Bengaluru, July 15 -- The Karnataka government today announced state honours for veteran actress B Saroja Devi, who passed away yesterday, marking the end of an iconic era in Indian cinema.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said instructions had been issued to officials to ensure the last rites are conducted with full state respect.
"All preparations are being made for her final rites with state honours," the Chief Minister told reporters, adding, "I pray, on behalf of the people and the government, that her soul attains eternal peace."
Calling her passing an irreparable loss to the Indian film industry, particularly to Kannada cinema, Siddaramaiah said Saroja Devi was among the rare artistes who achieved legendary status across multiple lang...