Sowcar Janaki

Sowcar Janaki

Born December 12, 1931 (Age: 94)

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.
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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Filmography

Babu Bangaram

Babu Bangaram

2016 as Sailaja's Grandmother Age: 84
Hey Ram

Hey Ram

2000 as Mythili's Grandmother Age: 68
Shabdavedhi

Shabdavedhi

2000 as Age: 68
Kondattam

Kondattam

1998 as Age: 66
Subhakankshalu

Subhakankshalu

1997 as Sitaramaiah's wife Age: 65
Manavarali Pelli

Manavarali Pelli

1993 as Age: 61
Azhagan

Azhagan

1991 as Doctor Age: 59
Vetri Vizha

Vetri Vizha

1989 as Shirley's Aunt Age: 57
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

1989 as Age: 57
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Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi

1989 as Santha Age: 57
Swara Kalpana

Swara Kalpana

1989 as Age: 57
Geethanjali

Geethanjali

1989 as Chancellor Age: 57
Siva

Siva

1989 as Age: 57
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Murali Krishnudu

1988 as Age: 56
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Aadade Adharam

1988 as Age: 56
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

1987 as Chilakamma Age: 55
Majnu

Majnu

1987 as Age: 55
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Pachani Kapuram

1985 as Malini Age: 53
Thillu Mullu

Thillu Mullu

1981 as Meenakshi Doraiswamy Age: 49
Thee

Thee

1981 as Age: 49
Geetha

Geetha

1981 as Mukta Age: 49
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Kula Kozhundhu

1981 as Age: 49
Ellam Un Kairasi

Ellam Un Kairasi

1980 as Meenakshi Age: 48
Samajaniki Sawal

Samajaniki Sawal

1979 as Age: 48
Thaayige Thakka Maga

Thaayige Thakka Maga

1978 as Annapoorna Age: 47
Manasaakshi

Manasaakshi

1977 as Age: 45
Dasavatharam

Dasavatharam

1976 as Leelavathi Age: 44
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Perum Pugazhum

1976 as Nirmala's mother Age: 44
Kaliyuga Kannan

Kaliyuga Kannan

1974 as Gayathri Age: 42
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School Master

1973 as Age: 41
Engal Thanga Raja

Engal Thanga Raja

1973 as Age: 41
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Needhi

1972 as Age: 40
Deivam

Deivam

1972 as Age: 40
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Kanmalar

1972 as Age: 40
Thiruneelakandar

Thiruneelakandar

1972 as Neelavathy Age: 40
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Appa Tata

1972 as Age: 40
Maanavan

Maanavan

1970 as Age: 38
Nadu Iravil

Nadu Iravil

1970 as Ragini Age: 38
Iru Kodugal

Iru Kodugal

1969 as Janaki Age: 37
Thunaivan

Thunaivan

1969 as Age: 37
Kaaval Dheivam

Kaaval Dheivam

1969 as Age: 37
Akka Thangai

Akka Thangai

1969 as Age: 37
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Kuzhandai Ullam

1969 as Age: 37
Lakshmi Kalyanam

Lakshmi Kalyanam

1968 as Age: 36
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Manchi Kutumbam

1968 as Shantha Age: 36
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Naanal

1965 as Savitri Age: 34
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Neerkumizhi

1965 as Dr. Indra Age: 33
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Panam Padaithavan

1965 as Age: 33
Puthiya Paravai

Puthiya Paravai

1964 as Chitra/Saroja Age: 32
Doctor Chakravarthy

Doctor Chakravarthy

1964 as Nirmala Age: 32
Desa Drohulu

Desa Drohulu

1964 as Karuna Age: 32
Pachai Vilakku

Pachai Vilakku

1964 as Age: 32
Navakoti Narayana

Navakoti Narayana

1964 as Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa Age: 32
Paar Magale Paar

Paar Magale Paar

1963 as Age: 31
Sathi Shakthi

Sathi Shakthi

1963 as Age: 31
Kanyarathna

Kanyarathna

1963 as Shantha Age: 31
Annai

Annai

1962 as Age: 31
Manchi Manasulu

Manchi Manasulu

1962 as Radha Age: 30
Parthal Pasi Theerum

Parthal Pasi Theerum

1962 as Age: 30
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Bhagya Lakshmi

1961 as Kamala Age: 29
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Paalum Pazhamum

1961 as Nalini Age: 29
Kumudham

Kumudham

1961 as Age: 29
Batasari

Batasari

1961 as Shanthi Age: 29
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Naan Kanda Swargam

1960 as Meenakshi Age: 28
Padikkadha Medhai

Padikkadha Medhai

1960 as Rangan's Wife Age: 28
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Paavai Vilakku

1960 as Age: 28
Mahishasura Mardini

Mahishasura Mardini

1959 as Gunavathi Age: 27
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Ulagam Sirikirathu

1959 as Age: 27
Charana Daasi

Charana Daasi

1956 as Saroja Age: 25
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Edi Nijam?

1956 as Raami Age: 24
Kanyasulkam

Kanyasulkam

1955 as Buchamma Age: 23
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Cherapakura Chedevu

1955 as Lalitha Age: 23
Rojulu Maraayi

Rojulu Maraayi

1955 as Radha Age: 23
Vaddante Dabbu

Vaddante Dabbu

1954 as Saroja Age: 22
Pichi Pullaiah

Pichi Pullaiah

1953 as Vasantha Age: 21
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Thirumbi Paar

1953 as Age: 21
Shavukaru

Shavukaru

1950 as Subbulu Age: 18