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Surekha Sikri: Her brilliance resided in her complete unawareness of it

Today (April 19) marks the 77th birth anniversary of veteran actress Surekha Sikri. The powerhouse of talent delivered memorable performances in films like Anadi Anant, Mammo, Badhaai Ho and others.

Badhaai Do, A Thursday, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: Is 'spiritual sequel' an exciting trend or a fancy term to cloak repetitive ways?

The primary objective of the spiritual sequel, whether in Hollywood or Bollywood, is mostly about setting up a quick money-making machinery while entertaining with familiar formula.

First Take | Badhaai Do, Moothon, Single All The Way, I Carry You With Me — a latest quartet of commendable LGBTQ films

Badhaai Do succeeds in doing what no other mainstream Hindi film has done -- it confers dignity and credibility to the LGBTQ community without getting hysterical or self-righteous.

Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar unveil Badhaai Do's poster, trailer out on 25 January

Rajkummar Rao shared a poster of Badhaai Do on his Instagram handle and said that he can't keep it a secret anymore. “Can’t keep it a secret anymore, Badhaai Do trailer out Tomorrow!" he wrote.

Surekha Sikri was as much about her indomitable spirit as her striking poise

A far cry from the cantankerous matriarchs she played onscreen recently in Badhaai Ho and Balika Vadhu, Surekha Sikri cut a poised yet indefatigable figure in real life, even when she was bound to a wheelchair in her final days.

Surekha Sikri passes away: Manoj Bajpayee, Neena Gupta, among others pay tribute to National award-winning actress

"She was a treat to watch on stage," Manoj Bajpayee said of Surekha Sikri's demise

Watch: Surekha Sikri's rendition of Faiz Ahmed Faiz's nazm evokes emotions of love and longing

In the video, the late National Award-winning actor can be seen reciting the Urdu verse 'Mujhse Pahli Si Mohabbat' by Faiz Ahmad Faiz.

Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrest at 75; three-time National Award winner was battling effects of second brain stroke

"She was surrounded by family and her caregivers. The family asks for privacy at this time," says Surekha Sikri's agent.

Surekha Sikri in one of her last interviews: 'Feels like I've been discovered by a whole new generation'

Last year, Surekha Sikri, bound to a wheelchair after a brain stroke, discussed winning her third National Award for Badhaai Ho, losing out on a lot of roles after the accident, and unfulfilled wish to work with Amitabh Bachchan.

Surekha Sikri passes away: From Badhaai Ho to Balika Vadhu, a look at celebrated actor's notable performances

Surekha Sikri has left a rich legacy of movies and TV shows behind, including Tamas, Mammo, Zubeidaa, Badhaai Ho and Balika Vadhu.