Veteran Bollywood actor Surekha Sikri, known for her films such as Badhaai Ho and TV shows like Balika Vadhu, passed away at the age of 75. She was ailing for some time and had suffered a brain stroke in 2020 and a paralytic stroke earlier in 2018. A recipient of three National Film Awards, Sikri, a film, theatre and TV veteran, was best known for her performances in “Tamas", “Mammo", “Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro", “Zubeidaa" and daily soap “Balika Vadhu". She received widespread praise for her role as a grandmother in Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer “Badhaai Ho" (2018).
On hearing the news of her demise, professionals from film industries across India poured in their condolences. Actor Manoj Bajpayee wrote, “Very Sad news !!! One of the greatest talent Surekha Sikari ji passed away leaving behind so many great performances in theatre and cinema!! She was a treat to watch on stage.can’t forget some of those memories of her act in theatre.great craft and a graceful person!! RIP"
Very Sad news !!! One of the greatest talent Surekha Sikari ji passed away leaving behind so many great performances in theatre and cinema!! She was a treat to watch on stage.can’t forget some of those memories of her act in theatre.great craft and a graceful person!! RIP— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 16, 2021
Television actress Avika Gor who made her debut with Balika Vadhu shared a throwback picture from the sets of their show with the late actor and shared a heartfelt note along with it.
Sharing two pictures of the veteran actress, one from her earlier days and one of the recent times, Randeep Hooda paid his condolences.
Rest in peace #SurekhaSikri ji pic.twitter.com/yAmDbkACEU— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) July 16, 2021
Rest in peace #SurekhaSikri ji pic.twitter.com/KbgaGqwilX— URVASHI RAUTELA (@UrvashiRautela) July 16, 2021
Such a stalwart, legend, an institution in herself. May her brilliance and shine break barriers in the journey ahead…. Rest in power Surekhaji…… pic.twitter.com/hELiShpUvv— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) July 16, 2021
“There is no one like her. Absolutely no one. What an extraordinary woman. An artist par excellence. Those eyes and that smile Star-struck Her craft will inspire generations of performers. Was lucky to have the chance to witness her magic in person #RIPSurekhaSikri," wrote Dia Mirza.
There is no one like her. Absolutely no one. What an extraordinary woman. An artist par excellence. Those eyes and that smile Her craft will inspire generations of performers. Was lucky to have the chance to witness her magic in person ✨ #RIPSurekhaSikri pic.twitter.com/UXxXKUNdVK— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) July 16, 2021
Television actor Anirudh Dave wrote, “Every role.Every character. Every scene you played as masterpiece.Loss of another amazing actor RIP #SurekhaSikri ji. शत शत नमन"
Every role.Every character. Every scene you played as masterpiece.Loss of another amazing actor RIP #SurekhaSikri ji. शत शत नमन pic.twitter.com/y1tk85joPe— ANIRUDH DAVE (@aniruddh_dave) July 16, 2021
Surekha Sikri was last seen in Netflix’s “Ghost Stories", directed by Zoya Akhtar.
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