Suriya tributes Saroja Devi on social media: Actor recalls her love and childlike spirit
's emotional tribute to legendary actress
after her passing. He shared his heartfelt message on social media, remembering her love, kindness, and joyful nature.
Suriya Sivakumar's heartfelt tribute to B. Saroja Devi
Actor Suriya Sivakumar's heartfelt tribute to legendary Tamil actress B.
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Saroja Devi, following the news of her passing. According to the reports of News18, Suriya expressed his sorrow and respect through a post on X (formerly Twitter).
He began his message by saying he was saddened by the demise of 'Saroja Devi Amma,' using the affectionate Tamil term 'Amma' (mother), showing the personal bond and emotional connection he felt towards her.
In his tribute, Suriya recalled how Saroja Devi had always shown immense affection to him and his family.
He wrote, 'Saddened by the demise of Saroja Devi Amma. She always showered me & my family with a lot of love." Further, he spoke about working with her, saying, 'She was a child at heart, and we have our fond memories working with her for Aadhavan. A lot of respect for her legacy & stature" highlighting her kind and caring nature.
This statement reflects that their relationship was more than just professional; she treated him and his loved ones with warmth and motherly love.
Suriya also described her as 'a child at heart.' With these words, he remembered her joyful and innocent nature, saying that even in her old age, she had a playful and lively spirit. This shows that beyond being a respected actress, Saroja Devi was someone who carried a simple and cheerful attitude in life, which left a lasting impression on those who knew her.
Suriya and Saroja Devi had worked together in the 2009 Tamil film 'Aadhavan', directed by K.S.
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Ravikumar. In that movie, Saroja Devi played the role of Suriya's mother. The film turned out to be a hit at the box office.
About B. Saroja Devi
Saroja Devi started her film career at the young age of 17 with the Kannada film 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' in 1955. Her performance in that film was so impressive that she received a National Award. She continued to give several successful performances in Kannada cinema. Later in 1958, after the huge success of 'Nadodi Mannan', where she acted with M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), she became a popular face in Tamil cinema too.
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