Legendary Actress B. Saroja Devi Passes Away at 87
Date of Death: Monday, July 14, 2025
Place: At her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru
Age: 87
Popular Titles: "Abhinaya Saraswathi" (Kannada), "Kannadathu Paingili" (Tamil)
Early Life & Background
B. Saroja Devi was born on January 7, 1938 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Originally named Radha Devi, she later became one of South Indian cinema's most iconic actresses. She entered the film industry in 1955 and quickly rose to fame.
Film Career
Acted in 200+ films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages
Rose to superstardom with movies like Mahakavi Kalidasa, Kittur Chennamma, and Nadodi Mannan
Worked alongside legendary actors like MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, NTR, and Dilip Kumar
She was widely admired for her grace, expressions, and powerful performances.
Awards & Honours
Padma Shri (1969) – India’s fourth-highest civilian award
Padma Bhushan (1992) – India’s third-highest civilian award
Other honors: Kalaimamani, Honorary Doctorate from Bangalore University, and numerous state and film awards
Death & Public Reaction
Saroja Devi passed away peacefully at her home in Malleswaram, Bengaluru due to age-related health issues.
Several celebrities and politicians paid tribute to her legacy.
> “With the passing of Saroja Devi, an entire era of golden Indian cinema comes to a close,” said Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.
> Actress Khushbu Sundar posted: “An era of golden cinema comes to an end… #SarojaDevi amma was the greatest of all times…”
Notable Films
Kannada :- Mahakavi Kalidasa, Kittur Chennamma
Tamil:- Nadodi Mannan, Enga Veettu Pillai
Telugu:- Panduranga Mahatyam, Seetarama Kalyanam
Hindi:- Paigham (1959), Sasural
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