drusic'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 19 2001
Poster of Fat Friends
Fat Friends
Meera Syal was
39+ in Fat Friends
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 2000
Poster of The Strangerers
The Strangerers
Meera Syal was
38+ in The Strangerers
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 15 2000
Poster of Loose Women
Loose Women
Meera Syal was
38+ in Loose Women
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999
Poster of It's Only TV But I Like It
It's Only TV But I Like It
Meera Syal was
37+ in It's Only TV But I Like It
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 03 1999
Poster of Bad Girls
Bad Girls
Meera Syal was
37+ in Bad Girls
as 'Janan Hamad'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 01 1999
Poster of The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
Meera Syal was
37+ in The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
as 'Madame Marlene'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Meera Syal was
36+ in Parkinson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Holding On
Holding On
Meera Syal was
36+ in Holding On
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of Ruby
Ruby
Meera Syal was
35+ in Ruby
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of Keeping Mum
Keeping Mum
Meera Syal was
35+ in Keeping Mum
as 'Tina Beare'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Meera Syal was
35+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Clara Myerscough'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Goodness Gracious Me
Goodness Gracious Me
Meera Syal was
35+ in Goodness Gracious Me
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1996
Poster of Hamish Macbeth
Hamish Macbeth
Meera Syal was
33+ in Hamish Macbeth
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Room 101
Room 101
Meera Syal was
33+ in Room 101
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1994
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Meera Syal was
31+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely Fabulous
Meera Syal was
31+ in Absolutely Fabulous
as 'Suzy'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 1992
Poster of Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
Meera Syal was
29+ in Soldier Soldier
as 'Sangita Sharma'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1991
Poster of The Real McCoy
The Real McCoy
Meera Syal was
29+ in The Real McCoy
First Air Date
Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
Meera Syal was
29+ in Have I Got News for You
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Drop the Dead Donkey
Drop the Dead Donkey
Meera Syal was
29+ in Drop the Dead Donkey
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 09 1990
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Meera Syal was
27+ in This Morning
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Meera Syal was
26+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
as 'Matron'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of A Little Princess
A Little Princess
Meera Syal was
25+ in A Little Princess
as 'Anna'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1987
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Meera Syal was
23+ in The Bill
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Meera Syal was
22+ in Natural World
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Taggart
Taggart
Meera Syal was
22+ in Taggart
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1983
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Meera Syal was
16+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978