"She called me home and fed me dosa!" – Jaggesh recalls his friendship with Saroja Devi

Veteran actress B. Saroja Devi, who has graced hundreds of films in Indian cinema. Saroja Devi's demise has caused grief in the Kannada film industry. At a time when many celebrities from the film industry are paying their last respects to him, veteran actor Jaggesh has shared his memories of the personal bond between him and Sarojamma.

"She used to call me home make dosas and feed them personally. It shows his amazing heart," jaggesh said. "In Tamil Nadu today, if someone performs 'Vayyara', they ask, 'Are you doing saroja devi?' He made such a name for himself," he said. Recalling his cooking, his warmth and words of generality, Jaggesh said, "He is MGR, Dr. Rajkumar was a legend of his time. May his soul rest in peace."

Discussions are going on about a statement on the funeral and the cremation at Kodigehalli. But since there are more apartments there, there are apprehensions that some may create hurdles. "It is being said that there is a garden and it is the family's decision where the last rites will be performed," jaggesh said.

Film director Yogaraj Bhat said after his last darshan, "She was blessing his head with a bang. Their works are always alive in the society. There was a lot of power to his acting. I don't think of his death as death, it is a new birth for him." b. Saroja Devi is a legend who has shown affection for acting, the joy of smiling faces and the discipline of seniority. Words of tribute to his personality will always resonate in the heart of Kannada. Though the lamp of art with the shade of the saree now falls asleep for eternal peace, she remains alive with her paintings.