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Sowcar Janaki

Sowcar Janaki

Actor · Born 1931-12-12

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Biography

Sankaramanchi Janaki (born December 12, 1931), popularly known as Shavukar Janaki (Telugu షావుకారు జానకి;Tamil: சௌகார் ஜானகி; Kannada: ಸಾಹುಕಾರ್ ಜಾನಕಿ), is a south-Indian actress who has acted in over 385 Tamil,Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She also performed on stage in over 300 shows, and performed for TANA all over the United States in 2 Telugu plays created by actor Murali Mohan. At age 11, she was a radio artist in Telugu programs. She started her acting career when she had a three-month-old baby and went on to become a popular actress with hits such as Sowcar (Telugu), Pudhiya Paravai (Tamil), Iru Kodugal (Tamil). She also played lead roles with famous directors such as Dada Mirasee, K Balachandar. She is the elder daughter of T. Venkoji Rao, paper technologist (England), and Sachi Devi. She completed matriculation from Gauhati University in Assam and has received honorary Doctorate from University of Arizona.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Hey Ram (2000) — Mythili's Grandmother
  2. Thambi (2019) — Grandmother
  3. Kanche (2015) — Mahalakshmamma
  4. Yavade Subramanyam (2015) — Susheela
  5. Thillu Mullu (1981) — Meenakshi Doraiswamy
  6. Geethanjali (1989) — Chancellor
  7. Babu Bangaram (2016) — Sailaja's Grandmother
  8. Anni Manchi Sakunamule (2023) — Janaki
  9. Puthiya Paravai (1964) — Chitra/Saroja
  10. Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
  11. Shabdavedhi (2000)
  12. Azhagan (1991) — Doctor
  13. Vetri Vizha (1989) — Shirley's Aunt
  14. Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
  15. Dosti Dhushmani (1986) — Sandeep's Mother
  16. Ethir Neechal (1968) — Pattu
  17. Biskoth (2020) — Janaki Patti
  18. Pachai Vilakku (1964)
  19. Thee (1981) — Seetha
  20. Subhakankshalu (1997) — Sitaramaiah's wife
  21. Majnu (1987)
  22. Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966) — First Wife
  23. Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)
  24. Paalum Pazhamum (1961) — Nalini
  25. Bama Vijayam (1967) — Parvathi
  26. Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan (2014)
  27. Oli Vilakku (1968)
  28. Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) — Chilakamma
  29. Panduranga Mahatyam (1957) — Rama's sister
  30. Ela Cheppanu (2003)
  31. Ellam Un Kairasi (1980) — Meenakshi
  32. Paar Magale Paar (1963)
  33. Padikkadha Medhai (1960) — Rangan's Wife
  34. Thirumbi Paar (1953)
  35. Charana Daasi (1956) — Saroja
  36. Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
  37. Batasari (1961) — Shanthi
  38. Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)
  39. Neerkumizhi (1965) — Dr. Indra
  40. Naanal (1965) — Savitri