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
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
Thiruneelakandar
1972
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as Neelavathy
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Age: 40
Thunaivan
1969
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Age: 37
Akka Thangai
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
Desa Drohulu
1964
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as Karuna
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Age: 32
Sathi Shakthi
1963
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as
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Age: 31
Kanyarathna
1963
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as Shantha
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Age: 31
Manchi Manasulu
1962
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as Radha
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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
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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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
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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
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
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as Vasantha
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Age: 21