![]() Her work has scored multiple BAFTA nominations and wins, features on school and university syllabuses, and was said to be among Her Majesty the Queen’s favourite TV programmes. ![]() Born to Punjabi parents from New Delhi, Syal’s cross-cultural stories and performances have played an instrumental force in showcasing the positive representation of British-Asian stories and talent on screen, a BAFTA statement said. She will be seen in two new major series this autumn - ‘The Wheel of Time’ and ‘Mrs Siddhu Investigates’.Īlongside her MBE and CBE awards, Syal has brought her distinctive voice to the UK’s creative arts across multiple artistic genres over four decades, with more than 140 credits and counting. I am particularly delighted that this year’s award is twinned with opportunities to mentor and support participants in BAFTA’s learning programme - where I hope to engage with many talented practitioners and continue working to make BAFTA a truly representative and celebratory place for all our creatives,” Syal said.Īs part of the fellowship, she will work directly with the arts charity over the coming year to inspire and nurture aspiring creatives through BAFTA’s year-round learning, inclusion and talent programmes. “I am thrilled and honoured to be the recipient of the BAFTA Fellowship. ![]() Syal, who starred in hit BBC comedies, ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ and ‘The Kumars at No 42’, will be honoured at the BAFTA Television Awards, which will take place on May 14 at the Royal Festival Hall. ![]()
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