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Time of India
2 days ago
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B. Saroja Devi's demise: CM Siddaramaiah pays tribute; announces state honours for final rites
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Veteran Indian actress B. Saroja Devi , a beloved icon of Indian cinema , passed away at the age of 87 at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru on July 14. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that her final rites would be conducted with full state honours. — siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) 'I had met her several times in the past' In a heartfelt statement shared on Twitter, the Chief Minister recalled his many encounters with the actress over the years, describing her as a warm and affectionate individual with a remarkable presence. 'I had met her several times in the past. Wherever we met, she always spoke with great affection and warmth. She was an actress with a wonderful personality,' he said, adding that discussions are underway to name 11th Cross in Malleswaram after her. Legendary South Indian actor B. Saroja Devi dies at 87 Siddaramaiah's Tweet completely read, "I paid my final respects to the mortal remains of the legendary multilingual actress B. Saroja Devi, who passed away in Bengaluru yesterday. B. Saroja Devi was a towering figure in Indian cinema. An exceptional actress, she shone as a star across five languages — Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and more — earning admiration for her versatility and grace. 'I have watched many of her iconic films like 'Mallammana Pavada', 'Kittur Chennamma'' He further wrote, "I had the opportunity to meet Saroja Devi multiple times. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo She always spoke warmly and affectionately with everyone. She carried herself with immense dignity and grace. I have watched many of her iconic films like 'Mallammana Pavada', 'Kittur Chennamma', 'Bhagyavantharu', 'Babruvahana', and 'Nyayave Devaru'. Her passing is a deep loss to the entire film industry. She entered the world of cinema at a young age and remained an artist for over seven decades. She was conferred the title 'Abhinava Saraswati' early in her career. She acted alongside legendary actors across all major film industries — including Dilip Kumar, Rajendra Kumar, Dev Anand, M.G.R., N.T.R., Sivaji Ganesan, and Dr. Rajkumar." He added, "Saroja Devi brought life to every role she played. Even in her personal life, she was known for her disciplined and principled lifestyle. She made immense contributions to the growth of Kannada cinema. Her passing is a profound loss to the industry. I pray that her soul may rest in peace, and may her family find the strength to bear this loss. Her final rites will be performed with full state honours in her hometown. I will be discussing the renaming of the street she lived on in her honour with the Greater Bengaluru authority." PM Modi - Saddened by the passing of the noted film personality Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the late actress. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote: 'Saddened by the passing of the noted film personality, B. Saroja Devi Ji. She will be remembered as an exemplary icon of Indian cinema and culture. Her diverse performances left an indelible mark across generations. Her works, spanning different languages and covering diverse themes, highlighted her versatile nature. My condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti.'
India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
"Final rites of B Saroja Devi will be conducted with full state honours": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 15 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday paid his respects to legendary actress B Saroja Devi, who passed away at the age of 87 and announced that her final rites will be performed with full state honours. In a statement to the media, Siddaramaiah remembered meeting the actress several times in the past and spoke about her warm and kind nature. He praised her long and successful career in Indian cinema and acknowledged her contribution to the film industry across multiple languages. 'I had met her several times in the past. Wherever we met, she always spoke with great affection and warmth. She was an actress with a wonderful personality. May her soul rest in peace. She acted in numerous films. There is a proposal to name 11th Cross in Malleswaram after B. Saroja Devi. Discussions will be held regarding that. Instructions have been given to conduct her final rites with full state honours,' he said. Saroja Devi got her big break with her Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955). She made her Telugu film debut with Pandurang Mahathyam (1957) and acted in several successful films until the late 1970s. The Tamil film Nadodi Mannan (1958) established her as one of the top actresses in Tamil cinema. After her marriage in 1967, she remained the second most sought-after actress in Tamil films until 1974, while she continued to be a top actress in Telugu and Kannada cinema from 1958 to also acted in Hindi films, starting with Paigham (1959) until the mid-1960s. She acted in 161 consecutive films as the female lead between 1955 and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1992. She also received an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University and the Kalaimamani Award of Tamil Nadu. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award in for her work in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films, Saroja Devi's demise has left the industry in shock. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
"Final rites of B Saroja Devi will be conducted with full state honours": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday paid his respects to legendary actress B Saroja Devi , who passed away at the age of 87 and announced that her final rites will be performed with full state honours. In a statement to the media, Siddaramaiah remembered meeting the actress several times in the past and spoke about her warm and kind nature. He praised her long and successful career in Indian cinema and acknowledged her contribution to the film industry across multiple languages. "I had met her several times in the past. Wherever we met, she always spoke with great affection and warmth. She was an actress with a wonderful personality. May her soul rest in peace . She acted in numerous films. There is a proposal to name 11th Cross in Malleswaram after B. Saroja Devi. Discussions will be held regarding that. Instructions have been given to conduct her final rites with full state honours," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Saroja Devi got her big break with her Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955). She made her Telugu film debut with Pandurang Mahathyam (1957) and acted in several successful films until the late 1970s. The Tamil film Nadodi Mannan (1958) established her as one of the top actresses in Tamil cinema. After her marriage in 1967, she remained the second most sought-after actress in Tamil films until 1974, while she continued to be a top actress in Telugu and Kannada cinema from 1958 to 1980. She also acted in Hindi films, starting with Paigham (1959) until the mid-1960s. Live Events She acted in 161 consecutive films as the female lead between 1955 and 1984. Sarojadevi was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1992. She also received an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University and the Kalaimam Award of Tamil Nadu. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Known for her work in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films, Saroja Devi's demise has left the industry in shock.
Mint
2 days ago
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- Mint
'Final rites of B Saroja Devi will be conducted with full state honours': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 15 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday paid his respects to legendary actress B Saroja Devi, who passed away at the age of 87 and announced that her final rites will be performed with full state honours. In a statement to the media, Siddaramaiah remembered meeting the actress several times in the past and spoke about her warm and kind nature. He praised her long and successful career in Indian cinema and acknowledged her contribution to the film industry across multiple languages. "I had met her several times in the past. Wherever we met, she always spoke with great affection and warmth. She was an actress with a wonderful personality. May her soul rest in peace. She acted in numerous films. There is a proposal to name 11th Cross in Malleswaram after B. Saroja Devi. Discussions will be held regarding that. Instructions have been given to conduct her final rites with full state honours," he said. Saroja Devi got her big break with her Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955). She made her Telugu film debut with Pandurang Mahathyam (1957) and acted in several successful films until the late 1970s. The Tamil film Nadodi Mannan (1958) established her as one of the top actresses in Tamil cinema. After her marriage in 1967, she remained the second most sought-after actress in Tamil films until 1974, while she continued to be a top actress in Telugu and Kannada cinema from 1958 to also acted in Hindi films, starting with Paigham (1959) until the mid-1960s. She acted in 161 consecutive films as the female lead between 1955 and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1992. She also received an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University and the Kalaimamani Award of Tamil Nadu. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award in for her work in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films, Saroja Devi's demise has left the industry in shock. (ANI)
