Sowcar Janaki
Known For
Acting
Born
1931-12-12
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.
Most Known For
Teen Bahuraniyan
Ela Cheppanu
Subhakankshalu
as Sitaramaiah's wife
Kondattam
Dharma Daata
as Suseela
Padikkadha Medhai
as Rangan's Wife
Idaya Malar
Hey Ram
as Mythili's Grandmother
Chiranjeevi
Thodarum
Manchi Manasulu
as Radha
Neerkumizhi
as Dr. Indra
Ethir Neechal
as Pattu
Paalum Pazhamum
as Nalini
Iru Kodugal
as Janaki
Yevade Subramanyam
as Susheela
Charana Daasi
as Saroja
Geethanjali
as Chancellor
Biskoth
as Janaki Patti