A big loss to cinema: 'Badhaai Ho' co-stars Ayushmann Khurrana-Neena Gupta pay a video tribute, Karisma Kapoor, Dia Mirza & other celebs mourn the loss of Surekha Sikri

By Rashita Sahni

on July 16, 2021 02:57:46 PM

Bollywood personalities including have mourned the death of three-time National Award-winning actress Surekha Sikri, popular in recent years as Dadisa in the TV series Balika Vadhu. Surekha passed away in the city following a cardiac arrest on Friday. She was 75. She had been unwell for quite some time now, suffering from complications owing to a second brain stroke. She suffered a brain stroke in 2020 and a paralytic stroke in 2018. In recent years, she won acclaim for her roles in the film Badhaai Ho, and the TV series Balika Vadhu.

Actor Manoj Bajpayee tagged Surekha as one of the greatest talents. "Very Sad news !!! One of the greatest talent Surekha Sikri 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 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

Actor Vijay Varma, who gained popularity as Moeen from the film Gully Boy, called Surekha's demise a loss to cinema. Vijay wrote on his Instagram story: "What a force of nature she was. A true artiste. A big loss to cinema. Heartbroke."

Actor Randeep Hooda simply wrote: "Rest in peace #SurekhaSikri ji"

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Faiz by #surekhasikri ji

Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/3oSqtQK3gu

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) July 16, 2021

Actress Divya Dutta, said that she would remember the late veteran star "very fondly". "RIP #surekha ji. I'll always remember you so very fondly!! Big loss !! Your talent was spectacular!" Divya wrote along with a picture she shared of her posing with Surekha on Twitter.

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

Pooja Bhatt, Dia Mirza, Ayushmann Khurrana, Sanya Malhotra, Neena Gupta and Karisma Kapoor also mourned the loss of the veteran actress.

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A post shared by Dia Mirza (@diamirzaofficial)

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