“Saroja Devi, Pioneer Superstar, Dies at 87”

• Pioneer actor B. Saroja Devi, known as the first female Kannada cinema superstar, passed away at 87.

• She was the top female star in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

• Acted in over 200 films in four languages.

• Known for her emoting and dancing skills.

• Favored by directors for her ability to switch between comedy and intense emotional delivery.

• Survived by her two children.