In pics | 'Tamas' to 'Badhaai Ho': Revisiting Sureka Sikri’s best performances

Actor Surekha Sikri entertained audiences through her career with her stellar performances. From starting off with a short role in Kissa Kursi Ka to playing a key role in Badhaai Ho, a film that bagged her third national award – she had come a long way and showcased her talent. On Friday, as fans mourn her death, we take a look at some of her notable performances.

Eternal actress Surekha Sikri entertained audiences through her career with her stellar performances. From starting off with a short role in ‘Kissa Kursi Ka’ to playing a key role in Badhaai Ho, a film that bagged her third national award – Surekha Sikri had come a long way in showcasing her array of performances par excellence. And as the showbiz mourns her demise, we take a look at some of her notable performances that prove that she was an actor for all generations. Credit: Twitter/LiveInFrames

'Kissa Kursi Ka' (1978) – Sikri stepped into showbiz with this film. She essayed the role of Meera and immediately garnered attention with her work in the satire. Credit: Twitter/LiveInFrames

'Tamas' (1988) – The film was based on Bhisham Sahni’s novel and helped her bag her first National Film Award. Surekha played the character Rajo in the classic, which dealt with the partion of India. Credit: Twitter/LiveInFrames

'Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro' (1989) – Sikri's performance in this National Award-winning film left an impact on the viwers. She essayed the character which was quite different from her real personality. Credit: Moviemahal

'Banegi Apni Baat' (1993) – She tried her luck in Television with 'Banegi Apni Baat', which became popular. Credit: Zee

'Mammo' (1994) – Juggling between films and television, Sikri gave another stellar performance in this Shayam Benegal-helmed movie. She played the character Fayyuzi which got her second national award. Credit: Twitter/priyankasacheti

'Balika Vadhu' (2008): Surekha played the head of the family, Kalyani Devi, in this popular drama. Her role stayed in people’s hearts forever. Credit: Colors TV

'Badhaai Ho' (2018): She delivered an effortless performance in the family drama, winning a National Award for her work. Credit: Junglee Pictures

'Ghost Stories' (2020): The anthology marked her last outing and received mixed to positive reviews. Credit: Netflix India