Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Demand for State Film Award to Honor Actress Saroja Devi
Fans and film industry members want to create an award to remember the actress B. Saroja Devi, who recently passed away.
Actress Tara Anuradha asked the state's Chief Minister to start an award in her name.
The Chief Minister is thinking about it.
Saroja Devi was a very famous actress who starred in many movies in different languages.
People want to honor her because she was so important to the film world and entertained many people.
Calls grow to establish a state film award in memory of actress B. Saroja Devi.
Senior actress and BJP leader Tara Anuradha urged the Chief Minister to honor Saroja Devi's contribution.
The Chief Minister received the request and assured consideration of the proposal.
Saroja Devi acted in over 200 films across multiple languages and held a record of playing heroine roles in 161 films.
Industry insiders express widespread support for an award to honor Saroja Devi.
- Who
- Senior actress Tara Anuradha, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and fans of B. Saroja Devi.
- What
- Calls for a state film award in memory of B. Saroja Devi.
- When
- Following her passing on July 14.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To immortalize Saroja Devi's legacy and honor her contributions to Indian cinema.
- Subject
- B. Saroja Devi
- Request
- State film award
- Requester
- Tara Anuradha
- Recipient
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Films Acted In
- Over 200
- Heroine Roles
- 161