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Sowcar Janaki

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.


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Born:
Dec 12, 1931
Movie/TV Credits:
42
First Appeared:
In the movie Thirumbi Paar 1953-03-31
Latest Project:
Movie Anni Manchi Sakunamule 2023-05-18
Known For
Filmography
Movie Anni Manchi Sakunamule Janaki 2023-05-18
Movie Biskoth Janaki Patti 2020-11-14
Movie Babu Bangaram Sailaja's Grandmother 2016-08-12
Movie Yevade Subramanyam Susheela 2015-03-21
Movie Kanche Mahalakshmamma 2015-10-23
Movie Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan 2014-09-12
Movie Hey Ram Mythili's Grandmother 2000-02-18
Movie Chinna Raja 1999-02-12
Movie Azhagan Doctor 1991-08-14
Movie Geethanjali Chancellor 1989-05-10
Movie Vetri Vizha Shirley's Aunt 1989-10-28
Movie Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal 1989-10-28
Movie Dosti Dhushmani Sandeep's Mother 1986-10-31
Movie Chiranjeevi 1984-02-16
Movie Thee 1981-01-26
Movie Thillu Mullu Meenakshi Doraiswamy 1981-05-01
Movie Idaya Malar 1976-09-03
Movie Uravukku Kayi Koduppam 1975-07-18
Movie School Master 1973-11-29
Movie Engal Thanga Raja 1973-07-15
Movie Appa Tata 1972-03-28
Movie Kanmalar 1972-09-24
Movie Babu 1971-10-18
Movie Nangu Suvargal 1971-02-06
Movie Kaviya Thalaivi Devi and Krishna 1970-10-29
Movie Kuzhandai Ullam 1969-01-13
Movie Iru Kodugal Janaki 1969-10-02
Movie Ethir Neechal Pattu 1968-04-13
Movie Teen Bahuraniyan 1968-07-19
Movie Enga Oor Raja 1968-10-21
Movie Chakkaram 1968-12-05
Movie Bama Vijayam Parvathi 1967-02-24
Movie Mahakavi Kalidas 1966-08-19
Movie Motor Sundaram Pillai First Wife 1966-01-26
Movie Neerkumizhi Dr. Indra 1965-04-13
Movie Naanal Savitri 1965-12-17
Movie Pachai Vilakku 1964-04-02
Movie Puthiya Paravai Chitra/Saroja 1964-09-12
Movie Kumudham 1961-07-29
Movie Paalum Pazhamum Nalini 1961-09-09
Movie Bhagya Lakshmi Kamala 1961-11-06
Movie Thirumbi Paar 1953-03-31
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