Sudha Shivpuri ( 14 July 1937 -- 20 May 2015 ) was an Indian actress who was most famous for her role as Baa in the Hindi TV serial `` Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi '' ( 2000 -- 2008 ) .
Sudha Shivpuri ( 14 July 1937 -- 20 May 2015 ) was an Indian stage , movie and television actress . She was known for her role as `` Baa '' in the Hindi TV serial `` Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi '' ( 2000 -- 2008 ) .