B. Saroja Devi

Acting

Born July 1, 1938 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Died July 14, 2025

Also known as Saroja Devi · Sarojadevi · Saroja Devi B.

Biography

B. Saroja Devi was an Indian actress who appeared in 200 Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films over seven decades. She was one of the most successful actresses in the history of Indian cinema. She is regarded as the first lady superstar of Kannada cinema. Posthumously, Saroja Devi became the first women to be awarded the Karnataka Ratna, state's highest civilian award.

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