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Surekha Sikri (Actress) Age, Cause of Death, Date of Birth, Wiki, Bio, Family & More
Surekha Sikri was an Indian film and television actress. She is mainly known for her role as Dadisa in the television show Balika Vadhu. Surekha began her journey as an actress with the 1978 film Kissa Kursi Ka. She has been honored with National Film Award, Indian Telly Award for Best Actress, Filmfare Award, etc. Her last film was Badhaai Ho, which released in the year 2018.
Birth and early life
Surekha Sikri was born on April 19, 1945 in Almora, Uttar Pradesh. Her father worked in the Indian Air Force while her mother was a teacher. Ella Surekha liked acting since childhood and often she participated in theater and dance competitions. After completing her graduation, she chose acting as a career and joined the National School of Drama. Surekha worked with many famous film directors and actors during this period.
Biography
| Real name | Surekha Sikri |
| Profession | Actress, Theater artist |
| famous role | Dadisa in TV show Balika Vadhu |
| Birthdate | April 19, 1945 |
| Age (as in 2021) | 75 years |
| place of birth | Almora, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | India |
| Native city | Almora, Uttar Pradesh |
| Death | July 16, 2021 |
| death cause | Heart attack |
| Family | Mother: Name Unknown (Air Force Officer) Father: Name Unknown (Teacher) Sister: Not available Brother: Not available Husband: Late Hemant Rege Son: Rahu Sikri |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| ADDRESS | Bombay, Maharastra |
Career
Surekha moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the film industry in the 1970s. She landed her first breakthrough role in the 1978 film Kissa Kursi Ka, in which she worked with famous actors such as Shabana Azmi, Utpal Dutt, Rehana Sultan and Manohar. Singh. After this film, she was seen playing supporting roles in many films. She worked in more than 100 films in her career. Her biggest films include names like Dev.D, Jo Bole So Nihaal, Dillagi, Badhaai Ho and Sarfarosh.
Apart from films, Surekha was also very active in the world of television. Starting in 1996 she began to work actively in the television industry. She became a household name among the Indian audience with her portrayal of Balika Vadhu.
Educational details and more
| School | Not known |
| Colleague | GEC Aligarh Muslim UniversityNational School of Drama |
| Educational qualification | Graduate |
| Debut | Movie: Kissa Kursi Ka (1978) Television: Kabhi Kabhi (1997) |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Supporting ActressFilmfare AwardScreen AwardIndian Television Academy Awards |
Personal life
Surekha was married to Hemant Rege with whom she has a son, Rahul Sikri. Rahul is an artist. Hemant died on October 20, 2009 due to heart failure.
Physical statistics and more
| Height | 5′ 2″ Feet |
| Weight | 49 kilos |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | White |
| Hobbies | Listen to old songs |
Some facts about Surekha Sikri
- Surekha Sikri was born and brought up in Almora, Uttar Pradesh.
- She won three awards: the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the Bollywood film Badhaai Ho.
- Surekha was a student of the National School of Drama.
- Surekha began her professional acting career with the Bollywood film Kissa Kursi Ka, directed by Amrit Nahata, where she played the lead role of Meera.
- He worked in theater for many years before entering the world of acting.
- She rose to fame in the television industry with the famous show Balika Vadhu, in which she played one of the lead characters, Kalyani Devi Dharamveer Singh, also known as Dadisa.
- The actress was sick for a long time. She became paralyzed in 2018 and suffered a stroke in 2020. On July 16, 2021, she breathed her last in a private hospital in Mumbai.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn