Veteran actress Surekha Sikri has been bestowed with her third National Award today as her part from the film, 'Badhaai Ho' in 2018 got special attention from the audience. She bagged the award in the category of Best supporting role (female) and the actress who is not keeping well since long arrived at the venue on a wheelchair to receive the prestigious award.The veteran actress had played the much-loved character of Dadi in the Ayushmann Khurrana starrer, which also saw Neena Gupta and Gajraj Singh playing pivotal roles. It was earlier reported that Surekha had a brain stroke while shooting in Mahabaleshwar a few months ago and since then she hasn't returned to work. The actress is still in a recovering state and is hoping to get back to work soon. Reportedly, she fell down and injured her head in the bathroom.However, the talented actress made sure that she attends the prestigious award function and receive her third National Award. While she was bestowed with the award, everyone present in the hall stood up to clap for the veteran's inspiring spirit.Earlier, while talking to timesofindia.com, Surekha had said, " "National Award for 'Badhaai Ho' is an unexpectedly pleasant surprise. It is a great feeling right now. I got a call from the director just now informing about the National Award win. I wish he could have won the award. I thank all the people who liked the concept and the film and it feels great when your work gets appreciated."Sikri had bagged her first National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her role in the 1988 film 'Tamas', the second for 1995 film 'Mammo' and the third for 2018 film 'Badhaai Ho'.Moreover, the 66th National awards are taking place in Delhi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu is giving away the awards in presence of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar , and other senior dignitaries.