Surekha Sikri Passes Away At 75, Bollywood Fraternity Pays Tribute To National Award-Winning Actor

Veteran actor Surekha Sikri passed away on Friday due to a cardiac arrest. She was 75 years old. The news about her death was shared by her manager who also informed that the actress was suffering from post-brain stroke complications.

Following the news of her death, the Bollywood fraternity mourned the loss on social media. The 3-times award-winning actor was remembered by Neena Gupta, Manoj Bajpayee, Dia Mirza, Divya Dutta, Pooja Bhatt among others.

Very Sad news !!! One of the greatest talent Surekha Sikari ji passed away leaving behind so many great performances in theatre and cinema!! She was a treat to watch on stage.can’t forget some of those memories of her act in theatre.great craft and a graceful person!! RIP????????

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 16, 2021

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She was a force of nature if ever there was one. Hence I won’t say rest in peace but RAGE in peace Surekhaji. As you did,during your time on earth! ???????????? https://t.co/fg79qdGb7U

— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) July 16, 2021

Sikri made her film debut with Amrit Nahata’s political satire ‘Kissa Kursi Ka’ in 1978. Her role in movies like ‘Mammo’ (1994) and ‘Sardari Begum’ (1996) was hugely applauded. Her last movie was Netflix’s ‘Ghost Stories’ (2020).

Surekha Sikri won 3 national awards in a career spanning over 5 decades.

Her moving theatrical performances used to bring life to every character that she played. Watch the recital of Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s iconic poem Mujhse Pehli Si Mohabbat in soulful voice of Sikri here.