Veteran Actress B. Saroja Devi Passes Away: Karnataka Leaders Pay Tribute

Fast summary

• Veteran actress B. Saroja Devi passed away: Renowned Kannada cinema icon, known as ‘Abhinaya Saraswathi,’ died on July 14, 2025, due to age-related ailments.
• Career Milestones: Saroja Devi acted in over 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and hindi languages and was a recipient of prestigious awards such as Padma shri and Padma Bhushan. She was the first Indian actress to play lead roles consecutively in 161 films over nearly three decades (1955-1984).
• Tributes from Karnataka leaders: CM Siddaramaiah described her departure as “a important loss to indian cinema.” Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar highlighted her contribution as a multilingual artist and recalled her influence on the Tamil industry who called her “Kannada Sundargini.” Other leaders including BJP’s B.Y. Vijayendra mourned her loss and celebrated performances in classics like Amarashilpi Jakanachari, Babruvahana, and Mallammana Pavada.
• Industry Recognition: The late actress was honored at both state levels (Kalaimamani Award by Tamil Nadu) and nationally with roles alongside icons like Rajkumar, Sivaji Ganesan, M.G. Ramachandran among others.

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