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Saroja Devi B. is an Indian actress who has appeared in over 200 films in multiple languages, including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi. She is one of the most successful and respected actresses in Indian cinema.
Saroja Devi was born on 7 January 1938 in Bengaluru, India. She is the daughter of a lawyer, and her mother was a housewife. She was educated at the National High School in Bengaluru.
Saroja Devi began her acting career at the age of 13, when she was cast in the Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955). She went on to appear in over 200 films in multiple languages, including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi. She is best known for her roles in films such as Thillana Mohanambal (1968), Enga Veetu Pillai (1965), and Padikkadha Medhai (1971).
Saroja Devi has won numerous awards for her acting, including the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 1972. She was also awarded the NTR National Award in 2009.
Saroja Devi is currently 83 years old. She is married to M.N. Nambiar, a former actor. The couple has two children.
| Popular As |
Bangalore Saroja Devi |
| Occupation |
actress |
| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
7 January, 1938 |
| Birthday |
7 January |
| Birthplace |
Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore British India |
| Nationality |
India |
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Saroja Devi B. Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Saroja Devi B.'s Husband?
Her husband is Sri Harsha (m. 1967-1986)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Sri Harsha (m. 1967-1986) |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
Harsha Bhuveneshwary, Harsha Indira, Harsha Gautam, Ramachandran |
Saroja Devi B. Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Saroja Devi B. worth at the age of 85 years old? Saroja Devi B.’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from India. We have estimated
Saroja Devi B.'s net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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| Source of Income |
Actress |
Saroja Devi B. Social Network
Timeline
Saroja Devi signed up for the film Ladies Hostel in 1985, but stopped shooting after her husband fell ill. He subsequently died in 1986, and she resumed shooting only in 1987. The film was successful, but Saroja Devi refused to sign up for any more films. She completed the 8 films that she had accepted before 1986, and these films were released during 1987-1990. These included Thaimel Aanai (1988) and Dharma Devan (1989).
Sri Renukadevi Mahathme, Kannada film released in 1977 was Saroja Devi's 150th film in her career.
She acted in films such as Sri Renukadevi Mahathme, Gunavanthudu (1975), Katha Sangama (1976), Shani Prabhava and Katha Sangama. She won accolades from critics in films opposite Dr. Rajkumar in Kannada for her performances in Mallammana Pavada (1969), Nyayave Devaru(1971), Sri Srinivasa Kalyana (1974), Babruvahana (1977), Bhagyavantharu (1977) and with Vishnuvardhan in Shani Prabhava (1977) and Rudranaga (1984), Ugra Naagu (1985) and in other films like Thande Makkalu (1971), Papa Punya (1971), Chiranjeevi etc.(from 1971-1984).
She was cast with young heroes like Ravichandran in Odum Nadhi (1969), Snegithi (1970), and Swargathil Thirumanam(1974). With R. Muthuraman, she starred in Uyir (1971) and Pathu Matha Bandham (1974), which was her last Tamil film as a lead actor.
She formed popular on screen pair with NTR in Telugu films with Daagudumootalu, Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha (1968), Bhagyachakram (1968), Vijayam Manade (1970), Dagudu Moothalu, Shakuntala, Bahagyachakram, Mayani Mamatha (1970) and Daana Veera Soora Karna (1979).
Saroja thought of retiring from films after completing the films she had signed before her scheduled marriage in 1967 and not do any films from 1968.But when she in 1969 came to attend premier of Aradhana to Mumbai, she was advised by MGR and Dilip Kumar to continue acting in films as she had ability to do well at least for another 12 years as an actress. Saroja acted as lead female heroine until 1985.
Saroja Devi's energetic performance as a patriotic queen raging against the British in Kannada flick Kittooru Rani Chennamma, which won the national award for Best Film in 1963, brought her much acclaim.
Saroja Devi also achieved success in Telugu films, starring opposite N. T. Rama Rao in Seetarama Kalyanam (1961) and Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961), and Daagudu Moothalu (1964). Amara Shilpi Jakkanna (1964, remake of Kannada film) and Rahasyam, her films with Akkineni Nageswara Rao like Pelli Kaanuka(1960), Telugu films Intiki Deepam Illale, while her hits in Hindi films included Paigham (1959), Sasural (1960), Opera House (1961), Pareeksha, Hong Kong(1962), Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya(1963).
She became the number one female lead actress of the period 1959-65 in Tamil films and was the second highest paid actress in Tamil films from 1966 to 1974.
MGR Saroja Devi established a popular on screen pair and had back to back super-hits from 1958-1966. The pair who began with Naadodi Mannan, went on to give do 27 hit films together,the most popular being Thirudathey, Thai Sollai Thattathey, Paasam,Thaayaikaatha Thanayan, Asai Mugam, Periya Idathu Penn, Dharmam Thalaikkakkum, Neethikku Pin Pasam, Pannakkara Kudumbam,Padakoti, Nadodi, Thali Bhagyam, Naan Anayittaal, Petralthaan Pillaiya, Arasa Katalai and Kudumba Thalaivan. Her best performances opposite MGR were the 'rich girl' roles in Anbe Vaa, Enga Veettu Pillai, En Kadamai, Deiva Thai,Kalangarai Vilakkam, Pana Thottam, Parrakkum Pavai and Thayin Madiyil.
Saroja Devi remains the only Indian Film Heroine to do 154 films as the main lead heroine in just a span of 23 years from 1955-1978.She holds the world record for being the actress with most number of consecutive films as the lead heroine -161 films from 1955-1984, without playing supporting roles.
Saroja Devi B. was born on January 7, 1938 in Bengaluru, Mysore, India.
