Surekha Sikri
Surekha Sikri Rege was a celebrated Indian actress who earned widespread recognition for her powerful performances in theatre, films, and television. Born on 19 April 1945 in Almora, Uttarakhand, she developed a strong interest in acting and went…
Biography
Surekha Sikri Rege was a celebrated Indian actress who earned widespread recognition for her powerful performances in theatre, films, and television. Born on 19 April 1945 in Almora, Uttarakhand, she developed a strong interest in acting and went on to train at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, graduating in 1971.
Sikri began her film career with Kissa Kursi Ka and gradually established herself as one of the most accomplished character actresses in Indian cinema. Her performances in films such as Tamas, Mammo, Sardari Begum, and Zubeidaa demonstrated her remarkable range and ability to portray complex characters.
She became especially popular among television audiences for playing Kalyani Devi, affectionately known as Dadisa, in the long-running Hindi television series Balika Vadhu. Her commanding screen presence and nuanced portrayal made the character memorable. In 2018, she received further acclaim for her role as the grandmother in the comedy-drama Badhaai Ho.
Throughout her career, Sikri won three National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress for Tamas, Mammo, and Badhaai Ho. She also received a Filmfare Award for Badhaai Ho and the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to theatre.
Surekha Sikri passed away in Mumbai on 16 July 2021, aged 76. Her performances continue to be remembered for their emotional depth, authenticity, and lasting contribution to Indian entertainment.
Notable works
Awards & honours
- National Film AwardBest Supporting Actress for Tamas — 1988 — Winner
- Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardContribution to Hindi Theatre — 1989 — Winner
- National Film AwardBest Supporting Actress for Mammo — 1995 — Winner
- Indian Telly AwardBest Actress in a Negative Role for Balika Vadhu — 2008 — Winner
- Indian Television Academy AwardBest Actress in a Negative Role for Balika Vadhu — 2008 — Winner
- Indian Television Academy AwardBest Actress in a Negative Role for Balika Vadhu — 2009 — Winner
- Indian Television Academy AwardBest Actress – Drama for Balika Vadhu — 2010 — Winner
- Indian Telly AwardBest Actress in a Negative Role for Balika Vadhu — 2010 — Nominee
- Indian Television Academy AwardBest Actress – Drama for Balika Vadhu — 2011 — Winner
- Colors Golden Petal AwardMost Anubhavi Personality — 2011 — Winner
- Producers Guild Film AwardBest Actress in a Drama Series — 2012 — Nominee
- Indian Telly AwardBest Actress in a Lead Role (Jury) — 2013 — Winner
- Indian Television Academy AwardBest Actress – Drama — 2014 — Winner
- Indian Telly AwardBest Actress – Critics — 2014 — Nominee
- Indian Television Academy AwardBest Actress in a Negative Role for Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani — 2016 — Winner
- National Film AwardBest Supporting Actress for Badhaai Ho — 2019 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardBest Supporting Actress for Badhaai Ho — 2019 — Winner
- Screen AwardBest Supporting Actress for Badhaai Ho — 2019 — Winner
- IIFA AwardBest Supporting Actress for Badhaai Ho — 2019 — Nominee
- Zee Cine AwardBest Actor in a Supporting Role – Female for Badhaai Ho — 2019 — Nominee
- Critics' Choice Film AwardBest Supporting Actress (Hindi) for Badhaai Ho — 2019 — Winner
- FOI Online AwardBest Performance by an Ensemble Cast for Badhaai Ho — 2019 — Winner
- Filmfare OTT AwardBest Supporting Actress (Web Original) for Ghost Stories — 2020 — Nominee
Family
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