B. Saroja Devi biography
B. Saroja Devi was an Indian actress, born on 7 January 1938 in Bengaluru, who died on 14 July 2025.
B. Saroja Devi's screen career began in 1955 with Sri Rama Pooja.
B. Saroja Devi appeared in 187 films and 1 television or streaming title across Kannada cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema between 1955 and 2020.
Honours include Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri in arts.
- Born
- 7 January 1938
- Died
- 14 July 2025 (aged 87)
- Birthplace
- Bengaluru
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Kannada cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1954 to 2025
- Awards
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri in arts
B. Saroja Devi filmography
187 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Rajalakshmi | ||
| 2007 | Prarambha | School Principal | Documentary | |
| 2007 | Thimma | |||
| 2005 | Devi Abhayam | |||
| 1998 | Mangala Sootra | |||
| 1997 | Once More | Shantha | ||
| 1997 | Janani Janmabhoomi | |||
| 1996 | Agni IPS | |||
| 1995 | Putmalli | |||
| 1995 | Anuraga Sangama | Dr. Vasanthi | ||
| 1994 | Mahashakti Maye | 175th Film | ||
| 1994 | Emergency | |||
| 1993 | Paarambariyam | Meenakshi | ||
| 1992 | Samrat Ashoka | Karmani | ||
| 1991 | Alludu Diddina Kapuram | Ganga | ||
| 1990 | Yama Dharma Raju | |||
| 1990 | Bhale Chatura | |||
| 1989 | Ponmana Selvan | |||
| 1989 | Guru | |||
| 1989 | Dharma Devan | 150th Film | ||
| 1988 | Thaimel Aanai | |||
| 1988 | Poovukkul Boogambam | |||
| 1988 | Oray Thaai Oray Kulam | |||
| 1988 | Ladies Hostel | Suguna | ||
| 1985 | Thayi Tande | Girija |
Show all 187 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Yarivanu | |||
| 1984 | Ugra Naagu | |||
| 1984 | Thai Thande | |||
| 1984 | Guru Bhakthi | |||
| 1983 | Rudranaga | |||
| 1981 | Nammina Thayi Annamma | |||
| 1980 | Guru Sarvabhowma Sri Raghavendra Karune | |||
| 1978 | llaiamman | |||
| 1977 | Babruvahana | Chitrangade | ||
| 1977 | Sri Renukadevi Mahathme | Goddess Renukadevi | ||
| 1977 | Seetha Rama Vanavasam | Mandodari | ||
| 1977 | Daana Veera Soora Karna | Vrishali | ||
| 1977 | Bhagyavantharu | Parvathi | ||
| 1976 | Katha Sangama | |||
| 1976 | Chiranjeevi | |||
| 1975 | Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham | Sita | ||
| 1975 | Shani Prabhava | |||
| 1975 | Bhagya Jyothi | |||
| 1974 | Sri Srinivasa Kalyana | Goddess Lakshmi | ||
| 1974 | Sri Chamundeeswari Mahimai | |||
| 1974 | Paththu Matha Bandham | Vasanthi | ||
| 1974 | Manushullo Devudu | Shanti | ||
| 1974 | Gruhini | |||
| 1974 | Chamundeswarei Mahemai | |||
| 1973 | Sahadharmini | Nirmala/Urmila Devi | Dual Role | |
| 1972 | Shakthi Leelai | Renuka Devi | ||
| 1972 | Pandanti Kapuram | Shobha | ||
| 1972 | Matrimoorti | |||
| 1972 | Hari Darshan | Maharani Kayadhu | ||
| 1971 | Nyayave Devaru | |||
| 1971 | Uyir | |||
| 1971 | Thenum Paalum | Thangam | ||
| 1971 | Thande Makkalu | |||
| 1971 | Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama | Satyabhama/Rukmini | Dual Role | |
| 1971 | Purnima | |||
| 1971 | Papa Punya | |||
| 1971 | Arunodhayam | Shanthi | ||
| 1970 | Lakshmi Saraswathi | Saraswathi/Lakshmi | Dual Role | |
| 1970 | Vijayam Manade | Padmini Devi | ||
| 1970 | Snegithi | Rani | ||
| 1970 | Mayani Mamata | Jyothi | ||
| 1970 | Malathi | Malathi | ||
| 1970 | Kann Malar | Valli | ||
| 1969 | Mallammana Pavaada | Mallammaa | ||
| 1969 | Thangamalar | Ganga | 125th Film | |
| 1969 | Odum Nadhi | Chithra | ||
| 1969 | Kula Vilakku | Kannamma | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 1969 | Anjal Petti 520 | Saratha | ||
| 1969 | Anbalippu | Valli | ||
| 1969 | Aindhu Laksham | Krishnadevi | ||
| 1968 | Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha | Uma/Chandi/Gauri | Triple Role | |
| 1968 | Thamarai Nenjam | Kamala | ||
| 1968 | Panama Pasama | Shanthi | ||
| 1968 | En Thambi | Radha | ||
| 1968 | Bhagya Chakramu | Paapa | ||
| 1967 | Rahasyam | Kumari | ||
| 1967 | Arasa Kattalai | Amudha/Amala | Last pairing with MGR | |
| 1967 | Pen Endral Pen | Usha | 100th Film | |
| 1967 | Dilwaar | Radhika | ||
| 1966 | Parakkum Paavai | Kala | ||
| 1966 | Thaali Bhagyam | Valli | ||
| 1966 | Preet Na Jane Reet | Kavita | ||
| 1966 | Nadodi | Radha | ||
| 1966 | Anbe Vaa | Geetha | ||
| 1966 | Shakuntala | Shakuntala | ||
| 1966 | Petralthan Pillaiya | Mohini | ||
| 1966 | Naan Aanaiyittal | Kannagi/Kaveri | ||
| 1965 | Kalangarai Vilakkam | Neela/Malliga | Dual Role | |
| 1965 | Prameelarjuneeyam | Prameela | ||
| 1965 | Enga Veettu Pillai | Leela | ||
| 1965 | Beratha Jeeva | Sudha/Leela | Dual Role | |
| 1965 | Aasai Mugam | Selvi | ||
| 1964 | Puthiya Paravai | Latha | ||
| 1964 | Panakkara Kudumbam | Rani | ||
| 1964 | Padagotti | Muthazhagi | ||
| 1964 | Vazhkai Vazhvatharke | Valli | ||
| 1964 | Thaayin Madiyil | Jeeva | ||
| 1964 | Pasamum Nesamum | Shanthi | ||
| 1964 | En Kadamai | Sarasu | ||
| 1964 | Dooj Ka Chand | Rama | ||
| 1964 | Dheiva Thaai | Mekala | ||
| 1964 | Dagudu Moothalu | Subbulu | ||
| 1964 | Beti Bete | Seeta | ||
| 1964 | Amarasilpi Jakkanna | Manjari | ||
| 1964 | Amarashilpi Jakanachari | Manjari | ||
| 1964 | Aathma Balam | Jaya | ||
| 1963 | Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham | Telugu | ||
| 1963 | Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu | Subhadra | ||
| 1963 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Savita | ||
| 1963 | Periya Idathu Penn | Punitha | ||
| 1963 | Pareeksha | |||
| 1963 | Panathottam | Kala | ||
| 1963 | Needhikkuppin Paasam | Gowri | ||
| 1963 | Manchi Chedu | Manju | ||
| 1963 | Kulamagal Radhai | Radhai | ||
| 1963 | Kalyaniyin Kanavan | Kalyani | ||
| 1963 | Iruvar Ullam | Shantha | 50th Film | |
| 1963 | Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum | Sivagami | ||
| 1962 | Paasam | Manju | ||
| 1962 | Paarthaal Pasi Theerum | Tamil | ||
| 1962 | Valar Pirai | Saraswathi | ||
| 1962 | Tháyai Kátha Thanayan | Maragatham | ||
| 1962 | Paarthal Pasi Theerum | Saroja | ||
| 1962 | Maadappura | Meena | ||
| 1962 | Kudumba Thalaivan | Seetha | ||
| 1962 | Hong Kong | Sarathadevi | ||
| 1962 | Devasundari | |||
| 1962 | Asthikkoru Aanum Asaikku Oru Ponnum | |||
| 1962 | Aalayamani | Meena | ||
| 1962 | Aadi Perukku | Padma | ||
| 1961 | Thirudadhe | Savithri | ||
| 1961 | Opera House | Saroj | ||
| 1961 | Kittur Chennamma | Rani Chennamma | ||
| 1961 | Jagadeka Veeruni Katha | Jayanthi/Indra Kumari | ||
| 1961 | Sasural | Bela | ||
| 1961 | Vijayanagarada Veeraputhra | |||
| 1961 | Thaai Sollai Thattadhe | Vijaya | ||
| 1961 | Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam | Mandodari | ||
| 1961 | Panithirai | Sakunthala/Lakshmi | ||
| 1961 | Palum Pazhamum | Shanthi/Neela | ||
| 1961 | Manapanthal | Suguna | ||
| 1961 | Intiki Deepam Illale | Suguna | ||
| 1960 | Irumbu Thirai | Malathi | ||
| 1960 | Yanai Paagan | Leela | ||
| 1960 | Vidivelli | Chithra | ||
| 1960 | Pelli Kanuka | Vasanthi | ||
| 1960 | Parthiban Kanavu | Kamali | Guest Appearance | |
| 1960 | Kairasi | Sumathi | ||
| 1960 | Ellorum Innaattu Mannar | Kanchanamala | ||
| 1959 | Paigham | Malti | Hindi debut | |
| 1959 | Kalyana Parisu | Vasanthi | ||
| 1959 | Jagajyothi Basveshwara | |||
| 1959 | Bhaaga Pirivinai | Ponni | ||
| 1959 | Vaazha Vaitha Deivam | Kaveri | ||
| 1959 | President Panchatcharam | |||
| 1959 | Pelli Sandadi | Priyamwadha | ||
| 1959 | Odi Vilaiyadu Papa | |||
| 1959 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | |||
| 1958 | Sabaash Meena | Malathi | ||
| 1958 | Nadodi Mannan | Rathna | First movie starred along with MGR | |
| 1958 | Bhookailas | Parvati | ||
| 1958 | Thirumanam | |||
| 1958 | Thedi Vantha Selvam | Nimmi | ||
| 1958 | Sengottai Singam | 25th Film | ||
| 1958 | School Master | Radha | ||
| 1958 | Manamulla Maruthaaram | Usha | ||
| 1958 | Illarame Nallaram | Sarala | ||
| 1958 | Engal Kudumbam Perisu | Radha | ||
| 1958 | Bhooloka Rambha | Special appearance in the song "Guma Gumalade Puvvula" | ||
| 1958 | Bhooloka Rambai | Special appearance in the song "Thean Pole Thedi Vaa" | ||
| 1958 | Bhookailasa | |||
| 1958 | Anna Thangi | Belli | ||
| 1957 | Panduranga Mahatyam | Kalavati | Telugu debut | |
| 1957 | Thangamalai Ragasiyam | Yavanamohini | Tamil debut | |
| 1957 | Rathnagiri Rahasya | Yavanamohini | ||
| 1957 | Chintamani | |||
| 1956 | Pancharathna | |||
| 1956 | Kokilavani | |||
| 1956 | Kacha Devayani | Goddess Devayani | ||
| 1955 | Mahakavi Kalidasa | Vidyadhare | Kannada debut | |
| 1955 | Sri Rama Pooja | |||
| 1955 | Aashaadhabhooti |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kodeeswari | Participant | Colors Tamil |