Surkeha Sikri died due to cardiac arrest on Friday. She had been suffering from complications arising from a second brain stroke.
National Award-winning actress, Surekha Sikri, died of cardiac arrest in Mumbai at the age of 75. The actor had been ill for a long time and had two strokes in 2020 and 2018.
The actor’s manager confirmed the news to Indianexpress.
The statement read,
“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 stroke. She was surrounded by family and her caregivers. The family asks for privacy at this time. Om Sai Ram.”
Celebrities and netizens have been mourning the loss.
Take a look at the celebrities who bid Surekha Sikri a goodbye on social media-
1. Ayushmann Khurrana remembers last memory with Surekha Sikri
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Ayushmann Khurrana took to his Instagram and mourned the loss of veteran actor Surekha Sikri.
He wrote, "In every film we have a family and we end up spending more time with the film family than our own families. One such beautiful family was in Badhaai Ho. Out of all my films, it was the perfect family with a perfect cast. Surekha Sikri was the head of our family, who was more progressive than the entire family tree. You know what, that was her in real life too. A complete boho. A chiller. Young at heart.
I remember when she was boarding an auto rickshaw after the screening of our film, Tahira and I gave her a lift back home and we said “ma’am you are the real star of our film” and she replied “wish I get more work.” Tahira and I were speechless. We watched her frail demeanour walking towards her building. That’s my last memory of her.
I would request you to watch her recite Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s nazm “Mujh-se pehli si mohabbat mere mehboob na maang.” Aapko unse aur mohabbat ho jaayegi.
An impeccable performer. A consummate artiste. A legend. You’ll be missed Surekha ma’am. Thank you for the beautiful memories. #RIPSurekhaSikri"
2. Sidharth Shukla remembers his 'Balika Vadhu' co-star Surekha Sikri
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Mourning the loss of his 'Balika Vadhu' co-star, Sidharth Shukla took to his Twitter account and tweeted, "RIP Dadisa, may god bless your soul".
RIP Dadisa …….
— Sidharth Shukla (@sidharth_shukla) July 16, 2021
May God bless your soul #SurekhaSikri
3. Anupam Kher mourns his National School of Drama senior Surekha Sikri's demise
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Extending his condolences, Anupam Kher took to his Twitter account and remembered Surkeha Sikri.
Deeply saddened to know about the sad demise of my senior in #NationalSchoolOfDrama & an actress par excellence #SurekhaSikri !! She was the queen of theatre in Delhi! Watching her perform in the play #LookBackInAnger was an experience I will never forget. Thank you. #OmShanti pic.twitter.com/ZI1Nhj8BTe
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 16, 2021
4. Dia Mirza pens a beautiful note remembering Surekha Sikri
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Dia Mirza took to her Instagram and penned,
"There is no one like her. Absolutely no one. What an extraordinary woman. An artist par excellence. Those eyes and that smile. Her craft will inspire generations of performers. Was lucky to have the chance to witness her magic in person…
Watch her recite “Mujhse Pehli Si Muhabbat” today
“Aur bhi dukh hain zamaane mein muhabbat ke siva
Raahatein aur bhi hain wasl ki raahat ke siva
Mujh se pehli si muhabbat
Mere mehboob na maang” - Faiz Ahmed Faiz
"Rest in Glory Surekha Sikri"
5. Pooja Bhatt mourns Surekha Sikri's tragic demise
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Taking to her Twitter account, Pooja Bhatt wrote, "She was a force of nature if ever there was one. Hence I won't say rest in peace but rage in peace Surekha ji. As you did, during your time on earth!"
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
6. Divya Dutta remembers Surekha Sikri
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Extending condolences, Divya Dutta took to her Twitter account and wrote,"RIP Surekha Ji. I'll always remember you so very fondly!! Big loss! Your talent was spectacular!"
RIP #surekha ji. I’ll always remember you so very fondly!! Big loss !! Your talent was spectacular! pic.twitter.com/tKOQU4Fr7E
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) July 16, 2021
7. Swara Bhaskar extends condolences to Surekha Sikhri's family
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Swara Bhaskar took to her Twitter account and called Surekha Sikri a stellar performer and extended her heartfelt condolences to her family.
RIP #SurekhaSikri ji !
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) July 16, 2021
A stellar performer.. just watching her was witnessing a master class.. deepest condolences to the family! https://t.co/oqNzKl7gIC
8. Avika Gor mourns death of 'Balika Vadhu' co-star Surekha Sikri
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Avika Gor and Surkeha Sikri were co stars on the show 'Balika Vadhu'. Avika took to her Instagram and shared a throwback picture and penned a heartbreaking note.
The post read,“I have some amazing memories with Surekha ji. Apart from being an incredible actress she was a beautiful human. It was always difficult to match her energy levels during the scenes but she made sure I was comfortable every time I was around her & that taught me to be grounded. I have always wanted to be like her.. hardworking.. grounded.. kind. She has truly left us a legacy to follow. Dadisaa… I will always love you, my guardian angel. RIP”
See post here-
9. Gajraj Rao pens a heartfelt note rememering Surekha Sikri
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Taking to his Instagram, Gajraj Rao penned a note post Surekha Sikri's demise “Making a film is like travelling in a train, where the journey is a destination in itself. You meet all kinds of co-passengers here. Some open up their tiffins and hearts to you, while some guard their luggage and eye you with suspicion. Badhaai Ho will always be that special train journey which brought me to a new station in life, and I'm truly thankful that we had someone like Surekha ji as the emotional anchor of this ship. She was definitely the youngest at heart on the sets, and had no airs about her stature or endless experience as an actress. Her craft was defined by her years of homework and 'riyaaz' as an actress, combined with a child-like enthusiasm".
"As all journeys must end eventually, we bid goodbye to Surekha ji today. Thank you, Surekha ji, for all the wisdom and memories you have left us with.”
See post here-
10. Manoj Bajpayee mourns Surekha Sikri's death
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Remembering the veteran actress Surekha Sikri post her demise, Manoj Bajpayee took to his Instagram story and wrote 'rest in peace'.
He also took to his twitter acount and tweeted,
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
11. Karisma Kapoor mourns Surekha Sikri's tragic demise
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Remembering Surekha Sikri playing her mother in a movie, Karisma Kapoor wrote, “It was a wonderful journey to have you play my mother in 'Zubeidaa'. So honoured to have gotten a chance to work with such a talented actor. Rest in peace Surekha Ji"
