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New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
PM Modi remembers legendary actor Saroja Devi as an 'exemplary icon of Indian cinema'
BENGALURU: Expressing deep sadness over the demise of multi-lingual actor B Saroja Devi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered her as an 'exemplary icon of Indian cinema'. 'Saddened by the passing of the noted film personality, B Saroja Devi Ji. She will be remembered as an exemplary icon of Indian cinema and culture. Her diverse performances left an indelible mark across generations. Her works, spanning different languages and covering diverse themes, highlighted her versatile nature. My condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti,' the PM said on social media. Fondly called 'Abhinaya Saraswathi' in Kannada and 'Kannadathu Paingili' in Tamil, the 87-year-old star passed away at her Malleswaram residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning. Hundreds of people, including politicians and film personalities, paid homage to the legendary actress. All-India Congress Committee General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka, actors Shivrajkumar, Jaggesh, and Upendra, Bengaluru Rural MP Dr CN Manjunath, former ministers TB Jayachandra and Janardhana Reddy, Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce President Narasimhalu and others paid their last respects to the actress. The mortal remains will be kept till Tuesday morning and at 11.30 am, it will be taken to her village Dashavara in Channapatna for the last rites, informed her son Harsha Gautham. The family had decided to donate her eyes and the procedure was completed. The actress will be laid to rest with state honours. CM Siddaramaiah also expressed his condolence. 'The news of the death of veteran Kannada actress is painful. Her departure is a great loss to the Indian film industry. May Sarojadevi's soul rest in peace. My condolences to the bereaved family and fans said,' the chief minister said. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy also paid his tributes. 'Sarojadevi, who acted with all the leading actors of all Indian languages, including the great actor Dr Rajkumar, was the goddess of acting for her fans. Her unique acting kept us all spellbound. She has made a huge contribution to enriching the Kannada silver screen; she has acted in more than 200 films, including Kittur Rani Chennamma and Babruvahana. Her passing is a great loss to the film industry and the nation. May her soul rest in peace and may God grant her family and fans the strength to bear this grief,' he said.
The Hindu
5 days ago
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B. Saroja Devi death: Karnataka leaders pay tributes to a timeless icon
Karnataka leaders, including CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, condoled the death of veteran actor B. Saroja Devi, who passed away owing to age-related ailments on July 14, 2025. 'I am deeply pained by the news of the passing of veteran Kannada actress B. Saroja Devi. Having performed in approximately 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages, she became popular as 'Abhinaya Saraswathi',' he said in a post on X. Recalling her captivating performances in films like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, and Anna Thangi, he said her departure 'is a significant loss to Indian cinema.' ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟಿ ಬಿ.ಸರೋಜಾದೇವಿ ಅವರ ನಿಧನವಾರ್ತೆ ನೋವುಂಟುಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗವು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ತಮಿಳು, ತೆಲುಗು ಮತ್ತು ಹಿಂದಿಯ ಸುಮಾರು 200 ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಟಿಸಿ, ಅಭಿನಯ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಎಂದೇ ಖ್ಯಾತರಾಗಿದ್ದರು. ಸರೋಜಾದೇವಿ ಎಂದಾಕ್ಷಣ ಕಿತ್ತೂರು ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ, ಬಬ್ರುವಾಹನ, ಅಣ್ಣತಂಗಿ ಮುಂತಾದ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಅವರ ಮನೋಜ್ಞ ಅಭಿನಯ… — CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) July 14, 2025 Bidding a fond farewell to the 'Goddess of Performance', Mr. D.K. Shivakumar also expressed sorrow at her passing. Speaking to the media near her home in Sadashivanagar in Bengaluru, he said her demise felt like a personal loss as she hailed from his home district. 'She has the distinction of having acted as the female lead in 161 films. Even the Tamil film industry used to call her the 'Kannada Sundargini'. This is a small example of her artistic ability,' he said. ಅಭಿನಯ ಸರಸ್ವತಿಗೆ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ವಿದಾಯ.. ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟಿ, ಅಭಿನಯ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಎಂದೇ ಖ್ಯಾತರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಬಿ. ಸರೋಜಾ ದೇವಿ ಅವರ ನಿಧನದ ಸುದ್ದಿ ನೋವು ತಂದಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಪಂಚ ಭಾಷೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಟಿಸಿ, 6 ದಶಕಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ, ಸೈ ಎನಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರು. ಅಗಲಿದ ಅವರ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ದೇವರು ಚಿರಶಾಂತಿಯನ್ನು ನೀಡಲಿ. ಅಪಾರ… — DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) July 14, 2025 Karnataka BJP State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra mourned the Kannada film industry's irreparable loss with the death of the Padmashri and Padmabhushan recipient. 'Having acted alongside legendary actors like Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar, and others, she not only contributed to the Kannada film industry but also left an indelible mark as a multilingual actress in the world of art. Her performances in films across multiple languages, including Amarashilpi Jakanachari, Mallammana Pavada, Bhagyavantharu, and Babruvahana, will remain eternal in the hearts of art lovers,' he said. Induestries Minister M.B. Patil and Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar also expressed their condolences. Calling Saroja Devi 'a timeless icon Indian cinema', he said, 'A proud daughter of Karnataka, she captivated audiences across languages with grace and brilliance. From Mahakavi Kalidasa to Nadodi Mannan, her journey defined an era in Indian cinema. With over 200 films to her name, she remains an eternal inspiration. Her contributions to art and culture will always be remembered. Om Shanti.' ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಪುತ್ರಿ, ಭಾರತೀಯ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದ ಮಹಾನ್ ಕಲಾವಿದೆ, ಪದ್ಮಶ್ರೀ, ಪದ್ಮಭೂಷಣ, ಡಾ. ಬಿ. ಸರೋಜದೇವಿಯವರು ಈ ಜಗತ್ತು ತೊರೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂಬ ಸುದ್ದಿ ಅಪಾರ ನೋವು ತಂದಿದೆ. ಮಹಾಕವಿ ಕಾಳಿದಾಸರಿಂದ ನಾಡೋಡಿ ಮನ್ನನ್‌ವರೆಗೆ, ಅವರ ಪ್ರಯಾಣವು ಭಾರತೀಯ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಯುಗವನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡ, ತಮಿಳು, ತೆಲುಗು, ಹಿಂದಿ… — M B Patil (@MBPatil) July 14, 2025
