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{{Short description|Indian actress (1945–2021)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name               = Surekha Sikri
| image              = Surekha Sikri on the sets of Badhaai Ho in 2018.jpg
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| caption            = Sikri in 2018
| birth_date         = {{birth date text|19 April 1945}}
| birth_place        = [[New Delhi]], British India
| 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>
| death_place        = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| death_cause        = <!--should only be included when the cause of death has significance for the subject's notability-->
| yearsactive        = 1977–2021
| spouse             = Hemant Rege
| children           = 1
| awards             = [[List of awards and nominations received by Surekha Sikri|Full list]]
| website            = 
}}

'''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' |work=Hindustan Times|date=16 July 2021 }}</ref> was an Indian actress widely known for her performance in [[theatre]], [[films]] and [[television]]. She has received several awards, including a [[Filmfare Award]] and three [[National Film Awards]].

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 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 appearance in ''[[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.

==Early life and background==
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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081106194425/http://www.sangeetnatak.com/programmes_recognition%26honours_drama_acting.html |date=6 November 2008 }} [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] Official listing.</ref>

==Personal life and death==
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 news |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 |date=23 October 2009 |language=en}}</ref>
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 |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2021-07-16 |title=Actor Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/actor-surekha-sikri-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-11626411728689.html |access-date=2024-02-01 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>

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=Press Trust of India |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>

==Filmography==
===Films===
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* ''[[Kissa Kursi Ka]]'' (1977) - Meera
* ''Anaadi Anant'' (1986)
* ''[[Tamas (film)|Tamas]]'' (1988) - Rajo
* ''[[Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro]]'' (1989) - Ameena
* ''[[Parinati]]'' (1989) - Ganesh's wife
* ''[[Nazar (1991 film)|Nazar]]'' (1990) - Bua
* ''Karamati Coat'' (1993) - Old Woman
* ''[[Little Buddha]]'' (1993) - Sonali
* ''[[Mammo]]'' (1994)<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/film/reviews/person.jsp?id=59927 Surekha Sikri] ''[[Channel 4]]''.</ref> - Fayyazi
* ''[[Naseem (film)|Naseem]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Sardari Begum]]'' (1996) - Idbal Bai
* ''Janmadinam'' (1998, Malayalam film) - Amma (Sarasu's mother)
* ''[[Sarfarosh (1999 film)|Sarfarosh]]'' (1999) - Sultan's Mother (special appearance)
* ''[[Dillagi (1999 film)|Dillagi]]'' (1999) - Kiran
* ''[[Cotton Mary]]'' (1999) - Gwen
* ''[[Hari-Bhari]]'' (2000) - Hasina
* ''[[Zubeidaa]]'' (2001) - Fayyazi
* ''[[Deham]]'' (2001) - Om's mother
* ''[[Kali Salwar]]'' (2002) - Anwari
* ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Iyer]]'' (2003) - Najma Khan
* ''[[Bokshu – The Myth]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Raghu Romeo]]'' (2003) - Mother
* ''[[Raincoat (film)|Raincoat]]'' (2004) - Manoj's mom
* ''[[Tumsa Nahin Dekha (2004 film)|Tumsa Nahin Dekha]]'' (2004) - Daksh's grandma
* ''[[Jo Bole So Nihaal (film)|Jo Bole So Nihaal]]'' (2005) - Mrs. Balwant Singh (Nihaal's mom)
* ''[[Humko Deewana Kar Gaye]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Sniff (film)|Sniff]]'' (2017) - Bebe
* ''[[Badhaai Ho]]'' (2018) - Durga Devi Kaushik
* ''[[Sheer Qorma (film)|Sheer Qorma]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Ghost Stories (2020 film)|Ghost Stories]] (2020 film)''
* ''[[Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?]]'' (2021) (Posthumous release, final role)

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===Television===
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*''[[Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani]]'' as Ranaji's grandmother ("Badi Rani Ma") (2015–2017)
*''[[Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil]]'' as Indumati Lala Mehra (Dadi) (2016–2017)
*''[[Balika Vadhu]]'' as Kalyani Devi Dharamveer Singh/Dadisa (2008-2016)
*''[[Maa Exchange]]''
*''[[Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani]]'' as Rudra's grandmother (2014–2015)
*''[[Saat Phere - Saloni Ka Safar]]'' as Bhabo (2006–2009)
*''[[Banegi Apni Baat]]''
*''[[Kesar]]'' as Saroj
*''[[Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko]]''
*''Saher''
*''Godan''
*''[[C.I.D. (India TV series)|C.I.D.]]'' as Maithali (1 Episode, 2007)
*''Samay''
*''[[Aahat (Indian TV series)|Aahat]]''
*''[[Mano Ya Na Mano (1995 TV series)|Mano Ya Na Mano]]''
*''[[Just Mohabbat]]'' as Mrs. Pandit (1996–2000)
*''[[Kabhie Kabhie (1997 TV series)|Kabhie Kabhie]]'' as Lakshmi Pathak
*''Sanjha Chula'' (1990)
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==Awards and nominations==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Surekha Sikri}}

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.

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{Bollywood Hungama person}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080905022228/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/152810/Surekha-Sikri Surekha Sikri] at ''[[New York Times]]''
* [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=2:152810 Surekha Sikri] at ''[[Allmovie]]''

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