Sowcar Janaki
Known for Acting · 123 credits
- Born
- 1931-12-12 (age 94)
- Also known as
- Shavukar Janaki · Sowkar Janaki · Showkar · shaavkaru · shawkaru · jaanaki
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.
Known For
Movies (123)
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976
Hey Ram
2000
as Mythili's Grandmother
Siva
1989
Azhagan
1991
as Doctor
Bama Vijayam
1967
as Parvathi
Babu
1971
Neerkumizhi
1965
as Dr. Indra
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979
as Janaki
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Vetri Vizha
1989
as Shirley's Aunt
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
1975
as Valli
Biskoth
2020
as Janaki Patti
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Maanavan
1970
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
Subhakankshalu
1997
as Sitaramaiah's wife
Annai
1962
Thiruneelakandar
1972
as Neelavathy
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Naanal
1965
as Savitri
Valayapathi
1952
as Sathyavathi
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
as Shantha
Manchi Manasulu
1962
as Radha
Manasaakshi
1977
Dharma Daata
1970
as Suseela
Iru Kodugal
1969
as Janaki
Oli Vilakku
1968
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
as Meenakshi
Rojulu Maraayi
1955
as Radha
Akrandana
1986
Aasai Alaigal
1963
as Thangam
Sathi Shakthi
1963
Edi Nijam?
1956
as Raami
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989
as Santha
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975
Akka Chellelu
1970
as Janaki
Kumudham
1961
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
as Meenakshi
Geethanjali
1989
as Chancellor
Geetha
1981
as Mukta
Kondattam
1998
as Janaki
Pachani Kapuram
1985
as Malini
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968
Thambi
2019
as Grandmother
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
as Rangan's Wife
Chakkaram
1968
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
Babu Bangaram
2016
as Sailaja's Grandmother
Puthiya Paravai
1964
as Chitra/Saroja
Thillu Mullu
1981
as Meenakshi Doraiswamy
Thee
1981
as Seetha
Chinna Raja
1999
Kanyasulkam
1955
as Buchamma
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
as Devi and Krishna
Kanche
2015
as Mahalakshmamma
Dasavatharam
1976
as Leelavathi
Aadade Adharam
1988
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
as Rama's sister
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Dosti Dhushmani
1986
as Sandeep's Mother
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964
as Nirmala
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
Shabdavedhi
2000
Chiranjeevi
1984
Shavukaru
1950
as Subbulu
Yavade Subramanyam
2015
as Susheela
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Thodarum
1999
Panam Padaithavan
1965
Thirumaal Perumai
1968
as Thief's Wife
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
2023
as Janaki
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
as Saroja
Majnu
1987
Abhi
2003
as Janki, Abhi's mother
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987
as Chilakamma
Mahishasura Mardini
1959
as Gunavathi
Perum Pugazhum
1976
as Nirmala's mother
Thunaivan
1969
Tingu Rangadu
1982
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Akka Thangai
1969
Kanyarathna
1963
as Shantha
Ethir Neechal
1968
as Pattu
Bhagyarekha
1957
as Kathyayini
Idaya Malar
1976
Nadu Iravil
1970
as Ragini
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
as Nalini
Enga Oor Raja
1968
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
School Master
1973
Madam
1994
Charana Daasi
1956
as Saroja
Bhagya Lakshmi
1961
as Kamala
Kuzhandai Ullam
1969
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978
as Annapoorna
Kanmalar
1972
Manavarali Pelli
1993
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
as First Wife
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
as Lalitha
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Paavai Vilakku
1960
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966
as Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
Navakoti Narayana
1964
as Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
Desa Drohulu
1964
as Karuna
Thirumbi Paar
1953
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
Batasari
1961
as Shanthi
Murali Krishnudu
1988
Deivam
1972
Needhi
1972
Appa Tata
1972
Swara Kalpana
1989
Kaliyuga Kannan
1974
as Gayathri
Paar Magale Paar
1963
About Sowcar Janaki
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 popul… With 123 credits spanning from 1950 to 2023, Sowcar Janaki has appeared in 123 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sowcar Janaki Movies
- Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu (1976)
- Hey Ram (2000) — as Mythili's Grandmother
- Siva (1989)
- Azhagan (1991) — as Doctor
- Bama Vijayam (1967) — as Parvathi
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