Shop No.20, Aurobindo Palace Market, Hauz Khas, Near Church +91 9818282497 | 011 26867121 110016 New Delhi IN
Midland The Book Shop ™
Shop No.20, Aurobindo Palace Market, Hauz Khas, Near Church +91 9818282497 | 011 26867121 New Delhi, IN
+919871604786 https://www.midlandbookshop.com/s/607fe93d7eafcac1f2c73ea4/69591829db7aed90e0608dfb/without-tag-line-480x480.png" [email protected]
9781399643832 6ad8ac6569c8a853ae979a27 Vigilauntie A Memoir - Innit? https://www.midlandbookshop.com/s/607fe93d7eafcac1f2c73ea4/6ad8ac6769c8a853ae979a2f/814tiev3unl-_sl1500_.jpg
Structured around those chance remarks that somehow end up changing the course of a life, this is the heartwarming story of multi-award winning writer, actor and comic, Meera Syal.

From 'don't sit with your legs apart!' (the despairing cry of Meera's mother and aunties) to 'an Asian comedy show? Are Asians funny?' (the depressing response to the idea that would become Goodness Gracious Me), each chapter reveals a different turning point in Meera's journey - from the serious to the ridiculous.

With her trademark warmth and humour, she shares stories from her grandfather's attempts to arrange her marriage, to her working life as an actress and writer, to her journey to motherhood and the changing attitudes towards women she has experienced over her career. Syal also delves into her parents' past, revealing lives deeply affected by the partition of India in 1947 and how that legacy has affected so many of her generation. Touching, compelling and very, very funny, this book shows us the stories that have shaped the life of one of Britain's best-loved comedy legends.

About the Author

Dame Meera Syal FRSL is a multi-award winning writer and actress. She has written three novels: Anita and Me, (1996) Life isn't all Ha Ha Hee Hee (1999)and The House of Hidden Mothers (2015). Her screenplays include Bhaji On The Beach, and the film adaptations of her first two novels. 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 and has become one of the UK's best known creatives . She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1997 New Year Honours and in 2003 was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama and literature. In 2023, she was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship, its highest accolade, for her distinguished career on screen. In 2024, she starred in The National Theatre's production of a new play, A Tupperware of Ashes.
 9781399643832
in stock INR 639
1 1
Vigilauntie A Memoir - Innit?

Vigilauntie A Memoir - Innit?

ISBN: 9781399643832
Be the first to review this product
₹639
₹799   (20% OFF)

Add to Cart Buy Now
Details
  • ISBN: 9781399643832
  • Author: Meera Syal
  • Publisher: W&n
  • Pages: 304
  • Format: Paperback
SHARE PRODUCT

Book Description

Structured around those chance remarks that somehow end up changing the course of a life, this is the heartwarming story of multi-award winning writer, actor and comic, Meera Syal.

From 'don't sit with your legs apart!' (the despairing cry of Meera's mother and aunties) to 'an Asian comedy show? Are Asians funny?' (the depressing response to the idea that would become Goodness Gracious Me), each chapter reveals a different turning point in Meera's journey - from the serious to the ridiculous.

With her trademark warmth and humour, she shares stories from her grandfather's attempts to arrange her marriage, to her working life as an actress and writer, to her journey to motherhood and the changing attitudes towards women she has experienced over her career. Syal also delves into her parents' past, revealing lives deeply affected by the partition of India in 1947 and how that legacy has affected so many of her generation. Touching, compelling and very, very funny, this book shows us the stories that have shaped the life of one of Britain's best-loved comedy legends.

About the Author

Dame Meera Syal FRSL is a multi-award winning writer and actress. She has written three novels: Anita and Me, (1996) Life isn't all Ha Ha Hee Hee (1999)and The House of Hidden Mothers (2015). Her screenplays include Bhaji On The Beach, and the film adaptations of her first two novels. 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 and has become one of the UK's best known creatives . She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1997 New Year Honours and in 2003 was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama and literature. In 2023, she was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship, its highest accolade, for her distinguished career on screen. In 2024, she starred in The National Theatre's production of a new play, A Tupperware of Ashes.

Related Books

User reviews

  0/5
Post Review