Veteran actor B Saroja Devi, a towering figure in Indian cinema across languages, died at the age of 87 in Bengaluru due to age-related ailments. Known for her prolific work in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films, she was one of the earliest pan-Indian female stars whose career shaped the golden era of South Indian cinema. Her death has left a void across industries, with prominent stars and colleagues paying heartfelt tributes on social media.

After actors Rajinikanth and Khushbu Sundar offered their condolences, actor Shiva Rajkumar personally visited the late actor’s residence to offer his respects to the family.

Remembering her with deep emotion, he told the media, “We cannot forget her. She was a good person. She showed love and affection like a mother. I can say that I have lost my mother…”

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Actor Sudeep paid tribute with a heartfelt note in Kannada on X, writing, “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”

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Darshan expressed his sadness in a Kannada post, writing, “The news of the passing of the veteran artist, Padma Bhushan B. Sarojadevi, renowned as the Saraswati of acting, has deeply saddened me. Praying for eternal peace for her soul, I beseech God to grant strength to her family and her countless fans to bear the pain of her departure. Om Shanti.”

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Ramya offered a personal reflection, writing, “Saroja Devi avru was a family friend and every time we met, she shared so many personal anecdotes from her life, most of them humorous — she was always full of life and impeccably dressed! What a legacy of work she leaves behind for all her fans! She will be missed.”

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Simran, who acted with Saroja Devi in the Tamil film ‘Once More’, shared, “The iconic Saroja Devi amma is no more, but her legacy in Indian cinema will remain eternal. I was blessed to share the screen with her in ‘Once More’, a moment of pride that feels even more precious today. My deepest respects and prayers. May her soul rest in peace. Om Shanti #SarojaDevi”

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Vijay Sethupathi also paid his respects with a simple tribute: “RIP #SarojaDevi Madam.”

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A beloved icon of South Indian cinema, Saroja Devi worked with legends like MG Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan from Tamil Industry and Dr Rajkumar from the Kannada film industry. In Telugu, her collaborations with N.T. Rama Rao and A. Nageswara Rao were equally celebrated. Though her era has come to a close, her legacy will live on through the timeless performances she leaves behind.

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