July 25, 2025

B. Saroja Devi Biography, Age, Death, Husband, Children, Family, Facts, Wiki & More

Updated On : July 14, 2025

Short Biography

B. Saroja Devi was born on 07-01-1938 in Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka, India. She was an Indian Film Actress & Television Personality who was best known for her work in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies.

Other Name: Sarojadevi, Saroja Devi, Bangalore Saroja Devi
Other Professions: Television Personality
Appearance: Kannada Tamil Telugu Bollywood

B. Saroja Devi Complete Bio & Career

B. Saroja Devi was born and grew up as a fourth daughter in a Vokkaliga family to a homemaker mother and a police officer father. Her father was the first person who encouraged her to make a career in acting and learn dance.
 
She made her acting debut in the Kannada film "Mahakavi Kalidasa" in 1955 at the age of 17 opposite Honnappa Bhagavatar. The very next year, she made her debut in Tamil cinema with director A. Bhimsingh's film Thirumanam opposite Gemini Ganesan, and Savitri. Then she made her debut in Telugu cinema with director Kamalakara Kameswara Rao's film Panduranga Mahatyam in 1957 opposite N. T. R., and Anjali Devi. Before turning 20, she had completed more than 25 films.
 
In 1959, she appeared in the Bollywood film Paigham opposite Dilip Kumar, Raaj Kumar & Vyjayanthimala. But, she made her debut as a lead actress in Bollywood with director P.L. Santoshi's film Opera House in 1961 opposite Ajit.
 
Besides the silver screen, she participated in the Tamil television show "Kodeeswari" in 2020 as a contestant.

B. Saroja Devi Popular Videos

Honours & Awards

AWARD NAME AWARD CATEGORY RECEIPT YEAR RECEIPT FIELD
Padma Shri Civilian Award 1969 Arts
Padma Bhushan Civilian Award 1992 Arts

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

B. Saroja Devi died at the age of 87 on 14-07-2025 in Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka, India.

DEATHDAY 14 July,2025 (Monday)
DEATH PLACE Bengaluru, Karnataka
DEATH COUNTRY India

B. Saroja Devi Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Bhairappa (Police Officer)
Mother B. Rudramma (Homemaker)
Brother None
Sisters Three Elder Sisters
Husband Sri Harsha (1967-1986, till his death)
Sons Harsha Ramachandran, Harsha Gautam
Daughhers Harsha Indira, Harsha Bhuveneshwary

She was born in a Vokkalige family to a police officer father Bhairappa & a homemaker mother B. Rudramma. She had three elder sisters. She was married to an engineer Sri Harsha on 01-03-1967. Her husband died in 1986. The couple had two sons named Harsha Ramachandran, Harsha Gautam, and two daughters named Harsha Indira and Harsha Bhuveneshwary

 

 

Life's Important Dates Of B. Saroja Devi

Body Measurements

Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour White

Personal Info

Home Town Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification N/A
Hobbies Dancing, Travelling
Marital Status Widow
Debut Kannada Film - Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955)
Tamil Film - Thirumanam (1956)
Telugu Film - Panduranga Mahatyam (1957)
Bollywood Film - Opera House (1961)
Best Friends MGR
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color Red, Yellow
Favorite Actress Nargis Dutt
Favorite Actor Dilip Kumar , Rajkumar , M. G. Ramachandran , Raj Kapoor
Favorite Singer Lata Mangeshkar , Mohammed Rafi
Favorite Place Mumbai
Favorite Dress Saree

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About B. Saroja Devi

  • She was born and grew up in Bengaluru in a Vokkaliga family.
  • She acted in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu & Hindi cinema.
  • She acted in over 200 films.
  • She was known as the 1st female superstar of Kannada cinema.
  • She was one of the most successful actresses in the history of Indian cinema.
  • She acted with superstars including M. G. R, Dr. Rajkumar, and Dilip Kumar.
  • Before turning 21, she had completed more than 25 films.
  • In his film career, she performed dual roles in nine films and triple roles in one film.
  • She was honored by the Government of India with Padma Shri in 1969, Padma Bhushan in 1992, and Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
  • In her honor, the annual award titled "Padma Bhushan B. Saroja Devi National Award" was announced by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan institute for artists in 2010.
  • The Indian biographical drama film titled 'Thalaivii' of Jayalalithaa's life was released on 10-09-2021, in which actress Regina Cassandra played the role of B.Saroja Devi.

B. Saroja Devi Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

B. Saroja Devi was 87 years 6 months & 7 days old age.