


He was also awarded a Freedom Fighters Pension in 1972 for his participation in the Jaito Morcha. He was later arrested and spent more than one year in prison. Her maternal grandfather, Phuman Singh, participated in march a for freedom in 1924. Her paternal grandfather, Tek Chand Syal, was a communist journalist.

She belongs to a family of supporters of the Indian Independence Movement.She was honoured with the BAFTA fellowship at the Royal Festival Hall on. Meera Syal is a British comedian, writer, journalist, and actress, known for her work in British TV shows, films, and theatrical production.2005)ĭaughter- Chameli Bhatia (from first husband)īrother- Rajeev Syal (investigative journalist) Honorary degree from SOAS, University of London and the University of Roehamptonįirst Husband- Shekhar Bhatia (m.Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).MA in Drama and Psychotherapy from the University of Leeds.BA with a Double First in English and Drama from Manchester University.University of Roehampton, London, England.University of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.Queen Mary's High School, Upper Forster St, Walsall WS4 2AE, United Kingdom BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) fellowship in 2023.Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2017.Received the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 New Year Honours.Listed as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy by 'The Observer' in 2003.Media Personality of the Year award at the Commission for Racial Equality's annual 'Race in the Media Awards 2000'.Received MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1997 New Year Honours.Betty Trask Award for her debut novel 'Anita and Me'.
