Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1938 |
| Age | 87 years (died on 14, Jul, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
| Date of Death | 14/07/2025 |
Latest News about B. Saroja Devi
15/07/2025
B. Saroja Devi was posthumously awarded the Karnataka Ratna, the state's highest civilian award, becoming the first woman to receive this honour. The recognition celebrated her extraordinary contributions to Indian cinema across multiple languages and her lasting cultural impact.
14/07/2025
B. Saroja Devi, the legendary Indian actress known as the first lady superstar of Kannada cinema, passed away on 14 July 2025 in Bengaluru at the age of 87 due to age-related ailments. She had appeared in over 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema spanning seven decades. Her body was laid to rest with full state honours in her native village of Dashavara near Bengaluru.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bangalore Saroja Devi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Theresa School, Bengaluru |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Vokkaliga |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Marriage Date | 01/03/1967 |
Family
| Father | Bhairappa (deceased) |
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| Mother | Rudramma |
| Siblings | 3 sisters (elder) |
| Spouse | Sri Harsha |
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Career
| Debut Film |
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| Last Film | Natasaarvabhowma (2019) (Kannada) | ||||||||
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| Notable Contributions |
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| Total Films | Over 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema | ||||||||
| Career Span | Seven decades (1955–2019) |
Style Quotient
| Fashion Influence | B. Saroja Devi became a fashion icon, with fans emulating her stylish sarees and hairdos. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sarojadevib/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saroja Devi was encouraged by her father to pursue acting and learn classical dance from a young age. | |
| 2. As a child, she often accompanied her father to studios where he taught her about dance. | |
| 3. Noticed by filmmaker B.R. Krishnamurthy at age 13 but declined an offer to act. | |
| 4. Starred in the Kannada film 'Rathnagiri Rahasya' and the Tamil film 'Thangamalai Ragasiyam' in 1957, gaining instant recognition. | |
| 5. She became one of the highest-paid actresses in both Kannada and Telugu cinema. | |
| 6. Collaborated extensively with M.G. Ramachandran, starring in 26 consecutive hit films together. | |
| 7. Was featured on several cultural panels and contributed to the film industry beyond acting. | |
| 8. After her husband's death in 1986, she took a one-year hiatus from acting. | |
| 9. Lived a private life post-retirement and was selective about her film roles, choosing to focus on meaningful cinema. | |
| 10. Appeared in television shows and even had her life depicted in films. | |
| 11. Regarded as the first lady superstar of Kannada cinema. |