Dame Meera Syal says sexual assault in her 20s ‘completely changed my life’

Dame Meera Syal has spoken out for the first time regarding a sexual assault she suffered in her mid-twenties. The 65-year-old, who gained fame through the sketch comedy series Goodness Gracious Me, revealed that the perpetrator was an older actor. This individual had offered to help boost her professional career before the attack occurred. Syal stated that the experience was a pivotal moment that completely changed her life, bringing the traumatic event to public light.