Veteran Indian actor Surekha Sikri no more

Veteran Indian actor Surekha Sikri has passed away today due to a cardiac arrest. The 75 year old was known for films such as "Badhaai Ho" and TV shows like "Balika Vadhu".

The actor was ailing for some time and had suffered a brain stroke in 2020. She was a 3-time National Award winner.

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Sikri's career spanned theatre, films and television. The actor made her debut with 1978 political drama film "Kissa Kursi Ka". She received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Tamas" (1988), "Mammo" (1995) and "Badhaai Ho" (2018).

Born in Uttar Pradesh, Surekha Sikri graduated from National School of Drama (NSD) in 1971. Her father was in the Indian air force, and her mother was a teacher. She married Hemant Rege, and they have a son together named Rahul Sikri.