Biography
Surekha Sikri (19 April 1945 β 16 July 2021) 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 Hindi and Malayalam films, as well as in Indian soap operas.
Sikri won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress thrice, for her roles in 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.
Filmography
all 34
Movies 27
TV Shows 7
Ghost Stories (2020)
Badhaai Ho (2018)
Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil (2016)
Balika Vadhu (2008)
Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005)
Raincoat (2004)
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story (2004)
Raghu Romeo (2004)
Kesar (2004)
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002)
Kali Salwar (2002)
Zubeidaa (2001)
Body (2001)
Fertility (2000)
Sarfarosh (1999)
Birthday (1998)
Kabhie Kabhie (1997)
Sardari Begum (1996)
Mammo (1994)
Parinati (1989)
Tamas (1988)
Balika Vadhu
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1945-04-19
Deathday2021-07-16 (76 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Delhi, India
CitizenshipsIndia
AwardsSangeet Natak Akademi Award, National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
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