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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ActressSaroja Devi donates eyes
The legendary actress B Saroja Devi, who passed away at age 87, was laid to rest with full state honours on Tuesday in her native Dashavara village, in Channapatna taluk, Ramnagara district. The funeral was attended by notable personalities from the Kannada film industry. Chief minister Siddaramaiah, after paying his respects at her residence in Bengaluru, said: "Her passing is a significant loss to the film industry. She entered the film world at a very young age and dedicated nearly seven decades to it, which is a remarkable achievement. I have met her and share good memories with her and have enjoyed watching her notable films." In accordance with her wishes, the actress' eyes were donated to Narayana Nethralaya Monday. An official from Narayana Nethralaya confirmed that her corneas were in good condition and have been successfully retrieved. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
B. Saroja Devi laid to rest with full state honours
Legendary film actor B Saroja Devi was laid to rest in her native village of Dashavara in Channapatna Taluk in Ramanagara district with full state honours on Tuesday (July 15, 2025). The 87-year-old passed away due to age-related ailments at her home in Malleswaram in Bengaluru on Monday (July 14, 2025). Her funeral was held in accordance with Vokkaliga traditions, with burial rites performed. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, along with prominent personalities from the Karnataka film industry, including Jayamala, Sundar Raju, Rockline Venkatesh, Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce President (KFCC) M Narasimhalu, and film producer Basant Kumar Patil, paid their final respects. Speaking to reporters after paying homage at her residence in Bengaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described her demise as 'a major loss to the entire film industry'. 'B Saroja Devi entered the film industry at a very young age and served it for nearly 70 years. That's a tremendous achievement. I have met her so many times. She would talk to everyone with affection,' he said. The Chief Minister added that he enjoyed her performances in Kannada films such as Mallammana Pavaada (1969), Kittur Chennamma (1961), Nyayave Devaru (1971) and Bhagyavantharu (1977). 'She formed a great on-screen chemistry with Dr Rajkumar,' Siddaramaiah added. ALSO READ:How B. Saroja Devi became Kannada cinema's female superstar On Monday, the eyes of Saroja Devi were donated to Narayana Nethralaya as per her wish, hospital officials told reporters. An official from Narayana Nethralaya said that Saroja Devi registered for eye donation five years ago. 'Only corneas have been taken, both her corneas are in good condition,' he added.
India Today
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Legendary South actor B Saroja Devi's eyes donated as per her wishes
Lengedary South actor B Saroja Devi died on July 14 at the age of 87. The eyes of the veteran actor were donated as per her wish. Known for her illustrious career spanning several decades, Saroja Devi succumbed to age-related ailments at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Her eyes were donated to Narayana Nethralaya, a gesture she had wished for some years official from the Dr Rajkumar Eye Bank at Narayana Nethralaya revealed that Saroja Devi had expressed her desire to donate her eyes during a hospital visit years before. "She had spoken about pleading her eyes a few years ago, and once, when she came to the hospital for checkup she spoke to our chairman about her desire to donate her eyes and a card was made for eye donation. It has been about five years since she registered for eye donation," the official told PTI. Following her death, her corneas were harvested and found to be in excellent condition, according to the same official, "Only corneas have been taken, both her corneas are in good condition." These corneas will be transplanted shortly, offering the gift of sight to individuals in Devi's contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled, with a career that saw her acting in numerous films across different languages, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the industry. The funeral of the actor is scheduled for Tuesday, to be carried out according to Vokkaliga traditions in her native Dasavara village, Channapatna taluk, Bengaluru South in the Ramanagara district. Her son, Gowtham, informed the media that the mortal remains will be transferred from Bengaluru to Dasavara, reflecting the family's commitment to honouring her cultural heritage. "The mortal remains will be taken to Dasavara from Bengaluru at 11.30 am on Tuesday," he Devi's legacy in cinema and her generous act of eye donation serve as inspiring examples.- EndsWith inputs from PTIYou May Also Like
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Saroja Devi's eyes donated as per her wish, says doctor: ‘It has been about five years since she registered for it'
The eyes of veteran south Indian actor B Saroja Devi, who died on Monday, were donated to Narayana Nethralaya as per her wish, hospital officials said. Saroja Devi died due to age-related ailments at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. She was 87. B Saroja Devi died at the age of 87 due to age-related ailments.(PTI) "She had spoken about pleading her eyes a few years ago, and once, when she came to the hospital for checkup she spoke to our chairman about her desire to donate her eyes and a card was made for eye donation. It has been about five years since she registered for eye donation," said an official at the Dr Rajkumar eye bank of Narayana Nethralaya. Speaking to reporters here, he said accordingly she has donated her eyes and they will be transplanted in a couple of days. "Only corneas have been taken, both her corneas are in good condition...." The last rites of the legendary actor will be conducted on Tuesday at her native Dasavara village located in Channapatna taluk in Bengaluru South (Ramanagara) district as per Vokkaliga traditions, her son Gowtham told reporters. "The mortal remains will be taken to Dasavara from Bengaluru at 11.30 am on Tuesday..." he said.
Entrepreneur
18-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Physis Capital Secures Over INR 200 Cr to Back High-Impact Startups
You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Physis Capital, the growth-stage venture fund launched by Vinay Bansal, Ankur Mittal, and Mitesh Shah—the founding team of Inflection Point Ventures—has raised over INR 200 crore from marquee institutional investors and family offices, including SUD Life, Haldiram's Family Office, Lotus Holdings, and Narayana Nethralaya. The final close of the fund is expected in the next six to nine months. The fund aims to invest in 15–20 high-impact, tech-driven startups across Pre-Series A to Series B rounds. Physis Capital will deploy initial cheques of USD 1–1.5 million and reserve follow-on investments of USD 1–4 million in high-performing portfolio companies. So far, it has already backed three ventures—Ben & Gaws, CTPL, and STAGE. "With strong support from marquee investors and a clear focus on founder-first investing, Physis Capital is well-positioned to back the next wave of high-impact startups in India," said Vinay Bansal, General Partner, Physis Capital. "We are currently evaluating 8 deals and expect to issue term sheets for 3–4 of them in the coming months, with sectors spanning healthtech, fintech, consumer brands, and quick commerce." The investor base includes notable names such as SUD Life—a JV between Bank of India, Union Bank, and Japan's Dai-ichi Life Holdings—and sector leaders like Narayana Nethralaya, along with influential family offices like Haldiram's and Lotus Holdings. These LPs bring not only capital but also strategic insights and domain expertise. "Our LPs add immense value beyond funding," added Ankur Mittal, General Partner. "Their operational depth and industry networks enhance our investment strategy and help scale our portfolio companies faster." Physis Capital benefits from its leadership's extensive experience: Bansal with over two decades in retail and consumer brands, Mittal's financial acumen from global investment banking, and Mitesh Shah's operational expertise from Ola and BookMyShow. Together, they aim to build a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio that supports India's next generation of category-defining startups.
