'End Of A Glorious Era': Rajinikanth, Khushbu Sundar, Madhoo Mourn B. Saroja Devi’s Demise
Legendary South Indian actress B. Saroja Devi, 87, passed away in Bengaluru due to age-related complications. Celebrities like Rajinikanth and Khushbu Sundar mourned her death.
Saroja Devi Death: Legendary South Indian actress B. Saroja Devi, whose illustrious career spanned across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, passed away at the age of 87 due to age-related health complications.
According to reports, the veteran actress was found unresponsive at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead by medical professionals. As news of her passing broke, a wave of grief swept across the country, with fans and celebrities paying tribute to one of Indian cinema's brightest stars.
Social media platforms were flooded with messages honouring her cinematic legacy and celebrating her unparalleled contribution to the film industry.
Celebrities Pay Tribute to Saroja Devi
Superstar Rajinikanth expressed his sorrow on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “The legendary actress Saroja Devi, who captured the hearts of millions of fans, is no longer with us. May her soul rest in peace. #SarojaDevi.”
பல கோடி ரசிகர்களின் மனம் கவர்ந்த மாபெரும் நடிகை சரோஜாதேவி இப்போது நம்முடன் இல்லை.
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) July 14, 2025
அவருடைய ஆத்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும். 🙏🏻#SarojaDevi
Actress and politician Khushbu Sundar shared a monochrome photo of Saroja Devi along with a deeply emotional post: “An era gold golden cinema comes to an end. #SarojaDevi amma was the greatest of all times. No other female actor in south has ever enjoyed the name and fame as her. Such a lovable adorable soul she was. Had a great rapport with her. My trip to Bengaluru was incomplete without meeting her. And whenever in Chennai, she would call. Will miss her immensely. Rest in peace Amma. Om Shanti #SarojaDevi.”
An era gold golden cinema comes to an end. #SarojaDevi amma was the greatest of all times . No other female actor in south has ever enjoyed the name and fame as her. Such a lovable adorable soul she was. Had a great rapport with her. My trip to Bengaluru was incomplete without… pic.twitter.com/gj8bQt0glq
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) July 14, 2025
Veteran actress Madhoo Shah, known earlier as Madhubala, also took to Instagram to remember Saroja Devi, who was fondly called Kannadathu Paingili (Kannada’s parrot) in Tamil.
In a heartfelt note, she wrote: “Rest in peace Saroja Devi Amma looking at your beautiful face I am reminded of my own Amma who looked exactly like you and at that time so many years ago she had a dream of becoming an actress herself which could not be fulfilled. I actually am living my mother‘s dream of being an artist All that I am reminded today by looking at your face is my mum and her life hurt fulfilled and unfulfilled desires and I carry my mind my heart and I am thinking of her today may you rest in peace? Saroja Devi you are my mother‘s idol and inspiration.”
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About B. Saroja Devi
B. Saroja Devi began her cinematic journey at the age of 17 with the 1955 Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa. Her performance in the film not only earned her a National Award but also set the tone for a remarkable and enduring career.
Widely celebrated as the first female superstar of Kannada cinema, Saroja Devi went on to become one of the most respected and prolific actors in the history of Indian film. Over the decades, she starred in more than 200 films across four major Indian languages — Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi — leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of performers.
Her passing marks the end of an era, but her impact and memory will remain immortal through her films and the hearts of those she touched.
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