B. Saroja Devi, one of the most celebrated leading ladies of South Indian cinema whose cross-industry stardom spanned Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi-language films, died July 14 at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. She was 87. The veteran actor had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time.

The film community in India is mourning the death of B. Saroja Devi, who passed away aged 87 at her home in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, after battling

Veteran actress B Saroja Devi passed away at 87, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema with a career spanning six decades and performances in over 200 films. Prime Minister Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offer condolences,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar, and other political leaders expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran South Indian actress B. Saroja Devi, who passed away on Monday at the age of 87.

B Saroja Devi, who passed away at 87 on Monday (July 14, 2025), is a great example of a self-made star. Debuting in Kannada with Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955), she broke the glass ceiling to become a pan-India phenomenon and came to be hailed as the first female superstar of Kannada cinema.

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi passed into the ages on Monday, July 14, in Bengaluru, film industry sources said. She was 87. She died due to age-related ailments at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, according to sources. She was fondly called ' Kannadathu Paingili ' (Kannada's parrot).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the demise of veteran actor B Saroja Devi, at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy that spans over six decades in Indian cinema.

Veteran actress B Saroja Devi, known for her work in over 200 films across various Indian languages, passed away at 87. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute, remembering her significant contribution to Indian cinema.

The Indian film industry has lost one of its most iconic and celebrated actresses, B Saroja Devi, who passed away on 14 July in Bangalore at the age of 87. She had been unwell for some time and breathed her last surrounded by family and well-wishers.

Veteran South Indian actor B Saroja Devi left the South Indian cinema, mourning after she died on Monday. Often known as the first female superstar of Kannada cinema, she was 87 years old at the time of her death and reportedly succumbed to age-related ailments on Monday morning.