Legendary actress B Saroja Devi sadly passed away on Monday due to health issues related to her age. She took her final breath at her home in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. She was 87 years old.

Saroja Devi, a seasoned actress with more than 200 films under her belt in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, is fondly remembered for her roles in several legendary songs from the Golden Age of Tamil cinema.

Known as “Abhinaya Saraswathi”, B Saroja Devi kicked off her film career in 1955 with the Kannada movie Mahakavi Kalidasa.

A few of her well known pieces are Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, Anna Thangi, Bhakta Kanakadasa, Bale Bangaara, Naagakannike, Bettada Hoovu, Kasturi Nivasa, Nadodi Mannan, Karpoora Karasi, Panduranga Mahatyam, and Thirumanam.She made her most recent appearance in the 2019 Kannada movie Natasaarvabhowma.

Celebrities, politicians, and fans expressed their sorrow on social media over the passing of B Saroja Devi.

Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shared on his X account, “I’m deeply saddened by the news of the passing of veteran Kannada actress B. Saroja Devi. She was affectionately known as Abhinaya Saraswathi (Goddess of Acting) and starred in almost 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Just hearing her name brings back memories of her elegant performances in movies like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, and Anna Thangi. For many decades, she captivated film lovers with her refined artistry. Her departure is a significant loss for Indian cinema. I hope her soul finds peace. My sincere condolences go out to her mourning family and fans”.

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