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Veteran actor Saroja Devi passes away at 87 due to age-related illness

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi, known for her extensive work in regional cinema, passed away at the age of 87 on Monday (July 14, 2025). 

The actor, who breathed her last in Bengaluru, was reported to have been suffering from age-related illness.

Hailed as the first superstar of Kannada cinema, Saroja Devi debuted with the 1955 movie Mahakavi Kalidasa. She went on to star in classics such as School Master (1958), Kittur Chennamma (1961), Amarashilpi Jakanachari (1963), Mallammana Pavada (1968)and more.

Legendary actor M.G. Ramachandran cast her in Nadodi Mannan, following which she went on to become a popular name in the Tamil film industry. 

Her well-known film with the legendary Sivaji Ganesan includes Bhaaga Pirivinai (1959). She starred with Sivaji Ganesan in 22 movies.

With MGR, Saroja Devi starred in more than 20 movies. Palum Pazhamum, Vazhkai Vazhvatharke (1964), Aalayamani (1962), Periya Idathu Penn (1963), Puthiya Paravai (1964), Panakkara Kudumbam (1964), Enga Veetu Pillai (1965) and Anbe Vaa (1966) are her other noteable works in Tamil cinema.


Source: thehindu

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