The Timeless Star: Remembering B Saroja Devi’s Legendary Journey

At the age of 87, legendary South Indian actress B Saroja Devi dies

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Age-related illnesses claimed her life on July 14, 2025, at her home in Malleswaram, Bengaluru

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B Saroja Devi's expressive acting and charm earned her the nicknames "Abhinaya Saraswathi" and "Kannadathu Paingili "

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She appeared in more than 200 Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi motion pictures

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Mahakavi Kalidasa, a 1955 Kannada film, marked the beginning of her cinematic career at the age of 17

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Her role opposite M.G. Ramachandran in the Tamil classic Nadodi Mannan (1958) catapulted her to national prominence

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For her contributions to Indian cinema, B Saroja Devi was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992

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Her success in four languages earned her the title of "Chaturbhasha Taare," making her the first Kannada actress

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An era in Indian cinema comes to an end with her passing. She will live on as an enduring legend

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