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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