Veteran actress Saroja Devi's eyes donated posthumously
South Indian cinema legend B Saroja Devi passed away on Monday at her Bengaluru home, aged 87, due to age-related health issues.
Honoring her wish, both of her corneas were donated for transplantation.
Her last rites will be held Tuesday in Dasavara village, following Vokkaliga traditions.
More than 200 movies across 4 languages
Saroja Devi was a true icon—her film career spanned over 70 years and more than 200 movies across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
She debuted at just 17 with Mahakavi Kalidasa and quickly became Kannada cinema's first female superstar.
Known for roles alongside stars like MGR and Sivaji Ganesan in classics such as Kittur Chennamma and Enga Veetu Pillai, she received honors like the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri for her lasting impact on Indian cinema.