Legendary South Indian actor B. Saroja Devi dies at 87

Veteran actor B. Saroja Devi, a cornerstone of South Indian cinema, has passed away at the age of 87 in Bengaluru due to age-related ailments at her Malleswaram home. Heralded as Kannada cinema’s first female superstar and delivered memorable performances across multiple languages—including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi.Making her debut at just 17 , she delivered iconic performances alongside legends like M.G. Ramachandran. Her enduring legacy is marked by decades of cinematic excellence and national recognition.