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
2016
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as Sailaja's Grandmother
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Age: 84
Hey Ram
2000
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as Mythili's Grandmother
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Age: 68
Shabdavedhi
2000
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as
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Age: 68
Kondattam
1998
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as
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Age: 66
Subhakankshalu
1997
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as Sitaramaiah's wife
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Age: 65
Manavarali Pelli
1993
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as
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Age: 61
Azhagan
1991
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as Doctor
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Age: 59
Vetri Vizha
1989
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as Shirley's Aunt
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Age: 57
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
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as
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Age: 57
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Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989
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as Santha
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Age: 57
Swara Kalpana
1989
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as
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Age: 57
Geethanjali
1989
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as Chancellor
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Age: 57
Siva
1989
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as
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Age: 57
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Murali Krishnudu
1988
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as
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Age: 56
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Aadade Adharam
1988
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as
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Age: 56
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987
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as Chilakamma
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Age: 55
Majnu
1987
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as
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Age: 55
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Pachani Kapuram
1985
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as Malini
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Age: 53
Thillu Mullu
1981
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as Meenakshi Doraiswamy
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Age: 49
Thee
1981
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Age: 49
Geetha
1981
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as Mukta
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Age: 49
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Kula Kozhundhu
1981
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Age: 49
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
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as Meenakshi
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Age: 48
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
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Age: 48
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978
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as Annapoorna
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Age: 47
Manasaakshi
1977
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Age: 45
Dasavatharam
1976
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as Leelavathi
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Age: 44
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Perum Pugazhum
1976
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as Nirmala's mother
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Age: 44
Kaliyuga Kannan
1974
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as Gayathri
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Age: 42
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School Master
1973
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Age: 41
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
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Age: 41
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Needhi
1972
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Age: 40
Deivam
1972
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Age: 40
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Kanmalar
1972
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Age: 40
Thiruneelakandar
1972
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as Neelavathy
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Age: 40
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Appa Tata
1972
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Age: 40
Maanavan
1970
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Age: 38
Nadu Iravil
1970
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as Ragini
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Age: 38
Iru Kodugal
1969
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as Janaki
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Age: 37
Thunaivan
1969
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Age: 37
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
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Age: 37
Akka Thangai
1969
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Age: 37
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Kuzhandai Ullam
1969
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Age: 37
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
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Age: 36
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Manchi Kutumbam
1968
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as Shantha
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Age: 36
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Naanal
1965
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as Savitri
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Age: 34
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Neerkumizhi
1965
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as Dr. Indra
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Age: 33
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Panam Padaithavan
1965
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as
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Age: 33
Puthiya Paravai
1964
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as Chitra/Saroja
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Age: 32
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964
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as Nirmala
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Age: 32
Desa Drohulu
1964
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as Karuna
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Age: 32
Pachai Vilakku
1964
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as
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Age: 32
Navakoti Narayana
1964
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as Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
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Age: 32
Paar Magale Paar
1963
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as
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Age: 31
Sathi Shakthi
1963
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Age: 31
Kanyarathna
1963
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as Shantha
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Age: 31
Annai
1962
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Age: 31
Manchi Manasulu
1962
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as Radha
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Age: 30
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
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Age: 30
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Bhagya Lakshmi
1961
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as Kamala
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Age: 29
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Paalum Pazhamum
1961
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as Nalini
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Age: 29
Kumudham
1961
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Age: 29
Batasari
1961
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as Shanthi
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Age: 29
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Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
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as Meenakshi
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Age: 28
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
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as Rangan's Wife
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Age: 28
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Paavai Vilakku
1960
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Age: 28
Mahishasura Mardini
1959
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as Gunavathi
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Age: 27
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Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
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as
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Age: 27
Charana Daasi
1956
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as Saroja
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Age: 25
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Edi Nijam?
1956
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as Raami
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Age: 24
Kanyasulkam
1955
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as Buchamma
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Age: 23
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Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
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as Lalitha
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Age: 23
Rojulu Maraayi
1955
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as Radha
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Age: 23
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
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as Saroja
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Age: 22
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
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as Vasantha
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Age: 21
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Thirumbi Paar
1953
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as
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Age: 21
Shavukaru
1950
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as Subbulu
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Age: 18