'Abhinaya Saraswathi B Saroja Devi Award' for women artists
In a tribute to legendary actress B Saroja Devi, Karnataka government has announced a new lifetime achievement award. The 'Abhinaya Saraswathi B Saroja Devi Award' will honour women artists who have made a remarkable contribution of 25 years or more to the Kannada film industry. The initiative aims to celebrate the legacy of one of Kannada cinema's most iconic figures.