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Saroja Devi

 B. Saroja Devi, one of the most iconic actresses in Indian cinema, passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 87 in Bengaluru due to age-related illness.



🌟 Legacy Highlights

  • Debut: At age 17 in Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955), a Kannada classic

  • Rise to Fame: Tamil blockbuster Nadodi Mannan (1958) opposite M.G. Ramachandran

  • Languages: Acted in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films

  • Filmography: Over 200 films across 7 decades

  • Record: Lead heroine in 161 consecutive films from 1955 to 1984

  • Titles: Known as Abhinaya Saraswathi and Kannadathu Paingili (Kannada's Parrot)

Awards & Honors

    • Kalaimamani Award (Tamil Nadu)

    • Padma Shri (1969)

    • Padma Bhushan (1992)

      • Kalaimamani Award (Tamil Nadu)

      • Honorary Doctorate from Bangalore University

      • Lifetime Achievement Award (2008)

      🎬 Iconic Collaborations

      Co-StarNotable Films & Impact
      M.G. Ramachandran26 hit films including Enga Veettu Pillai, Anbe Vaa
      Sivaji Ganesan22 hits like Palum Pazhamum, Aalayamani
      N.T. Rama RaoSeetarama Kalyanam, Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
      Dilip KumarBollywood debut in Paigham (1959)

      💬 Tributes

      Celebrities like Rajinikanth, Khushbu Sundar, and Simran mourned her passing, calling her legacy “eternal” and “inspirational”.



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