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Legendary Actress B. Saroja Devi Passes Away at 87

7/15/2025

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B. Saroja Devi, the iconic South Indian actress, has left us at the age of 87 in Bengaluru. With a remarkable career spanning from the mid-1950s to the 1980s, she graced over 160 films in multiple languages. Honored with prestigious awards like the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, her legacy continues to inspire, as heartfelt tributes flood in from the film community.

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B. Saroja Devi, the iconic South Indian actress, has left us at the age of 87 in Bengaluru. With a remarkable career spanning from the mid-1950s to the 1980s, she graced over 160 films in multiple languages. Honored with prestigious awards like the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, her legacy continues to inspire, as heartfelt tributes flood in from the film community.