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Sowcar Janaki

Sowcar Janaki

Sowcar Janaki

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1931-12-12 (93 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 125

Movies 125

Janaki

Anni Manchi Sakunamule

Anni Manchi Sakunamule (2023)

Janaki Patti

Biskoth

Biskoth (2020)

Grandmother

Thambi

Thambi (2019)

Sailaja's Grandmother

Babu Bangaram

Babu Bangaram (2016)

Modern Bamma

Soukhyam

Soukhyam (2015)

Mahalakshmamma

Kanche

Kanche (2015)

Susheela

Yevade Subramanyam

Yevade Subramanyam (2015)

Actress

Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan

Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan (2014)

Actress

Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu (2003)

Bhanu's grandmother

Abhi

Abhi (2003)

Actress

Ela Cheppanu

Ela Cheppanu (2003)

Mythili's Grandmother

Hey Ram

Hey Ram (2000)

Actress

Shabdavedhi

Shabdavedhi (2000)

Actress

Anbulla Kadhalukku

Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999)

Actress

Devi

Devi (1999)

Karthik's grandma

Chinna Raja

Chinna Raja (1999)

Actress

Thodarum

Thodarum (1999)

Kondattam

Kondattam (1998)

Actress

Subhakankshalu

Subhakankshalu (1997)

Sarada Devi

Madam

Madam (1994)

Actress

Manavarali Pelli

Manavarali Pelli (1993)

Doctor

Azhagan

Azhagan (1991)

Goa Resident

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

Shirley's Aunt

Vetri Vizha

Vetri Vizha (1989)

Santha

Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi

Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi (1989)

Actress

Swara Kalpana

Swara Kalpana (1989)

Chancellor

Geethanjali

Geethanjali (1989)

Siva

Siva (1989)

Actress

Murali Krishnudu

Murali Krishnudu (1988)

Aadade Adharam

Aadade Adharam (1988)

Actress

Majnu

Majnu (1987)

Chilakamma

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987)

Sandeep's Mother

Dosti Dhushmani

Dosti Dhushmani (1986)

Kaalimuthu's Sister-in-law

Kai Kodukkum Kai

Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)

Actress

Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi (1984)

Tingu Rangadu

Tingu Rangadu (1982)

Actress

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam (1982)

Mrs. Laxmi Bhardwaj

Prem Geet

Prem Geet (1981)

Meenashi duraisamy

Thillu Mullu

Thillu Mullu (1981)

Seetha

Thee

Thee (1981)

Mukta

Geetha

Geetha (1981)

Kula Kozhundhu

Kula Kozhundhu (1981)

Meenakshi

Ellam Un Kairasi

Ellam Un Kairasi (1980)

Pattaakathi Bairavan

Pattaakathi Bairavan (1979)

Tayaramma

Tayaramma Bangarayya

Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979)

Annapoorna

Thaayige Thakka Maga

Thaayige Thakka Maga (1978)

Manasaakshi

Manasaakshi (1977)

Rajam

Idaya Malar

Idaya Malar (1976)

Actress

Dasavatharam

Dasavatharam (1976)

Actress

Uravukku Kayi Koduppam

Uravukku Kayi Koduppam (1975)

Lakshmi

Cinema Paithiyam

Cinema Paithiyam (1975)

Actress

Manidhanum Dheivamagalam

Manidhanum Dheivamagalam (1975)

Actress

Kaliyuga Kannan

Kaliyuga Kannan (1974)

Actress

School Master

School Master (1973)

Actress

Engal Thanga Raja

Engal Thanga Raja (1973)

Actress

Needhi

Needhi (1972)

Actress

Deivam

Deivam (1972)

Actress

Kanmalar

Kanmalar (1972)

Neelavathy

Thiruneelakandar

Thiruneelakandar (1972)

Actress

Appa Tata

Appa Tata (1972)

Parvathi the mother of Ammu

Babu

Babu (1971)

Nangu Suvargal

Nangu Suvargal (1971)

Devi

Kaviya Thalaivi

Kaviya Thalaivi (1970)

Actress

Maanavan

Maanavan (1970)

Actress

Dharma Daata

Dharma Daata (1970)

Rani

Nadu Iravil

Nadu Iravil (1970)

Actress

Akka Chellelu

Akka Chellelu (1970)

Janaki

Iru Kodugal

Iru Kodugal (1969)

Actress

Thunaivan

Thunaivan (1969)

Kaaval Dheivam

Kaaval Dheivam (1969)

Actress

Akka Thangai

Akka Thangai (1969)

Kuzhandai Ullam

Kuzhandai Ullam (1969)

Actress

Chakkaram

Chakkaram (1968)

Vimala who is a cousin of Raju

Uyarndha Manidhan

Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)

Lakshmi

Evaru Monagadu

Evaru Monagadu (1968)

Actress

Lakshmi Kalyanam

Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)

Actress

Enga Oor Raja

Enga Oor Raja (1968)

Oli Vilakku

Oli Vilakku (1968)

Parvati

Teen Bahuraniyan

Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)

Pattu Mami

Ethir Neechal

Ethir Neechal (1968)

Kumuthavalli the wife of Thirumangai Alwar (1 of Sivaji Ganesan's triple roles)

Thirumaal Perumai

Thirumaal Perumai (1968)

Parvathi

Bama Vijayam

Bama Vijayam (1967)

Thaaiku Thalaimagan

Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)

Actress

Mahakavi Kalidas

Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)

First Wife

Motor Sundaram Pillai

Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)

Savitri the wife of Judge Raghunathan

Naanal

Naanal (1965)

Dr. Indra

Neerkumizhi

Neerkumizhi (1965)

Rema

Panam Padaithavan

Panam Padaithavan (1965)

Chitra

Puthiya Paravai

Puthiya Paravai (1964)

Actress

Dr. Chakravarthy

Dr. Chakravarthy (1964)

Karuna

Desa Drohulu

Desa Drohulu (1964)

Pachai Vilakku

Pachai Vilakku (1964)

Saraswati

Navakoti Narayana

Navakoti Narayana (1964)

Lakshmi

Paar Magale Paar

Paar Magale Paar (1963)

Shantha

Kanyarathna

Kanyarathna (1963)

Manjula

Saku Magalu

Saku Magalu (1963)

Actress

Malli Madhuve

Malli Madhuve (1963)

Annai

Annai (1962)

Radha

Manchi Manasulu

Manchi Manasulu (1962)

Janaki

Parthal Pasi Theerum

Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)

Actress

Bhagya Lakshmi

Bhagya Lakshmi (1961)

Nalini

Paalum Pazhamum

Paalum Pazhamum (1961)

Kumudham

Kumudham

Kumudham (1961)

Actress

Batasari

Batasari (1961)

Meenakshi

Naan Kanda Swargam

Naan Kanda Swargam (1960)

Lakshmi

Padikkadha Medhai

Padikkadha Medhai (1960)

Actress

Mahakavi Kalidasu

Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960)

Actress

Paavai Vilakku

Paavai Vilakku (1960)

Gunavathi

Mahishasura Mardini

Mahishasura Mardini (1959)

Actress

Ulagam Sirikirathu

Ulagam Sirikirathu (1959)

Actress

Rechukka Pagati Chukka

Rechukka Pagati Chukka (1959)

Rama's sister

Panduranga Mahatyam

Panduranga Mahatyam (1957)

Actress

Fortunes

Fortunes (1957)

Saroja

Charana Daasi

Charana Daasi (1956)

Actress

Jayam Manade

Jayam Manade (1956)

Actress

Sadarame

Sadarame (1956)

Buchamma

Kanyasulkam

Kanyasulkam (1955)

Lalitha

Cherapakura Chedevu

Cherapakura Chedevu (1955)

Radha

Rojulu Maraayi

Rojulu Maraayi (1955)

Actress

Cherupukura Chedevu

Cherupukura Chedevu (1955)

Actress

Vaddante Dabbu

Vaddante Dabbu (1954)

Vasantha

Pichi Pullaiah

Pichi Pullaiah (1953)

Thirumbi Paar

Thirumbi Paar (1953)

Subbulu

Shavukaru

Shavukaru (1950)

Actress

Onde Guri

Onde Guri

Information

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1931-12-12 (93 years old)

Birth Place

Rajahmundry, India

Siblings

Krishna Kumari

Citizenships

India

Also Known As

Shavukar Janaki, Sowkar Janaki, Showkar , shaavkaru, shawkaru, jaanaki

Awards

Pa Shri in arts, Nandi Award

This article uses material from Wikipedia.

Last updated: 2024-12-04

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9 Movies

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8 Movies

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8 Movies

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8 Movies

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