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India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Veteran actor B. Sarojadevi passes away, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, others pay tribute
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Veteran actress B. Sarojadevi, who has acted in about 200 films over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 87. Known for her work in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films, Sarojadevi's demise has left the industry in shock. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid tribute to the late actress in his post, 'The news of the passing of senior Kannada actress B. Sarojadevi has caused deep sorrow. She had acted in approximately 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, earning fame as the goddess of acting. The moment one mentions Sarojadevi, her captivating performances in films like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, and Annathangi come to mind,' he wrote on X. Siddaramaiah added, 'Her departure, having entertained audiences for decades through refined films, is a significant loss to Indian cinema. I pray that Sarojadevi's soul finds peace. My condolences to her grieving family and fans,' he wrote on X. The Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka also remembered the contribution of Sarojadevi to Indian cinema, saying, 'I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mrs. B. Sarojadevi, a veteran actress of the Kannada film industry, famously known as the 'Goddess of Acting.' Having acted as the lead actress in over 160 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, her departure is an irreparable loss not only to Kannada but to the entire Indian film industry. I pray that the Almighty grants eternal peace to her soul and gives strength to her family members and fans to bear the pain of this loss. Om Shanti.' Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed grief over the passing away of legendary actor, 'Farewell with love to the Goddess of Acting.. The news of the passing of B. Sarojadevi, the veteran actress renowned as the Goddess of Acting, has brought sorrow. She acted in five languages, including Kannada, served the film industry for six decades, and earned widespread acclaim. May God grant eternal peace to her departed soul. May the Lord give strength to her countless fans and family members to bear this pain. Om Shanti,' wrote Shivakumar. Sarojadevi got her big break with her Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955). She made her Telugu film debut with Pandurang Mahathyam (1957) and acted in several successful films until the late 1970s. The Tamil film Nadodi Mannan (1958) established her as one of the top actresses in Tamil cinema. After her marriage in 1967, she remained the second most sought-after actress in Tamil films until 1974, while she continued to be a top actress in Telugu and Kannada cinema from 1958 to 1980. She also acted in Hindi films, starting with Paigham (1959) until the mid-1960s. She acted in 161 consecutive films as the female lead between 1955 and 1984. Sarojadevi was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1992. She also received an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University and the Kalaimamani Award of Tamil Nadu. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. (ANI)
India.com
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Veteran Actress B Saroja Devi Dies; Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar And Others Offer Condolences
Bengaluru : Veteran actress B. Sarojadevi, who has acted in about 200 films over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 87. Known for her work in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films, Sarojadevi's demise has left the industry in shock. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid tribute to the late actress in his post, "The news of the passing of senior Kannada actress B. Sarojadevi has caused deep sorrow. She had acted in approximately 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, earning fame as the goddess of acting. The moment one mentions Sarojadevi, her captivating performances in films like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, and Annathangi come to mind," he wrote on X. 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… — Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) July 14, 2025 Siddaramaiah added, "Her departure, having entertained audiences for decades through refined films, is a significant loss to Indian cinema. I pray that Sarojadevi's soul finds peace. My condolences to her grieving family and fans," he wrote on X. The Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka also remembered the contribution of Sarojadevi to Indian cinema, saying, "I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mrs. B. Sarojadevi, a veteran actress of the Kannada film industry, famously known as the 'Goddess of Acting.' Having acted as the lead actress in over 160 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, her departure is an irreparable loss not only to Kannada but to the entire Indian film industry. I pray that the Almighty grants eternal peace to her soul and gives strength to her family members and fans to bear the pain of this loss. Om Shanti." Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed grief over the passing away of legendary actor, "Farewell with love to the Goddess of Acting.. The news of the passing of B. Sarojadevi, the veteran actress renowned as the Goddess of Acting, has brought sorrow. She acted in five languages, including Kannada, served the film industry for six decades, and earned widespread acclaim. May God grant eternal peace to her departed soul. May the Lord give strength to her countless fans and family members to bear this pain. Om Shanti," wrote Shivakumar. 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 Sarojadevi got her big break with her Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955). She made her Telugu film debut with Pandurang Mahathyam (1957) and acted in several successful films until the late 1970s. The Tamil film Nadodi Mannan (1958) established her as one of the top actresses in Tamil cinema. After her marriage in 1967, she remained the second most sought-after actress in Tamil films until 1974, while she continued to be a top actress in Telugu and Kannada cinema from 1958 to 1980. She also acted in Hindi films, starting with Paigham (1959) until the mid-1960s. She acted in 161 consecutive films as the female lead between 1955 and 1984. Sarojadevi was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1992. She also received an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University and the Kalaimamani Award of Tamil Nadu. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
After Bengaluru gets 4,500 e-buses, MLA asks H.D. Kumaraswamy to extend scheme to North Karnataka
In a bid to bridge the transportation infrastructure gap in North Karnataka, Arvind Chandrakant Bellad, MLA from Hubballi-Dharwad West and Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, has written to Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy seeking the allocation of electric buses under the PM e-Drive initiative to underserved cities in the region. Hubballi MLA Arvind Bellad(Wikipedia) Also Read - Bengaluru has more techies than California: Mohandas Pai urges DK Shivakumar to help city's growth What Bellad wrote in the letter? In his letter, Bellad welcomed the central government's push for sustainable public transport and acknowledged the allotment of around 4,500 electric buses to Bengaluru under the initiative. However, he stressed that rapidly growing cities in North Karnataka, such as Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Ballari, and Vijayapura, are in urgent need of enhanced public transportation systems and should also receive their fair share of electric buses. 'These districts are witnessing increasing transport demand and would greatly benefit from green mobility solutions, both in terms of environmental impact and economic development,' Bellad stated. The MLA argued that many North Karnataka cities already have the basic infrastructure in place for such a rollout, including KSRTC depots and BRT corridors, which would allow for a swift and cost-effective deployment of electric buses. He added that equitable distribution of the PM e-Drive fleet would help address the regional imbalance in state-level infrastructure. Also Read - 'Why is she even here?': Canara Bank official faces backlash for not understanding Kannada. Watch Bellad also pointed out that the move would boost local employment, strengthen the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, and support the broader goals of the National Clean Air Programme. He urged the Centre to consider these factors while expanding the program beyond Bengaluru. 'This step would reflect the government's commitment to inclusive growth and ensure balanced development across Karnataka,' he concluded. The PM e-Drive scheme is part of the Centre's green mobility push, aimed at reducing vehicular emissions and promoting cleaner modes of public transport across India.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Commonwealth conference. Khadar meets Om Birla thanks him
New Delhi/Mangaluru: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U.T. Khader Farid met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on Tuesday and expressed gratitude for selecting Karnataka as the venue for the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference, scheduled to be held on September 9 and 10, 2025. During the meeting, Speaker Khader discussed plans for the high-profile event, which will see participation from Presiding Officers of all State Legislative Assemblies across India, and for the first time, Presiding Officers from Commonwealth nations. The deliberations also touched upon key subjects to be discussed during the conference sessions. Khader proposed that the inaugural ceremony of the conference be held on September 8, 2025, on the grand steps of the Vidhana Soudha, highlighting the architectural and symbolic significance of the state legislature. He also briefed the Lok Sabha Speaker about several progressive reforms recently introduced in the functioning of the Karnataka Assembly, which aim to modernise legislative processes and improve transparency and public engagement. In response, Speaker Om Birla assured full support from the Lok Sabha Secretariat and said the hosting of an international-level parliamentary event would be a matter of pride for Karnataka and a significant milestone in the state's legislative history. Karnataka Assembly Secretary M.K. Vishalakshi and senior officials from the Lok Sabha Secretariat were also present during the meeting.
Hans India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Rs 1,350 cr development push counters BJP's ‘no funds' narrative: CM
Davangere: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday laid the foundation for development projects worth Rs 1,350 crore in Davangere district and hit out at the BJP for its accusations that the state government lacks the financial strength to deliver on its promises. Later, speaking at a public function, Siddaramaiah said, 'In a single day, we have inaugurated and launched development works worth?1,350 crore. If we had no money, could this have been possible? The BJP's lies stand exposed.' Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the CM said, 'What use is a 56-inch chest when there's no space in it for the poor and the middle class? His chest might be wide, but there is no compassion inside it.' Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of deliberately spreading misinformation. 'From the Prime Minister down to the local BJP leaders, they claimed that our guarantees would never be implemented. Today, all five guarantees are in force. People across Karnataka, including BJP voters, are benefiting,' he said. Highlighting Karnataka's fiscal strength, he pointed out that the state now boasts one of the largest budgets and ranks second in the country for GST collection. 'This proves our economy is growing and progressing,' the chief minister asserted. In a direct comparison with the previous BJP government, Siddaramaiah said, 'When they were in power, not a single house was given to the people. Today, we allotted 1,892 houses to the urban working class in Davangere district alone.' The CM emphasised that his government's goal is to empower all sections of society, irrespective of caste, class, or religion. 'We are committed to economic and social justice as envisioned by Dr B R Ambedkar. We don't see caste or party lines when it comes to development,' he said. Siddaramaiah also challenged BJP state president B Y Vijayendra and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka for a public debate on the state's finances and developmental progress. 'If what I said about the Centre's betrayal is false, I will never step on a public stage again,' he declared. The CM criticised the central government's alleged apathy towards Karnataka, stating that the 15th Finance Commission had discriminated against the state to the tune of Rs 11,500 crore.
