B. Saroja Devi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

6.818

Gender

Female

Birthday

01-Jul-1938

Age

(86 years old)

Place of Birth

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Also Known As
  • Saroja Devi
  • Sarojadevi
  • Saroja Devi B.

B. Saroja Devi

Biography

B. Saroja Devi is an Indian actress, who has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi movies. One of the most successful female leads in the history of Indian cinema, she acted in around 200 films over six decades.


Credits

Bhookailas Bhookailas (1958) Character: Godess Parvati
The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963) Character: N/A
After vanquishing the army of the Kauravas, the Pandava Brothers preside over Indraprastha, and Arjun takes a journey to worship Bhagwan Shri Shivji. It is during this journey that he will challenge Devrishi Narad that no one on Earth can instigate him to go against Bhagwan Shri Kishan. Arjun will soon have to mince his words when, on Subhadra's insistence, he will be compelled to take up arms and go to war against Kishanji in order to protect Chitrasen - who had inadvertently offended Sage Gabal - leading to Kishanji's decision to behead the former with his Sudarshan Chakra.
Kittur Chennamma Kittur Chennamma (1962) Character: Kittur Chennamma
It stars B. Saroja Devi as Kittur Chennamma, an Indian freedom fighter who led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company in 1824, and died in captivity in 1829.
பாகப்பிரிவினை பாகப்பிரிவினை (1959) Character: N/A
Vaidyalingam Moopanar and his younger brother Sundaralingam live together along with their family. It is one big happy joint family. Vaidyalingam does not have any children while Sundaralingam has two sons. His older son's left hand is paralysed since childhood, while his younger son is studying in college in the city. Vaidyalingam's wife is bitter and keeps cursing Sundaralingam and his family, while Vaidyalingam is very affectionate towards them and is unhappy with his wife for her bad behaviour.
Sasural Sasural (1961) Character: N/A
While Shekhar (Rajendra Kumar) falls in love with and weds Bela (Saroja Devi), the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Shekhar's sister elopes with a common thief whose family is planning to discredit her sibling. When an expensive necklace disappears, Bela's suspicions about her spouse put their union in jeopardy in this affecting film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The supporting cast includes Jayshree Gadkar and Shubha Khote.
Aatma Balam Aatma Balam (1964) Character: Jaya
Rama Rao (Y.B.Raju) is an affluent gentleman and he has a wife named Jagadeeshwari (Kannamba). The couple has a son Kumar (Jaggaiah). During Kumar’s childhood, an unfortunate incident happens in the house and as a result, Rama Rao commits suicide. Kumar witnesses this horrific incident and it impacts him very badly. Because of this Kumar turns to become a psycho. Jagadeeshwari sends her son for treatment under a popular psychiatrist (Gummadi) in a different town. To the society, she tells as if her son is studying in a boarding school.
விடிவெள்ளி விடிவெள்ளி (1960) Character: Wealthy Man's Daughter Chitra
Chandru (Sivaji Ganesan) has a sister (Rajam) who is married to a handsome Ravi (Balaji). But her in-laws insist on a diamond necklace, without which she cannot join her husband. So, Chandru steals a diamond necklace with a locket and then his sister joins her husband. He and his mother (Shanthakumari) move to Madras where he finds a job in a company owned by a wealthy man (Ranga Rao). He falls in love with his daughter (Saroja Devi). One day, the necklace falls down and the locket opens, revealing a photograph of a young man. The husband and the others at home want to know who the person is. She says she has never seen him. But suspecting the worst, she is sent back to her parental home.
Shakthi Leelai Shakthi Leelai (1972) Character: Renukambal
Goddess Parvati saves her fellow deities from an evil man and his demonic creation. Soon, she visits Earth in various human forms in order to fight evil and bless those loyal to her.
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1963) Character: Savita
Rajesh is the son of a rich father, Kuver Saheb. Rajesh falls in love with Savita a daughter of a teacher Ramdas, who Rajesh got sacked and humiliated when he was younger.
ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ಸತ್ಯಭಾಮ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ಸತ್ಯಭಾಮ (1971) Character: Rukmini
Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama is a 1971 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by K. S. L. Swamy under his home banner Raghunandan movies. The film stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi, Aarathi and Bharathi. The music was composed by R. Sudarshanam.
Thai Sollai Thattathe Thai Sollai Thattathe (1961) Character: N/A
Story about 2 brothers who are in the opposite side of the law. Their mother ask her son who is a police officer to arrest her other son who is a thief.
என் கடமை என் கடமை (1964) Character: N/A
Dharmalingam (M.R. Radha), a rich landlord, is the father of two sons and a daughter. His eldest son has a love marriage with a poor teacher's daughter, Kamala,. Dharmalingam disowns them. The son dies and Kamala is left homeless, with a little child. Nathan (M.G.R.), a police officer, gives Kamala shelter in his house and decides to help her fight her case for property. But Kamala is murdered on the way to the court hearing. Fingers point at Dharmalingam and his son Shankar (M.N. Nambiar). Ironically, Shankar and Nathan's sister Uma are in love. Nathan comes to investigate the case and falls in love with Dharmalingam's daughter Sarasu. Now, Nathan is in a dilemma. Should he protect Shankar as he is his sister's sweetheart or should he drop the case as he loves Dharmalingam's daughter. Or is the real murderer someone else?
Parakkum Paavai Parakkum Paavai (1966) Character: N/A
Story about a spoilt girl and a guy who changes her and saves her from killers.
Aalayamani Aalayamani (1962) Character: Meena
Aalayamani is a tale of possessiveness and distrust towards one's partner and the eventual redemption by sacrifice. The story is an essential interplay of feelings and the shadows cast upon by darker feelings of one person and the effect it produces on himself and in his immediate circle of friends and family.
பாலும் பழமும் பாலும் பழமும் (1961) Character: Shanthi/Neela
Paalum Pazhamum is a 1961 Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and featuring Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki and others. Sivaji is a doctor searching for a cancer cure. Saroja Devi is Sivaji's nurse assistant. Sivaji offers to marry her after her father's death. Saroja Devi assists him in his research. After putting in enormous efforts, Sivaji emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Saroja Devi is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Sivaji neglects his duties as a doctor and starts focusing more on Saroja Devi's health. Saroja Devi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.
கல்யாண பரிசு கல்யாண பரிசு (1959) Character: N/A
Baskar and Vasanthi are college-mates. A naughty girl creates misunderstanding between them, and an enraged Vasanthi complains to the college dean, who immediately dismisses Baskar. Now left homeless, Baskar however manages to get employed at a tea company, and gets to stay with his close friend Sampath. Vasanthi approaches Baskar and apologises for her cruel act. Baskar forgives her, and they both fall in love. Vasanthi lives with her mother and her elder sister Geetha who is unmarried. Baskar rents the vacant portion of their house. Over time, Vasanthi passes her exams and gets employed.
அரச கட்டளை அரச கட்டளை (1967) Character: N/A
Before dying, a king requests Vijayan, a righteous man, to be his successor. But a minister in the king's court also wants to occupy the throne and decides to kill Vijayan.
காவல்காரன் காவல்காரன் (1967) Character: N/A
Mani is employed as a driver with Marudachalam. Mani and his employer's daughter Susheela fall in love with each other and get married against Marudachalam's wishes. This also enrages Nagu, her father's business partner who intended to marry Susheela. In order to make her marriage successful, Susheela disowns her father and his wealth. Mani, on the other hand, loses his mother after a prolonged illness.
பெற்றால்தான் பிள்ளையா பெற்றால்தான் பிள்ளையா (1966) Character: N/A
Anandhan, a homeless person, finds an abandoned baby boy in a temple and brings him up as his own son. However, after five years, the real parents of the kid come in search of him.
தாலி பாக்கியம் தாலி பாக்கியம் (1966) Character: Valli
Thali Bhagyam is s dramatical movie. Families of Nallasivam and Murugan(M.G. Ramachandran) are neighbours for generations. Nallasivam is nurturing his wish to give his daughter Valli(B. Saroja Devi) in marriage to Murugan.Meanwhile, a bride search for Nallasivam is on and Murugan accompanies Nallasivam along with others to see a bride Kamalam. Kamalam thinking Murugan is the groom agrees for the marriage, and finds it is otherwise on the day of the marriage.In a passionate moment kamalam misbehaves with Murugan which is seen by Namchivayam(M.N. Nambiar). Namchivayam takes this opportunity to blackmail Kamalam and get her do things against Murugan.How Murugan foils their plans and how finally truth prevails is what the movie is all about.
நாடோடி நாடோடி (1966) Character: N/A
Nadodi is another successful film of MGR directed by Bhanthulu. MGR & Saroja Devi excellently performed as blind in this movie. The movie contains all popular songs as Androru Naal, Kadavul Seitha Paavam , Naadu Athai Naadu, Thirumbi Vaa, Rasikkathane Indha Azhagu. The good screenplay makes us to enjoy the movie with great performance.
படகோட்டி படகோட்டி (1964) Character: N/A
Two fishing communities in a village are pitted against each other by an evil landlord. Problems arise when the leader of one community falls in love with his rival's sister.
Periya Idathu Pen Periya Idathu Pen (1963) Character: N/A
Periya Idathu Pen, Murugappan (M.G.R.) is a simple village youth, living with his widowed sister, Gangamma. He wishes to marry his master’s daughter Tillai, but the village head Pillai’s son Sabapathy, plays foul with the help of his sister Punitha (Saroja Devi) and weds her. Murugappan learns of this and vows to marry Punitha a very proud and head strong girl and teach her a lesson.Unable to tolerate Murugappan’s democratic ways, Pillai torches their hut and forces himself on Gangamma. Murugappan is forced to leave the village and go to the city to make a living. Does Murugappan succeed in his mission? Does Gangamma get Justice?
குடும்ப தலைவன் குடும்ப தலைவன் (1962) Character: Seetha
After the tragic death of his driver, Velayudam, a kind-hearted man offers shelter to his daughter, Sita. Issues erupt when Valayudam's son, Vasu falls in love with the girl.
தாயைக்காத்த தனயன் தாயைக்காத்த தனயன் (1962) Character: N/A
Sekar, a wealthy man, falls in love with Maragatham, a poor girl. But her brother Kandhan, who hates rich people due to some unpleasant incidents that happened in his life, opposes their love.
Paigham Paigham (1959) Character: Malti Sewakram
Widowed Mrs. Lal lives with her two sons, Ram and Ratan; an unmarried daughter, Sheela; Ram's wife, Parvati and her children. While Ram is employed in a mill, Ratan is studying engineering in Calcutta. When Ratan returns, he is offered a job at the same mill, falls in love with a Typist named Manju, much to chagrin of Malti, the daughter of the mill-owner, Sewakram. When Ratan finds out that Sewakram has been defrauding the employees, he decides to form a union, a move that is opposed by Ram, who is very devoted and loyal to Sewakram.
మాయని మమత మాయని మమత (1970) Character: Jyothi
Mayani Mamata (transl. Immortal Affection) is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Bhamidipati Bapaiah Panthulu under the Bhavani Pictures banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao.
ಕಥಾಸಂಗಮ ಕಥಾಸಂಗಮ (1976) Character: N/A
An anthology of short stories centred on a poor university teacher's dilemma, an old woman's life story and a man who is about to marry a woman who is visually impaired.
అల్లుడు దిద్దిన కాపురం అల్లుడు దిద్దిన కాపురం (1991) Character: N/A
Gautam injures his maternal uncle in a drunken stupour. This incident takes him on a journey to redeem himself and rescue the love of his life, Sita, from the clutches of her step-mother.
Prarambha Prarambha (2007) Character: Headmistress
A truck driver helps a boy in his quest for finding his mother, and then helps get him reinstated in school, from which he had been dismissed for being HIV-positive.
ಭೂಕೈಲಾಸ ಭೂಕೈಲಾಸ (1958) Character: Parvati
Ravana, the king of Lanka gets tricked by various people in the process of attaining ' Athmalinga ' from Shiva.
பூலோக ரம்பை பூலோக ரம்பை (1958) Character: N/A
Story revolving around the friendship between a prince and the son of the Prime Minister. Their friendship is tested over many trials and tribulations as they fight all kinds of negative forces.
தாய் மேல் ஆணை தாய் மேல் ஆணை (1988) Character: N/A
Raja, a young man, is determined to avenge the death of his mother and sister. But, his friend, a law abiding police officer, does not want Raja to take law into his own hands.
அஞ்சல் பேட்டி 520 அஞ்சல் பேட்டி 520 (1969) Character: Sarada
A salaried manager tried to save his job and his company.
ಯಾರಿವನು? ಯಾರಿವನು? (1984) Character: N/A
Shyam, younger brother of Sridhar dies while falling from a boat and S.P ( Superintendent of Police) Bhaskar is investigating the case. Sridhar and other of his family members receives a huge shock when Shyam appears home one day alive.
Hong Kong Hong Kong (1962) Character: N/A
A Bollywood film.
ஆடிப்பெருக்கு ஆடிப்பெருக்கு (1962) Character: Padma
Raja, the son of a rich man who was cheated of his wealth by Jambu, grows up in an orphanage. He becomes a famous poet in the city with the help of Jambu's family, unaware of his past.
ஒன்ஸ் மோர் ஒன்ஸ் மோர் (1997) Character: Shantha
Vijay, a guy with a careless attitude, gets Selvam, a senior home inmate, to act as his dad for an important business deal. Gradually, both help each other through their own experiences and problems.
Guru Sarvabhouma Sri Raghavendra Karune Guru Sarvabhouma Sri Raghavendra Karune (1980) Character: N/A
Guru Sarvabhowma Sri Raghavendra Karune is a wonderful devotional movie that speaks about the hardships a true devotee faces while he is being tested.
ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ (1974) Character: Goddess Lakshmi
It is a 1974 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay. The film, based on lord Venkateswara, stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi and Manjula. It also featured the first screen appearances of future actors and Rajkumar's sons, Shiva Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as Ezhumalaiyan Dharisanam and in Telugu as Sri Tirupatikshetra Mahatyam (1977).
జగదేక వీరుని కథ జగదేక వీరుని కథ (1961) Character: Jayanthi/Indra Kumari
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom Udayagiri, its king (Mukkamala) has two sons Pratap (N. T. Rama Rao) a valiant man and Jagajithu (Lanka Satyam), a poltroon man that envies his brother. Pratap's life ambition is to couple up with Devakanyas the angels Jayanthi/Indrakumari (B. Saroja Devi), Nagini/Nagakumari (L. Vijayalakshmi), Varuni/Varunakumari (Jayanthi), and Marichi/Agnikumari (Bala). Upon knowing this, the angered king ostracizes him from the country.
Parthiban Kanavu Parthiban Kanavu (1960) Character: Kamali, Princess Kundhavi's thozhi
7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman (Gemini Ganesh) is determined to fulfill his father's dream. He is arrested by the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman and exiled to an island where he is chosen the king
శ్రీ రామాంజనేయ యుద్ధం శ్రీ రామాంజనేయ యుద్ధం (1975) Character: Goddess Seeta
The film is based on Hindu scripture Ramayana which shows Hanuman's devotion towards Rama. It begins with the crowning ceremony of Rama & Sita.
தெய்வத் தாய் தெய்வத் தாய் (1964) Character: Megala
Maran, a police officer, grows up with the belief that his father was killed in a tragic accident. However, when he sets out to investigate a case, he learns that his father leads a terrorist group.
ಜಗಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಬಸವೇಶ್ವರ ಜಗಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಬಸವೇಶ್ವರ (1959) Character: N/A
The life of Basava, a philosopher and social reformer from Karnataka who lived in the 12th century A.D.
Pelli Kanuka Pelli Kanuka (1960) Character: Vasanti
Bhaskar (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) and Vasanti (B. Saroja Devi) are college mates who clash when she complains to the college principal about a love letter he sent her. Later on realizing her mistake, Vasanti apologizes to him and the two fall in love. Vasanti's elder sister, Geeta (Krishna Kumari), supports the family by stitching clothes.Bhaskar rents the room upstairs in their house. He falls ill and in nursing him, Geeta falls in love with him. She confides her love to Vasanti, who decides to sacrifice her love for her the sake of her sister and convinces Bhaskar to marry Geeta. Bhaskar initially neglects Geeta. On finding out, Vasanti writes to him that their sacrifice, made for Geeta's happiness, would mean nothing unless he is a good husband to Geeta. Bhaskar relents and Geeta and he have a son. Vasanti joins them and Geeta suspects that there is something on between Bhaskar and Vasanti and makes Vasanti leave the house.
புதிய பறவை புதிய பறவை (1964) Character: Latha
Gopal, a rich widower, falls in love with Latha. As they are getting prepared to marry, Gopal's presumed-dead wife, Chitra arrives.
ಭಾಗ್ಯವಂತರು ಭಾಗ್ಯವಂತರು (1977) Character: Parvathi
Raj and his wife are thrown out of the house by their children. Raj works very hard and becomes rich. His children, for the love of money, welcome him home. Will he go back to stay with them?
ನ್ಯಾಯವೇ ದೇವರು ನ್ಯಾಯವೇ ದೇವರು (1971) Character: Shanthi
Nyayave Devaru is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar and B. Saroja Devi. The supporting cast features K. S. Ashwath, Aarathi, Dwarakish, M. P. Shankar, Dinesh, B. Jaya and Vajramuni.
ಬಭ್ರುವಾಹನ ಬಭ್ರುವಾಹನ (1977) Character: Chitrangada
Babhruvahana, like Arjuna at the beginning of the Kurukshetra war, faces a moral dilemma. Can he risk harming his parents? While Chitarangada alerts Arjuna to shoot an arrow at their son and take advantage of Babhruvahana’s momentary lapse due to a sense of devotion towards them (as Arjuna did with Karna), Uluci, the Naga princess and yet another abandoned wife of Arjuna’s, reminds Babhruvahana of the teaching of the Kurukshetra battle that in the battlefield there is no space for feelings even towards parents. What Babhruvahana must do is to establish his mother’s good name and thereby his own character. This film captures this conflict spectacularly. The eerie parallels with the moral dilemmas of the great Mahabharata battle aside, here all the familial relationships (in particular, strong mothers and dutiful sons) become exaggerated and demand our attention.
நாடோடி மன்னன் நாடோடி மன்னன் (1958) Character: N/A
Amidst a troubled kingdom that currently has no ruler, a revolutionary finds himself to be a lookalike of a prince who was to be crowned king. He takes his place but can he outsmart the real culprit?
எங்க வீட்டு பிள்ளை எங்க வீட்டு பிள்ளை (1965) Character: Leela
Ramu is an innocent son of a rich landlord who is afraid of his brother-in-law Narendran and his whiplash. To escape from his punishments, Ramu leaves his house and his look-alike replaces him.
பொன்மனச் செல்வன் பொன்மனச் செல்வன் (1989) Character: Meenakshi
Raja, the eldest of three brothers, finds out that he is adopted and is shocked to learn the truth. To make matters worse, his brothers start avoiding him but he helps them when they land in trouble.
సామ్రాట్ అశోక సామ్రాట్ అశోక (1992) Character: Karmani
The life story of emperor Ashoka.
పాండురంగ మహత్యం పాండురంగ మహత్యం (1957) Character: Kalavathi
Panduranga Mahatyam is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and starring N. T. Rama Rao playing the role of Pundarika. The Lyrics written by Samudrala Ramanujacharya are excellent. The songs of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao particularly Jaya Krishna Mukunda Murari and Amma Ani Pilichina are ever remembered as the best film songs expresses the human feelings of devotion and sorrow.
ऑपेरा हाउस ऑपेरा हाउस (1961) Character: Saroj
A lover follows his sweetheart to her hometown and becomes embroiled in a murder mystery.
தாமரை நெஞ்சம் தாமரை நெஞ்சம் (1968) Character: Kamala
Story of a woman who falls in love with a man who's in love with her friend. She sacrifices her love and writes weekly stories in a magazine about her own life. Will she be able to find love in the end? Will her character in the story be able to find love?
இருவர் உள்ளம் இருவர் உள்ளம் (1963) Character: N/A
The story revolves around Selvam, an easygoing youngster who befriends many girls without the intention of marrying any of them.
பார்த்தால் பசி தீரும் பார்த்தால் பசி தீரும் (1962) Character: N/A
Believing his wife to be dead, a soldier in the British-Indian army marries another woman and moves on. After few years, he finds out that his ex-wife is still alive and feels miserable.
ఎర్రకోట వీరుడు ఎర్రకోట వీరుడు (1973) Character: N/A
Errakota Veerudu is a Telugu film released in 1973. Produced by T Gopalakrishna under the banner of TGK Films, MSP Sarathy directed the film. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao and Savitri are playing the lead roles in the film, which has music by Ghantasala Vijayakumar.
ஆதவன் ஆதவன் (2009) Character: Rajalakshmi
A professional assassin is tasked with the murder of a prominent local judge; however, after a series of failed attempts, he is forced to deal with complications and old relationships arising from his troubled past.
Natasaarvabhowma Natasaarvabhowma (2019) Character: Herself
A supernatural force influences a guy's behaviour and helps him finish important tasks.
அன்பே வா அன்பே வா (1966) Character: Geetha
A rich man decides to take a vacation after working for two years straight. However, upon arrival, he is shocked to find that his caretaker, Krishnaiah, is missing after renting his Shimla bungalow.
దాన వీర శూర కర్ణ దాన వీర శూర కర్ణ (1977) Character: Vrishali
A retelling of Mahabharata through the perspectives of KARNA and DURYODHANA. The film uses dialogue and poetry written in Classical Telugu/ Grandhika Basha.
சபாஷ் மீனா சபாஷ் மீனா (1958) Character: Malathi
Mohan is a spoiled young man who wants nothing else in life but to act in stage dramas with his friends. As a result of his carefree behavior, his father ships him off to Madras to work for his friend in hopes that Mohan will learn something in life. Mohan instead takes along his friend Shekar and sends him to work in his place, but hijinks ensue that completely change Mohan's outlook.
సీతారామ కళ్యాణం సీతారామ కళ్యాణం (1961) Character: Mandodari
The film depicts the life of Lord Rama from birth to his marriage with Seetha.



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