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Deccan Herald
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Legendary actor B Saroja Devi passes away
Veteran South Indian actor B Saroja Devi, the first superstar of Kannada cinema who went onto act in about 200 films in different languages, died here on Monday. She was 87. She died due to age-related ailments at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. According to film industry sources, she was found unconscious at her residence and was rushed to a hospital nearby, where she was declared brought dead. The doe eyed beauty, who made her debut when she was 17-years-old in a Kannada film, 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' (1955), went on to become a legend in not just Kannada, but also Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. She has acted in about 200 films. However, it was in Tamil cinema that she shone the brightest, particularly alongside M G Ramachandran (MGR), the iconic Tamil superstar and former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, who considered her his 'lucky mascot'.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suriya tributes Saroja Devi on social media: Actor recalls her love and childlike spirit
Actor '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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Remembering B. Saroja Devi: A timeless multilingual film icon
B. Saroja Devi , known for her legendary work in regional cinema, passed away at the age of 87 on Monday (July 14, 2025). The veteran actor, who breathed her last in Bengaluru, was reported to have been suffering from age-related illness. Hailed as the first superstar of Kannada cinema, Saroja Devi debuted with the 1955 movie Mahakavi Kalidasa. In Tamil, she starred alongside the great actors of yesteryears — particularly the two top heroes, M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Sivaji Ganesan — and dominated the field for decades. Though Saroja Devi largely navigated between Tamil and Kannada cinema, she made her presence felt considerably in Telugu cinema. She played the titular character in the 1966 film Shakuntala, was cast as Mandodari in Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961) and Subhadra in Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham (1963). The news of her death cast a spell of gloom, drawing reactions from members of the film fraternity and fans. CM Siddaramaiah announced that her final rites would be conducted with full State honours. Here is a list of stories about the actor's stellar career and reactions from the world of Indian cinema.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Saroja Devi: Doe-eyed beauty who held audience in thrall
BENGALURU: Legendary actor B Saroja Devi, the doe-eyed 'Abhinaya Saraswati' who held the southern film industries in thrall, passed away at her residence in Bengaluru early on Monday due to age-related health issues. She was 87. Born on January 7, 1938, in Bengaluru, Saroja Devi was encouraged by her parents, especially by her father, a police officer, to learn dance, which eventually opened the doors to the silver screen, and she made her debut in national award-winning Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa in 1955. In a career spanning seven decades and over 200 films, she ruled hearts across languages —Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi. While being active in multiple languages was quite normal in those days, the hallmark of her career was her stellar success in each of these industries. She had an enviable number of superhits with repeated pairings opposite the legends of various industries, including MG Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, and Gemini Ganesan in Tamil, Dr Rajkumar in Kannada, and N T Rama Rao in Telugu. But it was in Tamil cinema that she shone the brightest, particularly alongside M G Ramachandran (MGR), the iconic superstar, former CM and founder of the AIADMK, who considered her his 'lucky mascot'. They acted in 48 films together and their very first film, Nadodi Mannan (1958), catapulted the 'Kannadathu Paingili' (Kannada's parrot) to superstardom overnight. Some of their other films like Anbe Vaa (1966) and Arasa Kattalai (1967) have been celebrated as cult classics. Her well-known films with legendary Sivaji Ganesan included Bhaaga Pirivinai (1959), Palum Pazhamum (1961), and Aalayamani (1962). She had starred with Sivaji Ganesan in 22 movies. Her notable works in other languages included Amarashilpi Jakanachari, Bhagyavantharu, Babruvahana, and Katha Sangama in Kannada.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Doe-eyed beauty who held audience in thrall
CHENNAI: Legendary actor B Saroja Devi, the doe-eyed 'Abhinaya Saraswati' who held the southern film industries in thrall, passed away at her residence in Bengaluru early on Monday due to age-related health issues. She was 87. Born on January 7, 1938, in Bengaluru, Saroja Devi was encouraged by her parents, especially by her father, a police officer, to learn dance, which eventually opened the doors to the silver screen, and she made her debut in national award-winning Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa in 1955. In a career spanning seven decades and over 200 films, she ruled hearts across languages —Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi. While being active in multiple languages was quite normal in those days, the hallmark of her career was her stellar success in each of these industries. She had an enviable number of superhits with repeated pairings opposite the legends of various industries, including MG Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, and Gemini Ganesan in Tamil, Dr Rajkumar in Kannada, and N T Rama Rao in Telugu. But it was in Tamil cinema that she shone the brightest, particularly alongside M G Ramachandran (MGR), the iconic superstar, former CM and founder of the AIADMK, who considered her his 'lucky mascot'. They acted in 26 films together and their very first film, Nadodi Mannan (1958), catapulted the 'Kannadathu Paingli' (Kannada's parrot) to superstardom overnight. Some of their other films like Anbe Vaa (1966) and Arasa Kattalai (1967) have been celebrated as cult classics. Her well-known films with legendary Sivaji Ganesan included Bhaaga Pirivinai (1959), Palum Pazhamum (1961), and Aalayamani (1962). She had starred with Sivaji Ganesan in 22 movies. Her notable works in other languages included Amarashilpi Jakanachari, Bhagyavantharu, Babruvahana, and Katha Sangama in Kannada.
