B. in the film Kannada. Saroj Devi Kitoor chainmma, Photo Credit: Hindu Archives
Karnataka leaders including CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivkumar have veteran actor B. Saroja Devi’s death was mourned, who died on July 14, 2025 due to age -related diseases.
“I am deeply suffering from the news of veteran Kannada actress B. Saroja Devi being passed. Performing about 200 films in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages, she became popular as ‘Abhinaya Saraswati’,” she said in a post on X.
Like remembering his captivating performance in films Kitoor chainmma, BabhruvahanaAnd Anna ThangiHe said that his departure is “a significant disadvantage to Indian cinema”.
Giving a fond bid farewell to ‘Devi of Performance’, Mr. DK Shivkumar also expressed grief over his death. Talking to the media near his house in Sadashivnagar, Bengaluru, he said that his death felt like a personal loss as he met his home district. She said, “She has the pride of acting as a female lead in 161 films. Even the Tamil film industry called her” Kannada Sundargini “. This is a small example of her artistic ability,” she said.
Vijayendra condoled the irreparable loss of the Kannada film industry with the death of the Padma Shri and the recipient of the Padmabhushan by Vijayendra.
“After acting with mythological actors such as Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar, and others, he not only contributed to the Kannada film industry, but also left an indelible impression as a multilingual actress in the art world. Amarshilpi Jaknachar, Mallammana pavada, FateAnd BabhruvahanaThe art lovers will be eternal, ”he said.
Induestries Minister MB Patil and Massuru-Kodgu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar also expressed their condolences. Calling Saroj Devi a “time -time icon Indian cinema”, she said, “A glorious daughter of Karnataka, she fascinated the audience in languages with grace and talent. From Mahakavi Kalidasa to Nadodi Mannan, her visit defined an era in Indian cinema. With her name, he remembers an inspiration.
Saroj Devi (1938-2025) | In pictures
Rajkumar and B. Saroja Devi film Srinivas Kalyan
B. ‘Amara Shilpi Jakkan’ in Saroj Devi Telugu and Kannada versions.
Shivaji Ganasan and Saroj Devi in ‘Pudia Parvai’. He associated with Shivaji Ganesan in 22 films.
MG Ramachandran and Saroja Devi in ‘Ambe via’. In ‘Nadodi Mannan’, making a mark with MGR, he acted with the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in 26 films.
Rajendra Kumar and Saroja Devi in ‘Sasural’. He signed up for Hindi films with Dilip Kumar, Sunil Dutt and also with Shammi Kapoor.
Saroj Devi remained one of the most paid actresses in Kannada and Telugu films. He was cast with NT Ram Rao in films like Bhagichakrakram (1968), Uma Chandi Gowri Shankarula Katha (1968), Vijayam Manade (1970), Mayani Mamath (1970), Shakantala and Dana Veera Sora Karna (1979).
B. Saroj Devi was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992. He was also awarded Kalammani by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
After her marriage in 1967, Saroj Devi’s career in Tamil cinema gradually declined, although she was active in Kannada films. Despite acting against the late MGR in 22 films, his last film was with him in 1967.
In this picture of 1957, B. Saroj Devi is seen with SV Ranga Rao. She also dominated the Telugu film industry acting with NT Ram Rao and Akineni Naj Ess Paddy Rao.
Saroj Devi was the only Indian actress to play the lead heroine in 161 consecutive films in 29 years between 1955 and 1984.
In 1961, B. Saroj Devi is seen with Shri Radha. In the film, ‘Thai Solai Thache’. His participation in Tamil films is also ‘Palam Pazamam’ (1961), ‘Wazhakai Vazahwathark’ (1964), ‘Alayamani’ (1962), ‘Peria Idthu Pain’ (1963), ‘Putia Parvai’ (1964), ‘1964) (1964) (1964), Va’ (1966).
In the 1960s, Saroj Devi became a fashion icon among the South Indian women, who mimicked her saris, blouses, jewelery, hairstyles and methods. In particular, Ang Vetu Pillai of Tamil films (1965) and ‘Anbe Via’ (1966) were widely popular in their sarees and jewelery magazines.
Shivaji Ganesan and B. in the Tamil film ‘Paulum Pazamam’. Saroj Devi. Saroj Devi continued to act in Tamil films in front of Shivaji Ganesan after her marriage: ‘N Thambi’ (1968), ‘Anabalipu’ (1969), ‘Anjal Petty 520’ (1969), ‘Arunodayam’ (1971), ‘Tabam Palam’ (1971) (1993),
In her long career, Saroja Devi mainly opted for romantic films in only the 1960s and later emotional and socially relevant from the late 1960s to the late 1980s.
Twice in 1998 and 2005, Saroja Devi presided over the film Juris – 45th National Film Award and 53rd National Film Award. He served as the vice -president of the Kannada Chalnachitra Sangh, and as a member of the local advisory committee of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam.
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Published – July 14, 2025 01:52 pm IST
