Surekha Sikri is a well-known actress in the fields of Hindi theatre, film and television. She made her debut in a political drama named Kissa Kursi Ka in 1978 followed by several Hindi and Malayalam films and Indian TV serials. Sikri won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Tamas in 1988 and Mammo in 1995. She got immensely praised for her role in the popular daily soap Balika Vadhu. Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, Saat Phere - Saloni Ka Safar, Kesar, Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil are some of the most popular TV serials, which Surekha Sikri has played different roles in. She has recently been talked about for her skillful acting in the film Badhaai Ho (2018)
Early Life of Surekha Sikri
Surekha Sikri, born in 1945, is basically from Uttar Pradesh. She has spent her childhood in Almora and Nainital. Earlier she attended the Aligarh Muslim University then later she graduated from the National School of Drama in 1968. After the completion of her studies, she started to work with the NSD Repertory Company, where she worked for over a decade. Later she shifted to Mumbai. Her father was in Air Force and mother was a teacher.
Career of Surekha Sikri
Surekha Sikri made her debut in a political drama named Kissa Kursi Ka in 1978. Later she performed in several Hindi and Malayalam films including some daily soaps. Sikri got immense popularity by playing the role of Kalyani Devi Dharamveer Singh aka Dadisa in the famous TV serial Balika Vadhu. The serial was telecasted from 2008-2016 in Colors TV channel. Some of her other serials are Banegi Apni Baat, Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko, Kabhie Kabhie, Maa Exchange etc.
Along with TV serials, Surekha Sikri has also performed in several films among which Little Buddha, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, Raincoat, Sarfarosh, Zubeidaa, Badhaai Ho are the most popular ones. In Badhaai Ho, released in 2018, she played the role of Ayushman Khurana"s grandmother. The role brought her praising from the audiences.
Recognitions to Surekha Sikri
Sikri has won National Film Awards for two times for the films Tamas (1988) and Mammo (1995). Later she was honoured with the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in Negative Role in the year 2008 and Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2011 for the popular daily soap Balika Vadhu. In addition, she won the Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1989 for her contributions towards Hindi theatre. She has also been awarded with the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for Badhaai Ho in 2018.
TV Shows of Surekha Sikri
The names of the TV shows and serials done by Surekha Sikri are enlisted below:
Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani- (2015–2017)
Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil- (2016-2017)
Balika Vadhu- (2008-2016)
Maa Exchange- 2011
Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani- (2014–2015)
Saat Phere - Saloni Ka Safar- (2006-2009)
Banegi Apni Baat- 1993
Kesar- 2002
Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko- 2004
Saher
Samay
C.I.D. - Episode 1in 2007
Godan- 2015
Just Mohabbat- (1996-2000)
Kabhie Kabhie- 1997
Sanjha Chula- 1990
Filmography of Surekha Sikri
Films of Surekha Sikri along with their releasing dates are given below:
Kissa Kursi Ka in1978
Anaadi Anant in 1986
Tamas in 1986
Parinati in 1988
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro in 1989
Nazar in 1993
Karamati Coat in 1993
Little Buddha in 1993
Mammo in 1994
Naseem in 1995
Sardari Begum in 1996
Janmadinam in 1998
Sarfarosh in 1999
Hari-Bhari in 2000)
Cotton Mary in 2000
Deham in 2001
Zubeidaa in 2001
Kali Salwar in 2002
Raghu Romeo in 2003
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer in 2003
Raincoat in 2004
Tumsa Nahin Dekha in 2004
Jo Bole So Nihaal in 2005
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye in 2006
Badhaai Ho in 2018
Personal Life of Surekha Sikri
Sikri was married to Hemant Rege and she has a son, Rahul Sikri, who lives in Mumbai and works as an artist. She lost her husband due to heart failure on 20th October 2009.