Surekha Sikri: Check Out The Incredible Life Journey Of This Brilliant Actress
From theatre to film, TV shows and then even a Netflix film, veteran actress Surekha Sikri has seen it all. Take a look at her exceptional journey here.
Veteran actress Surekha Sikri passed away on July 16, 2021, at the age of 76 due to cardiac arrest in Mumbai. The loss of this exceptional actress was mourned by the industry and her fans alike. Several stars shared glimpses from some of their most precious moments spent with the star while remembering her. Although the actress has left this world, the legacy she left behind lives on. Take a look at her incredible journey as an actress.
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Born on April 19, 1945, Sikri belonged to Uttar Pradesh, although she spent most of her childhood in Almora and Nainital. A graduate from the National School of Drama, she also worked with the NSD Repertory Company for over a decade before shifting to Mumbai. She made her Bollywood debut with the character Meera in ‘Kissa Kursi Ka’ and then went on to do numerous hit films in the industry.
The actress is not just remembered for her performance as a young star in Bollywood films, but also as the old matriarch in the Hindi TV show, ‘Balika Vadhu’. Her character of Dadi Sa in the show earned her a lot of love and appreciation from fans and critics alike. The actress also won several awards for the same.
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The veteran actress has received several awards and accolades, including three National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. She is also the recipient of the 1989 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. The actress was highly appreciated for her role in the 2018 film ‘Badhaai Ho’. However, the last project she featured in is the Netflix anthology horror series, ‘Ghost Stories’.
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