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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Indian actress (1945–2021)}}<br />
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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Surekha Sikri<br />
| image = Surekha Sikri on the sets of Badhaai Ho in 2018.jpg<br />
| imagesize = <br />
| caption = Sikri in 2018<br />
| birth_date = {{birth-date|19 April 1945}}<br />
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[British Raj]]<br />
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2021|07|16|1945|04|19}}<ref>{{Cite web|location=Mumbai|date=16 July 2021|title=Veteran actress Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest at 75 in Mumbai|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/veteran-actress-surekha-sikri-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-at-75-in-mumbai-1828811-2021-07-16|access-date=16 July 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><br />
| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]<br />
| death_cause = <!--should only be included when the cause of death has significance for the subject's notability--><br />
| yearsactive = 1977–2021<br />
| known for = ''[[Balika Vadhu]]''<br>''[[Badhaai Ho]]''<br />
| spouse = Hemant Rege<br />
| children = 1<br />
| relatives = [[Naseeruddin Shah]] (brother-in-law)<br />
| website = <br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
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'''Surekha Sikri''' (19 April 1945 {{endash}} 16 July 2021)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/surekha-sikri-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-at-the-age-of-75-101626408899226.html|title=Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest at 75, was 'surrounded by family'|publisher=Hindustan Times}}</ref> was an Indian [[theatre]], [[film]] and [[television]] actress. A veteran of [[Hindi theatre]], she made her debut in the 1977 political drama film ''[[Kissa Kursi Ka]]'' and went on to play supporting roles in numerous [[Bollywood|Hindi]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]], as well as in [[Indian soap opera]]s. Sikri received several awards, including three [[National Film Awards]] and a [[Filmfare Award]].<br />
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Sikri won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]] thrice, for her roles in ''[[Tamas (film)|Tamas]]'' (1988), ''[[Mammo]]'' (1995) and ''[[Badhaai Ho]]'' (2018). She was awarded the [[Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role]] in 2008 for her work in the primetime soap opera ''[[Balika Vadhu]]'' and won the [[Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role]] for the same show in 2011. In addition, she won the [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] in 1989 for her contributions towards Hindi theater. Her last release, ''[[Badhaai Ho]]'' (2018) got her immense recognition and appreciation from viewers and critics. She won three awards: the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]] and the [[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress]] for her performance in the film.<br />
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==Early life and background==<br />
Sikri belonged to [[Uttar Pradesh]] and she spent her childhood in [[Almora]] and [[Nainital]]. At the beginning of her career, she attended [[Aligarh Muslim University]], [[Aligarh]]. Later, she graduated from the [[National School of Drama]] (NSD) in 1971,<ref>[http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf NSD Graduates] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718213711/http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf |date=18 July 2011 }}</ref> and worked with the NSD Repertory Company for over a decade before shifting base to Mumbai. Surekha Sikri was the recipient of 1989 [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]].<ref>[http://www.sangeetnatak.com/programmes_recognition&honours_drama_acting.html Drama - Acting] [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] Official listing.</ref><br />
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==Personal life==<br />
Her father was in the Air Force and her mother was a teacher. She was married to Hemant Rege and she has a son, Rahul Sikri, who lives in Mumbai and works as an artist.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I want to walk again... - Surekha Sikri|url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/i-want-to-walk-again-surekha-sikri-39597.html|access-date=3 July 2020|website=filmfare.com|language=en}}</ref> Her husband, Hemant Rege, died due to heart failure on 20 October 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Surekha Sekri bereaved - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Surekha-Sekri-bereaved/articleshow/5151672.cms|access-date=3 July 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><br />
Noted actor [[Naseeruddin Shah]] is her former brother-in-law, as his first marriage was with her step-sister Manara Sikri, also known as Parveen Murad.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 July 2019|title=Naseeruddin Shah once married a woman 15 years older to him - OrissaPOST|url=https://www.orissapost.com/naseeruddin-shah-once-married-a-woman-15-years-older-to-him/|access-date=3 July 2020|website=Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST|language=en-US}}</ref> She is their daughter Heeba Shah's maternal aunt. Heeba acted as the younger version of her aunt's character, ''Dadisa'' in the television serial ''[[Balika Vadhu]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/fun-zone/did-you-know/did-you-know-why-heeba-shah-agreed-play-the-role-of-the-young-daadisa|title= Did you know why Heeba Shah agreed to play the role of the young Daadisa?|date=17 August 2009}}</ref><br />
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==Death==<br />
Sikri died on 16 July 2021 at the age of 76 of a [[cardiac arrest]] in Mumbai. She had been suffering from the complications of two previous [[brain stroke]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=PTI|date=16 July 2021|title=National Award-winning actor Surekha Sikri dies at 75 due to cardiac arrest|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/national-award-winning-actor-surekha-sikri-dies-at-75/articleshow/84463779.cms|access-date=16 July 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=16 July 2021|first=Komal RJ|last=Panchal|title=Actor Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/surekha-sikri-dead-7407145/|access-date=16 July 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Filmography==<br />
===Films===<br />
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* ''[[Kissa Kursi Ka]]'' (1977) - Meera<br />
* ''Anaadi Anant'' (1986)<br />
* ''[[Tamas (film)|Tamas]]'' (1986)<br />
* ''[[Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro]]'' (1989) - Ameena<br />
* ''[[Parinati]]'' (1989) - Ganesh's wife<br />
* ''[[Nazar (1991 film)|Nazar]]'' (1990) - Bua<br />
* ''Karamati Coat'' (1993) - Old Woman<br />
* ''[[Little Buddha]]'' (1993)<ref>[[Little Buddha#Cast]]</ref> - Sonali<br />
* ''[[Mammo]]'' (1994)<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/film/reviews/person.jsp?id=59927 Surekha Sikri] ''[[Channel 4]]''.</ref> - Fayyazi<br />
* ''[[Naseem (film)|Naseem]]'' (1995)<br />
* ''[[Sardari Begum]]'' (1996) - Idbal Bai<br />
* ''Janmadinam'' (1998, Malayalam film) - Amma (Sarasu's mother)<br />
* ''[[Sarfarosh]]'' (1999) - Sultan's Mother (special appearance)<br />
* ''[[Dillagi (1999 film)|Dillagi]]'' (1999) - Kiran<br />
* ''[[Cotton Mary]]'' (1999) - Gwen<br />
* ''[[Hari-Bhari]]'' (2000) - Hasina<br />
* ''[[Zubeidaa]]'' (2001) - Fayyazi<br />
* ''[[Deham]]'' (2001) - Om's mother<br />
* ''[[Kali Salwar]]'' (2002) - Anwari<br />
* ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Iyer]]'' (2003) - Najma Khan<br />
* ''[[Raghu Romeo]]'' (2003) - Mother<br />
* ''[[Raincoat (film)|Raincoat]]'' (2004) - Manoj's mom<br />
* ''[[Tumsa Nahin Dekha (2004 film)|Tumsa Nahin Dekha]]'' (2004) - Daksh's grandma<br />
* ''[[Jo Bole So Nihaal (film)|Jo Bole So Nihaal]]'' (2005) - Mrs. Balwant Singh (Nihaal's mom)<br />
* ''[[Humko Deewana Kar Gaye]]'' (2006)<br />
* ''[[Sniff (film)|Sniff]]'' (2017) - Bebe<br />
* ''[[Badhaai Ho]]'' (2018) - Durga Devi Kaushik<br />
* ''[[Sheer Qorma (film)|Sheer Qorma]]'' (2020)<br />
* ''[[Ghost Stories (2020 film)| Ghost Stories]] (2020 film)''<br />
* ''[[Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai]]'' (2021) (Posthumous release, final role)<br />
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===Television===<br />
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*''[[Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani]]'' as Ranaji's grandmother ("Badi Rani Ma") (2015–2017)<br />
*''[[Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil]]'' as Indumati Lala Mehra (Dadi) (2016–2017)<br />
*''[[Balika Vadhu]]'' as Kalyani Devi Dharamveer Singh/Dadisa (2008-2016)<br />
*''[[Maa Exchange]]''<br />
*''[[Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani]]'' as Rudra's grandmother (2014–2015)<br />
*''[[Saat Phere - Saloni Ka Safar]]'' as Bhabo (2006–2009)<br />
*''[[Banegi Apni Baat]]''<br />
*''[[Kesar]]'' as Saroj<br />
*''[[Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko]]''<br />
*''Saher''<br />
*''Godan'<br />
*''[[C.I.D. (India TV series)|C.I.D.]]'' as Maithali (1 Episode, 2007)<br />
*''Samay''<br />
*''[[Aahat]]''<br />
*''[[Mano Ya Na Mano (1995 TV series)|Mano Ya Na Mano]]''<br />
*''[[Just Mohabbat]]'' as Mrs. Pandit (1996–2000)<br />
*''[[Kabhie Kabhie (1997 TV series)|Kabhie Kabhie]]'' as Lakshmi Pathak<br />
*''Sanjha Chula'' (1990)<br />
* ''Godan'' based on Munshi Premchand Novel. Doordarshan<br />
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==Awards and nominations==<br />
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Surekha Sikri}}<br />
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Sikri has won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]] three times, more than any other actress. Her other accolades include a [[Filmfare Award|Filmfare]] award, a [[Screen Awards|Screen]] award and six [[Indian Television Academy Awards|Indian Television Academy]] awards.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb person}}<br />
* {{Bollywood Hungama person}}<br />
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080905022228/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/152810/Surekha-Sikri Surekha Sikri] at ''[[New York Times]]''<br />
* [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=2:152810 Surekha Sikri] at ''[[Allmovie]]''<br />
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