Surekha Sikri tributes: Actor Surekha Sikri passed away of a cardiac arrest at the age of 75 on July 16. Sikri had been struggling with poor health for some years now. The septuagenarian actor will always be remembered for her powerful performance in both films and television shows.
According to Sikri’s manager, she was dealing with the after effects of a second brain stroke she suffered in 2020. He stated that she was surrounded by her loved ones and family in her final moments. “The family asks for privacy at this time,” added Sikri's manager.
After the news of Surekha Sikri’s demise broke, several actors and politicians came forward to pay their respects to the three-time National Award-winning actor.
Here's how social media is mourning the death of Surekha Sikri:
Indian industrialist and member of Parliament Naveen Jindal took to Twitter to appreciate the late actor’s work and bid her farewell.
Farewell Surekha Sikri ji, thank you for all the beautiful memories. Om Shanti 🙏 https://t.co/aqL9pE8UP5
— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) July 16, 2021
Television Actor Akanksha Puri wrote, “I have been a huge fan of her work,” adding that she will be remembered always.
Surekha Sikri Ji passed away due to cardiac arrest this morning 😕 I have been a huge fan of her work and love all her performance totally ! We lost of the finest actors ☹️ What a huge loss!! My condolences to the entire family 🙏 R.I.P #surekhaji You will be remembered always 🙏 pic.twitter.com/g6gWdLz3jf
— Akanksha Puri (@akanksha800) July 16, 2021
Indian politician and deputy chief minister of the government of Delhi, Manish Sisodia regarded the late actor as “an institution”. “Few actors are as versatile & accomplished as Surekha Sikri ji,” wrote Sisodia.
Few actors are as versatile & accomplished as Surekha Sikri ji. She was an institution. Young actors must watch her work. RIP🙏 pic.twitter.com/y1sEA1iSXG
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) July 16, 2021
Actor Randeep Hooda also took to Twitter to mourn Sikri's demise.
Rest in peace #SurekhaSikri ji 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/yAmDbkACEU
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) July 16, 2021
The Family Man actor Manoj Bajpayee wrote in his tweet, “Very Sad news !!! One of the greatest talent Surekha Sikari ji passed away leaving behind so many great performances in theatre and cinema!!"
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
Film director, producer, and writer Anubhav Sinha shared how a few magics will not take place after Sikri’s demise.
सुरेख सीकरी जी नहीं रहीं। कुछ जादू नहीं हो सकेंगे अब।
— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) July 16, 2021
National film award recipient actor Ashish Vidyarthi tweeted that he grew up watching Sikri's performances at the NSD repertory company. "he was unique in her work and in life... Fond memories of listening to her heavy near baritone voice over the few words she spoke at Mandi house ... People live to leave. Naman," he further added.
Surekha Sikri ji is no more... Have grown watching her performances at the NSD repertory company... She was unique in her work and in life... Fond memories of listening to her heavy near baritone voice over the few words she spoke at Mandi house ... People live to leave. Naman
— Ashish Vidyarthi (@AshishVid) July 16, 2021
Television actor Karanvir Bohra tweeted, "Such sad news to hear about #surekhasikhri Ji Rest in peace Mam."
Such sad news to hear about #surekhasikhri Ji
— Karenvir Bohra (@KVBohra) July 16, 2021
Rest in peace Mam pic.twitter.com/ncNp0F5aWM
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