Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over demise of eminent actress B. Saroja Devi. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that B. Saroja Devi will be remembered as an exemplary icon of Indian cinema and culture.

The Prime Minister noted that her diverse performances left an indelible mark across generations. Mr Modi added that Saroja Devi’s works, spanning different languages and covering diverse themes highlighted her versatile nature.