Rajinikanth, Shiva Rajkumar, pay tribute to late actress B. Saroja Devi - “I lost my other mother”

Superstar Rajinikanth paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actress B. Saroja Devi, who passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in Indian cinema.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rajinikanth wrote in Tamil and English, “The great actress Saroja Devi, who won 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. அவருடைய ஆத்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்."

Shiva Rajkumar: “I lost my other mother”In Bengaluru, actor Shiva Rajkumar opened up about his personal bond with Saroja Devi, saying she had known him since birth.“There are a lot of memories, because she has seen me from the time I was born. I think we can't forget her in a lifetime,” he shared with ANI.He went on to describe her not just as a legendary actress, but as a warm and nurturing human being. “Not that she is a superstar—that is secondary. Primary is a very good human being who showed love and affection, like a mother. So I can say I lost my other mother.”CM Siddaramaiah pays state tributeKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also expressed deep sorrow, calling her “the goddess of acting.”“The news of the passing of senior Kannada actress B.

Sarojadevi has caused deep sorrow. She acted in approximately 200 films and earned fame across multiple languages. Her performances in films like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, and Annathangi remain etched in memory.”He added, “Her departure is a significant loss to Indian cinema. I pray that her soul finds peace. My condolences to her grieving family and fans.”From her breakout role in 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' (1955) to becoming a pan-Indian star with 'Nadodi Mannan' and 'Paigham', B. Saroja Devi reigned across decades and languages. Even after her marriage in 1967, she remained a leading actress well into the 1970s and '80s. With over 200 films to her credit and accolades like the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Kalaimamani, her passing marks the end of a golden era.