Surekha Sikri's Badhaai Ho co-star Gajraj Rao pens emotional note on her death: 'She had no airs about her'
3 years, 5 months ago

Surekha Sikri's Badhaai Ho co-star Gajraj Rao pens emotional note on her death: 'She had no airs about her'

Hindustan Times  

Gajraj Rao, who worked with the late Surekha Sikri in 2018's Badhaai Ho, has condoled her death. Surekha Sikri and Gajraj Rao worked together in Badhaai Ho. In a note posted on Instagram, Gajraj Rao hailed Surekha's dedication to her craft and her childlike spontaineity. Several members of the film industry, and her former colleagues, paid tribute to Surekha Sikri, a three-time National Award-winning actor who was a household name thanks to her performance in the primetime soap opera Balika Vadhu.

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Surekha Sikri: Her brilliance resided in her complete unawareness of it
2 years, 8 months ago

Surekha Sikri: Her brilliance resided in her complete unawareness of it

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Today marks the 77th birth anniversary of veteran actress Surekha Sikri. I first became aware of Surekha Sikri in a film called Parinati way back in 1989. A Rajasthani moral fable where she played wife to Basant Joglekar, Surekha Sikri brought into the dense drama an impishness and a Promethean provocativeness. Her best films and performances, like Prakash Jha’s Anadi …

Ayushmann Khurrana shares 'last memory' of Surekha Sikri: 'She was boarding an auto rickshaw...'
3 years, 5 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana shares 'last memory' of Surekha Sikri: 'She was boarding an auto rickshaw...'

Hindustan Times  

Ayushmann Khurrana has written a heartfelt note after the death of Surekha Sikri. Ayushmann worked with the late actor in Badhaai Ho, which also featured Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao in supporting roles. Ayushmann Khurrana and Surekha Sikri in a still from Badhaai Ho. Sharing pictures of them together, Ayushmann Khurrana wrote in his post, "In every film we have …

Neena Gupta remembers Badhaai Ho co-star late Surekha Sikri's 'gusto' while shooting film: 'What commitment she had'
3 years, 5 months ago

Neena Gupta remembers Badhaai Ho co-star late Surekha Sikri's 'gusto' while shooting film: 'What commitment she had'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Neena Gupta on Friday remembered the 'commitment' and 'gusto' of late actor Surekha Sikri when they worked together in the 2018 film Badhaai Ho. Neena Gupta and late actor Surekha Sikri worked together in Badhaai ho. Sharing the video, Neena Gupta said about Surekha Sikri, "It's said grief is lessened if shared. Neena recalled a scene with Surekha Sikri …

Surekha Sikri passes away: Manoj Bajpayee, Neena Gupta, among others pay tribute to National award-winning actress
3 years, 5 months ago

Surekha Sikri passes away: Manoj Bajpayee, Neena Gupta, among others pay tribute to National award-winning actress

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“She was a treat to watch on stage,” Manoj Bajpayee said of Surekha Sikri’s demise Veteran actor Surekha Sikri passed away today due to a cardiac arrest. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also shared his condolences on his social media handle saying, “Heartfelt condolences on the demise of veteran actress Surekha Sikri ji”. https://t.co/2elV7jlgzl — Arvind Kejriwal July 16, 2021 …

Watch: Surekha Sikri's rendition of Faiz Ahmed Faiz's nazm evokes emotions of love and longing
3 years, 5 months ago

Watch: Surekha Sikri's rendition of Faiz Ahmed Faiz's nazm evokes emotions of love and longing

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In the video, the late National Award-winning actor can be seen reciting the Urdu verse ‘Mujhse Pahli Si Mohabbat’ by Faiz Ahmad Faiz. A 2017 video of veteran actor Surekha Sikri is testament to the film and theatre personality’s versatility and the range of work she explored during her lifetime. The short video features Sikri in monochrome, evoking the powerful …

When Surekha Sikri revealed her husband Hemant Rege would tease her about Balika Vadhu
3 years, 5 months ago

When Surekha Sikri revealed her husband Hemant Rege would tease her about Balika Vadhu

Hindustan Times  

Surekha Sikri died on Friday, July 16, after a cardiac arrest. The couple met during the making of the 1985 film Tamas, for which Surekha Sikri bagged a National Award. In an interview with Verve magazine, Surekha recalled watching a few episodes of Balika Vadhu with him because he loved the show. “I never watch my serials, but Hemant loved …

Surekha Sikri tribute: Badhaai Ho star Sanya Malhotra, Balika Vadhu star Mahhi Vij and others remember late actor
3 years, 5 months ago

Surekha Sikri tribute: Badhaai Ho star Sanya Malhotra, Balika Vadhu star Mahhi Vij and others remember late actor

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Surekha Sikri died on Friday at the age of 75 after she suffered a cardiac arrest. Taking to Instagram Stories, actor Sanya Malhotra shared a video clip of Surekha reciting Faiz Ahmad Faiz's Mujhse Pehli Si Mohabbat and wrote 'rip' followed by a broken heart emoji. On Instagram Stories, actor Vijay Varma shared a vintage picture of the …

Surekha Sikri passes away: From Badhaai Ho to Balika Vadhu, a look at celebrated actor's notable performances
3 years, 5 months ago

Surekha Sikri passes away: From Badhaai Ho to Balika Vadhu, a look at celebrated actor's notable performances

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Three-time National Award-winning actor Surekha Sikri died on Friday morning at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest. The actor, whose last screen appearance was in Netflix’s anthology Ghost Stories, has left a rich legacy of movies behind, with Tamas, Mammo, Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro, Zubeidaa, Badhaai Ho and daily soap Balika Vadhu. Balika Vadhu Arguably one of …

When Surekha Sikri denied seeking charity: 'Give me work and I want to earn respectfully'
3 years, 5 months ago

When Surekha Sikri denied seeking charity: 'Give me work and I want to earn respectfully'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Surekha Sikri died at the age of 75 on Friday. But in 2020, when Surekha Sikri suffered a brain stroke and had to be hospitalised, it was reported that she was in need of financial assistance. Surekha’s long-time manager Vivek Sidhwani clarified the nurse's comments in a statement to Mid-Day. In an interview with Hindustan Times, she said, …

Surekha Sikri in one of her last interviews: 'Feels like I've been discovered by a whole new generation'
3 years, 5 months ago

Surekha Sikri in one of her last interviews: 'Feels like I've been discovered by a whole new generation'

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* For Surekha Sikri, the cranky and quirky mother-in-law/grandmother of Badhaai Ho, the film and its enormous success, followed by her winning the National Award, have been a major turning point in her life and career. While Sikri was bestowed upon the National Award for Best Supporting Actress twice in the past — for Govind Nihalani’s Tamas, and Shyam Benegal’s …

Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest at 75; three-time National Award winner was battling effects of second brain stroke
3 years, 5 months ago

Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest at 75; three-time National Award winner was battling effects of second brain stroke

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“She was surrounded by family and her caregivers. Veteran actor Surekha Sikri died on Friday morning at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest, her agent said. “Three-time National Award-winning actress Surekha Sikri has passed away following a cardiac arrest earlier this morning at the age of 75. She had been suffering from complications arising from a second brain …

Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest at 75, was 'surrounded by family'
3 years, 5 months ago

Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest at 75, was 'surrounded by family'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Surekha Sikri has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest, her manager has said. Her manager manager told indianexpress.com, “Three-time national award winning actress, Surekha Sikri has passed away following a cardiac arrest earlier this morning at the age of 75. Om Sai Ram.” Surekha Sikri made her debut in 1978, with the film …

Veteran actress Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest at 75 in Mumbai
3 years, 5 months ago

Veteran actress Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest at 75 in Mumbai

India Today  

Veteran actress Surekha Sikri breathed her last today, July 16, in Mumbai. SUREKHA SIKRI DIES AT THE AGE OF 75 Surekha Sikri had to be rushed to a hospital after she suffered a brain stroke last year. The actress's manager confirmed the news to PTI and said, “Three-time national award winning actress, Surekha Sikri has passed away following a cardiac …

Gajraj Rao says he had reservations about doing Badhaai Ho, recalls wife’s advice: ‘You aren’t Ranbir Kapoor or Ranveer Singh’
4 years, 2 months ago

Gajraj Rao says he had reservations about doing Badhaai Ho, recalls wife’s advice: ‘You aren’t Ranbir Kapoor or Ranveer Singh’

Hindustan Times  

Badhaai Ho actor Gajraj Rao has said his life has been magical ever since the successful release of the film. In the film, Gajraj played Jeetendra Kaushik, son of Surekha Sikri’s character, husband of Neena Gupta’s Priyamvada and father of Ayushmann Khurrana’s Nakul. On Badhaai Ho’s second anniversary, Gajraj told Mumbai Mirror in an interview, “When we were shooting, I …

Surekha Sikri 'recovering well', is 'keen to get back to work', confirms veteran actor's agent
4 years, 2 months ago

Surekha Sikri 'recovering well', is 'keen to get back to work', confirms veteran actor's agent

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Surekha Sikri, who was hospitalised on 8 September after she suffered a brain stroke, was discharged earlier this week. Veteran Bollywood and television star Surekha Sikri, who was hospitalised after she suffered a brain stroke earlier this month, is recovering well at her residence in suburban Mumbai, her agent Vivek Sidhwani said on Saturday. A recipient of three national awards, …

Surekha Sikri Recovering Well and Looking Forward to Start Working
4 years, 2 months ago

Surekha Sikri Recovering Well and Looking Forward to Start Working

News 18  

Veteran Bollywood and television star Surekha Sikri, who was hospitalised after she suffered a brain stroke earlier this month, is recovering well at her residence in suburban Mumbai, her agent Vivek Sidhwani said on Saturday. A recipient of three national awards, Sikri is best known for her performance in “Tamas”, “Mammo”, “Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro”, “Zubeidaa” and daily soap …

Ayushmann Khurrana extends best wishes to Badhaai Ho co-star Surekha Sikri, says ‘always with you’
4 years, 3 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana extends best wishes to Badhaai Ho co-star Surekha Sikri, says ‘always with you’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has extended his best wishes to his Badhaai Ho co-star Surekha Sikri, who is in hospital after suffering a brain stroke. Actors Sonu Sood and Gajraj Rao, and Badhaai Ho director Amit Sharma have already offered aid to the actor. Gajraj Rao told Times of India, “Both Amit Sharma, the Badhaai Ho director, and I are in …

Surekha Sikri stable but under observation; Sonu Sood, Gajraj Rao and others extend support for treatment
4 years, 3 months ago

Surekha Sikri stable but under observation; Sonu Sood, Gajraj Rao and others extend support for treatment

India TV News  

Veteran actress Surekha Sikri, who was hospitalized after suffering brain stroke on Tuesday, is stable but under the observation of doctors. Sharing details, the actress' agent Vivek Sidhwani told IANS: "Surekha ji is doing fine but she continues to be monitor closely and the next few days are crucial. While initial reports said the actress has been going through a …

Sonu Sood, Badhaai Ho actor Gajraj Rao, director Amit Sharma assure Surekha Sikri of support for treatment
4 years, 3 months ago

Sonu Sood, Badhaai Ho actor Gajraj Rao, director Amit Sharma assure Surekha Sikri of support for treatment

Hindustan Times  

Surekha Sikri is currently admitted at a Mumbai hospital after she suffered a brain stroke on Tuesday. Actor Sonu Sood, her Badhaai Ho co-star Gajraj Rao and director Amit Sharma have assured that there will not be any financial obstacles in her treatment. Thanks for the concern and wishes.” Gajraj Rao told Times of India, “Both Amit Sharma, the Badhaai …

Fan asks Sonu Sood to help Surekha Sikri after she suffers brain stroke. She is doing fine, says actor
4 years, 3 months ago

Fan asks Sonu Sood to help Surekha Sikri after she suffers brain stroke. She is doing fine, says actor

India Today  

A Twitter user asked Sonu Sood to help Surekha Sikri after it was reported that the veteran actress suffered a brain stroke and needed financial aid. Surekha Sikri suffered a brain stroke after which she was rushed to Criticare hospital in Mumbai by her personal nurse, who takes care of her. After Surekha Sikri was admitted to the hospital, there …

Ayushmann Khurrana wishes Surekha Sikri speedy recovery: Always with you
4 years, 3 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana wishes Surekha Sikri speedy recovery: Always with you

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana wished veteran actress Surekha Sikri, who was hospitalised after suffering a brain stroke on Tuesday. Ayushmann and Surekha starred in the 2018 superhit film Badhaai Ho, in which the latter played the former’s grandmother. Thanks for the concern and wishes.” Surekha’s nurse, however, revealed in a conversation with India Today Television, that the actor’s family is at the …

Veteran actor Surekha Sikri hospitalised after brain stroke, seeks financial help
4 years, 3 months ago

Veteran actor Surekha Sikri hospitalised after brain stroke, seeks financial help

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Surekha Sikri suffered a brain stroke on Tuesday and has been admitted to Criticare Hospital in Mumbai. Surekha Sikri had a brain stroke on Tuesday morning. She had told Hindustan Times in an interview last year, “I had a brain stroke ten months ago and I have been recovering since then. She was Surekha was last seen in …

Surekha Sikri hospitalised after suffering a brain stroke
4 years, 3 months ago

Surekha Sikri hospitalised after suffering a brain stroke

India Today  

Surekha Sikri had to be rushed to a hospital after she suffered a brain stroke. Surekha Sikri fell unconscious at home, after which her nurse, who takes care of the actress at home brought her to the hospital. When India Today Television spoke to the nurse, she said, "Surekha ji suffered a brain stroke. ALSO READ| Shashank Vyas reunites with …

'Don't Want People to Think I'm Begging for Money, Give Me Work': Surekha Sikri
4 years, 4 months ago

'Don't Want People to Think I'm Begging for Money, Give Me Work': Surekha Sikri

News 18  

Veteran actress Surekha Sikri had recently raised her voiced against the Maharashtra government's decision to not permit cast and crew above 65 years to work in the post Covid-19 situation. The Badhaai Ho actress said that while she needs to resume work to manage her expenses, Sikri, 75, is quite upset with recent reports doing the rounds that she has …

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