ActressSaroja Devi donates eyes | Bengaluru News
The legendary actress B Saroja Devi, who passed away at age 87, was laid to rest with full state honours on Tuesday in her native Dashavara village, in Channapatna taluk, Ramnagara district. The funeral was attended by notable personalities from the Kannada film industry.Chief minister Siddaramaiah, after paying his respects at her residence in Bengaluru, said: “Her passing is a significant loss to the film industry. She entered the film world at a very young age and dedicated nearly seven decades to it, which is a remarkable achievement. I have met her and share good memories with her and have enjoyed watching her notable films.”In accordance with her wishes, the actress’ eyes were donated to Narayana Nethralaya Monday. An official from Narayana Nethralaya confirmed that her corneas were in good condition and have been successfully retrieved.
