Sowcar Janaki
Known for Acting · 119 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 (119)
Babu Bangaram
2016
as Sailaja's Grandmother
Shabdavedhi
2000
Dosti Dhushmani
1986
as Sandeep's Mother
Subhakankshalu
1997
as Sitaramaiah's wife
Geethanjali
1989
as Chancellor
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
2023
as Janaki
Yavade Subramanyam
2015
as Susheela
Kondattam
1998
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Thambi
2019
as Grandmother
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Hey Ram
2000
as Mythili's Grandmother
Puthiya Paravai
1964
as Chitra/Saroja
Manchi Manasulu
1962
as Radha
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
as Rangan's Wife
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989
as Santha
Majnu
1987
Dasavatharam
1976
as Leelavathi
Paar Magale Paar
1963
Manavarali Pelli
1993
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
as Saroja
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978
as Annapoorna
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964
as Nirmala
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987
as Chilakamma
Batasari
1961
as Shanthi
Kanyasulkam
1955
as Buchamma
Siva
1989
Geetha
1981
as Mukta
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Aadade Adharam
1988
Madam
1994
Akka Chellelu
1970
as Janaki
Vetri Vizha
1989
as Shirley's Aunt
Bama Vijayam
1967
as Parvathi
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014
Desa Drohulu
1964
as Karuna
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
as Vasantha
Bhagya Lakshmi
1961
as Kamala
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968
Perum Pugazhum
1976
as Nirmala's mother
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
1975
as Valli
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
as Rama's sister
Thillu Mullu
1981
as Meenakshi Doraiswamy
Nadu Iravil
1970
as Ragini
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Biskoth
2020
as Janaki Patti
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
as Meenakshi
Tingu Rangadu
1982
Navakoti Narayana
1964
as Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
Chinna Raja
1999
Thee
1981
Annai
1962
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
Akka Thangai
1969
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966
as Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
Shavukaru
1950
as Subbulu
Enga Oor Raja
1968
Azhagan
1991
as Doctor
Iru Kodugal
1969
as Janaki
Kaliyuga Kannan
1974
as Gayathri
Sathi Shakthi
1963
Thunaivan
1969
Thodarum
1999
Thirumbi Paar
1953
Mahishasura Mardini
1959
as Gunavathi
Abhi
2003
as Janki, Abhi's mother
Dharma Daata
1970
as Suseela
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
as Lalitha
Maanavan
1970
Swara Kalpana
1989
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Murali Krishnudu
1988
Deivam
1972
Panam Padaithavan
1965
Charana Daasi
1956
as Saroja
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
as Devi and Krishna
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
Chakkaram
1968
Kula Kozhundhu
1981
Kanyarathna
1963
as Shantha
Kumudham
1961
Thirumaal Perumai
1968
as Thief's Wife
Rojulu Maraayi
1955
as Radha
Naanal
1965
as Savitri
Paavai Vilakku
1960
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
as First Wife
Edi Nijam?
1956
as Raami
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
Thiruneelakandar
1972
as Neelavathy
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Kanmalar
1972
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
as Meenakshi
Ethir Neechal
1968
as Pattu
Valayapathi
1952
as Sathyavathi
Akrandana
1986
Kanche
2015
as Mahalakshmamma
Bhagyarekha
1957
as Kathyayini
Chiranjeevi
1984
Oli Vilakku
1968
Manasaakshi
1977
Kuzhandai Ullam
1969
Appa Tata
1972
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Neerkumizhi
1965
as Dr. Indra
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
as Nalini
Needhi
1972
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Idaya Malar
1976
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
as Shantha
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Babu
1971
School Master
1973
Pachani Kapuram
1985
as Malini
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 119 credits spanning from 1950 to 2023, Sowcar Janaki has appeared in 119 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sowcar Janaki Movies
- Babu Bangaram (2016) — as Sailaja's Grandmother
- Shabdavedhi (2000)
- Dosti Dhushmani (1986) — as Sandeep's Mother
- Subhakankshalu (1997) — as Sitaramaiah's wife
- Geethanjali (1989) — as Chancellor
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