Surekha Sikri News
The sad demise of these celebrities sent shockwaves across the nation including their family, fans, and well-wishers.
The popular show Balika Vadhu began in 2008, aired on Colors TV. Unfortunately, three of its cast members are no more including Surekha Sikri, Pratyusha Banerjee and now Sidharth Shukla.
Surekha Sikri was 75 years old.
The actress is three times National award-winning artist.
Veteran actress worked with Sharad Kelkar in hit TV show Balika Vadhu.
Actor Rajit Kapoor had worked with late actress Surekha Sikri in the film 'Mammo'
In an interview, he expressed that according to him, she never got her due as a performer as she wasn't 'beautiful in the conventional sense'
Veteran actress and three-time National Award-winning performer Surekha Sikri passed away on Friday (July 16)
Ayushmann Khurrana on Friday evening recalled his experience of working with veteran actress Surekha Sikri
The actress had passed away earlier in the day at the age of 75
Ayushmann also shared photographs from the sets of "Badhaai Ho" featuring him with his on-screen grandmother Sikri
Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Sikri spent most of her childhood in Almora and Nainital, and in 1971 graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD)
Her work in the critically acclaimed 1989 release ‘Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro’ and in Govind Nihalani’s ‘Tamas’, has been widely considered as her career’s best performances
"As all journeys must end eventually, we bid goodbye to Surekha ji today. Thank you, Surekha ji, for all the wisdom and memories you have left us with," Gajraj Rao said.
Surekha Sikri was dealing with health issues for some time
The actress suffered two brain strokes in 2020 and 2018 respectively
Surekha Sikri was 75 years old
The actress is three times National award-winning artist
The National Award-winning actress suffered a brain stroke for the second time and was admitted to hospital on September 8, in Mumbai. She suffered the first attack in 2018.
Surekha Sikri's condition is said to be critical. Sikri had suffered a brain stroke back in 2018 as well but she fully recovered from it.
Surekha Sikri was last seen in Zoya Akhtar's segment of the OTT anthology film "Ghost Stories" that released earlier this year. The actress won National Awards for her roles in the films "Tamas", "Mammo" and "Badhaai Ho".
According to DNA, the hospital confirmed that Surekha Sikri is currently in the ICU and the authorities are looking into all the formalities related to her treatment.
A few months ago, when the awards were announced, Surekha had thanked the writers of the unconventional entertainer.
"Badhaai Ho" Amit Ravindernath Sharma says he feels blessed to get all the love and appreciation for the film.
The Delhi government's Health Department had issued the legal notice to filmmakers seeking removal of smoking scenes and those allegedly promoting tobacco products.
Surekha made her debut in 1978 with political drama "Kissa Kursi Ka", and created a name for herself by working in films, theatre and television.
The story of 'Badhaai Ho' revolves around the pregnancy of an elderly couple who has an adult son. Sanya plays the love interest of the son.
"I enjoy acting, being in front of the camera. Acting is something I would do all my life."
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