"I am a hero because of Sarojamma" – Upendra's gratitude goes viral on social media!

Veteran actress B.Saroja Devi's on the occasion of 13th death anniversary, many celebrities from the Kannada film industry attended and remembered her. Real Star Upendra's emotional words caught everyone's attention.

Actor-director Upendra has been a part of his film career. He recalled the encouragement given by Saroja Devi. Upendra, who made a name for himself as a director with different films like 'Om' and 'Shh', also wanted to win the hearts of the audience with his performances. In this endeavour, it was Saroja Devi who helped her when her first hero film 'A' faced censor issues. When 'A' went to the revising committee of the censor board, it could have been rejected. But b. Saroja Devi supported Upendra there and encouraged him saying, "It's a different experiment, it's good." In Upendra's words, "He stood up, clapped his hands and called me in. There was no one there who liked my film like him. It gave me confidence."

'B. Had it not been for Saroja Devi, I would not have been a hero," Upendra said. After the success of 'A', Upendra emerged as one of the most sought-after heroes in Kannada cinema. Behind this success he remembers the life of Saroja Devi. "Dr. Just as there are awards in the name of Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan, there is a need to institute an award in the name of Saroja Devi as well. The government should pay attention to this issue," Upendra said. Upendra's request is that a memorial award should be given in the name of Sarojamma considering her achievements, disciplined life and contributions to cinema.

Not for the cries of the rich, but for the fact that the simple power of achievement can light up Kannada cinema. Saroja Devi's life is told. It is everyone's responsibility to remember them and keep their dreams alive.