The Indian film industry lost the legendary Kannada actress, B Saroja Devi, on July 14 at the age of 87. Known for her iconic performances in several languages, she gained the title of Abhinaya Saraswathi due to her immense success. The news of her demise has left the Indian cinema in mourning. Heartfelt tributes from celebrities and political leaders poured in as they cherished her extraordinary contributions spanning decades.
Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeepa remembered the iconic work of Saroja Devi and paid heartfelt tribute. He wrote on X, “Known as the Goddess of Acting, the multilingual star Mrs. Saroja Devi has set out with her charm. Possessing the pride of many languages, she has acted alongside numerous legends, becoming the character itself and remaining eternal on the silver screen. Like a Parijata flower, she has lived a full life with her fragrance and has now departed from us. Humble salutations to the Goddess of Art.”
ಅಭಿನಯ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಎಂದೇ ಹೆಸರಾದ ಬಹುಭಾಷಾ ತಾರೆ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಸರೋಜ ದೇವಿ ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಮೋಹಕತೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಹೊರಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ.ಹಲವು ಭಾಷೆಗಳ ಪ್ರೌಡಿಮೆ ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದ ಅವರು ಅನೇಕ ದಿಗ್ಗಜರೊಂದಿಗೆ ನಟಿಸಿ ತಾನೇ ಪಾತ್ರವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿತೆರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶಾಶ್ವತವಾಗಿ ಉಳಿದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಪಾರಿಜಾತ ಪುಷ್ಪವೊಂದು ತನ್ನ ಪರಿಮಳದೊಂದಿಗೆ ತುಂಬು ಜೀವನ ನೆಡೆಸಿ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಆಗಲಿ… pic.twitter.com/tlu6Tzfi4V
— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) July 14, 2025
Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah also penned a heartfelt note as he remembered the late actress. He wrote, “The news of the passing of senior Kannada actress B. Sarojadevi has caused deep sorrow. She had acted in approximately 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, earning fame as the goddess of acting. The moment Sarojadevi is mentioned, her captivating performances in films like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, and Annathangi come to mind. Her departure, having entertained audiences for decades through refined films, is a significant loss to Indian cinema. I pray that Sarojadevi’s soul finds peace. My condolences to her grieving family and fans.”
ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟಿ ಬಿ.ಸರೋಜಾದೇವಿ ಅವರ ನಿಧನವಾರ್ತೆ ನೋವುಂಟುಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗವು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ತಮಿಳು, ತೆಲುಗು ಮತ್ತು ಹಿಂದಿಯ ಸುಮಾರು 200 ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಟಿಸಿ, ಅಭಿನಯ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಎಂದೇ ಖ್ಯಾತರಾಗಿದ್ದರು.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) July 14, 2025
ಸರೋಜಾದೇವಿ ಎಂದಾಕ್ಷಣ ಕಿತ್ತೂರು ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ, ಬಬ್ರುವಾಹನ, ಅಣ್ಣತಂಗಿ ಮುಂತಾದ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಅವರ ಮನೋಜ್ಞ ಅಭಿನಯ… pic.twitter.com/ZOVdrXGqlp
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar further wrote, “Farewell with love to the Goddess of Acting.. The news of the passing of B. Sarojadevi, the veteran actress renowned as the Goddess of Acting, has brought sorrow. She acted in five languages, including Kannada, served the film industry for six decades, and earned widespread acclaim. May God grant eternal peace to her departed soul. May the Lord give strength to her countless fans and family members to bear this pain. Om Shanti.”
ಅಭಿನಯ ಸರಸ್ವತಿಗೆ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ವಿದಾಯ..
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) July 14, 2025
ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟಿ, ಅಭಿನಯ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಎಂದೇ ಖ್ಯಾತರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಬಿ. ಸರೋಜಾ ದೇವಿ ಅವರ ನಿಧನದ ಸುದ್ದಿ ನೋವು ತಂದಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಪಂಚ ಭಾಷೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಟಿಸಿ, 6 ದಶಕಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ, ಸೈ ಎನಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರು.
ಅಗಲಿದ ಅವರ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ದೇವರು ಚಿರಶಾಂತಿಯನ್ನು ನೀಡಲಿ. ಅಪಾರ… pic.twitter.com/ea7LP77N2q
R Ashoka, the Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, also remembered her contribution to Indian cinema and wrote, “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mrs. B. Sarojadevi, a veteran actress of the Kannada film industry, famously known as the ‘Goddess of Acting.’ Having acted as the lead actress in over 160 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, her departure is an irreparable loss not only to Kannada but to the entire Indian film industry. I pray that the Almighty grants eternal peace to her soul and gives strength to her family members and fans to bear the pain of this loss. Om Shanti.”
ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟಿ, ‘ಅಭಿನಯ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ’ ಎಂದೇ ಹೆಸರುವಾಸಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಬಿ.ಸರೋಜಾದೇವಿ ಅವರ ನಿಧನದ ಸುದ್ದಿ ತಿಳಿದು ದುಃಖವಾಯಿತು.
— R. Ashoka (@RAshokaBJP) July 14, 2025
ಕನ್ನಡ, ತಮಿಳು, ತೆಲುಗು ಮತ್ತು ಹಿಂದಿ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಮಾರು 160ಕ್ಕೂ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಾಯಕ ನಟಿಯಾಗಿ ಅಭಿನಯಿಸಿದ್ದ ಅವರ ಅಗಲಿಕೆಯಿಂದ, ಕನ್ನಡ ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲದೆ ಇಡೀ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗಕ್ಕೆ… pic.twitter.com/AtBSv4wJSL
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