About

Known credits:
107
Birthday:
1931-12-12
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Sowcar Janaki

Overview

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

Acting
2023 Anni Manchi Sakunamule Actor Janaki 58
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2020 Biskoth Actor Janaki Patti 59
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2019 Donga Actor N/A
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2019 Thambi Actor Grandmother 59
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2016 Babu Bangaram Actor Sailaja's Grandmother 58
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2015 Kanche Actor Mahalakshmamma 58
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2015 Yevade Subramanyam Actor Susheela 59
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2014 Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan Actor 58
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2003 Abhi Actor Janki, Abhi's mother 58
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2000 Hey Ram Actor Mythili's Grandmother 59
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2000 Shabdavedhi Actor 59
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1999 Chinna Raja Actor N/A
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1999 Thodarum Actor N/A
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1998 Kondattam Actor 59
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1997 Subhakankshalu Actor Sitaramaiah's wife 59
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1994 Madam Actor 59
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1993 Manavarali Pelli Actor N/A
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1991 Azhagan Actor Doctor 59
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1989 Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Actor 59
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1989 Vetri Vizha Actor Shirley's Aunt 59
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1989 Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi Actor Santha N/A
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1989 Swara Kalpana Actor N/A
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1989 Geethanjali Actor Chancellor 59
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1989 Siva Actor N/A
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1988 Murali Krishnudu Actor 59
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1988 Aadade Adharam Actor N/A
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1987 Samsaram Oka Chadarangam Actor Chilakamma 59
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1986 Dosti Dhushmani Actor Sandeep's Mother 59
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1984 Kai Kodukkum Kai Actor 59
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1984 Chiranjeevi Actor N/A
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1982 Tingu Rangadu Actor N/A
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1982 Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam Actor N/A
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1981 Thillu Mullu Actor Meenakshi Doraiswamy 59
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1981 Thee Actor 59
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1981 Kula Kozhundhu Actor N/A
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1981 Geetha Actor Mukta N/A
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1980 Ellam Un Kairasi Actor Meenakshi N/A
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1979 Pattaakathi Bairavan Actor N/A
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1978 Thayige Thakka Maga Actor Annapoorna N/A
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1977 Manasaakshi Actor N/A
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1976 Idaya Malar Actor N/A
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1976 Dasavatharam Actor Leelavathi N/A
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1975 Uravukku Kayi Koduppam Actor N/A
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1975 Cinema Paithiyam Actor N/A
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1975 Manidhanum Dheivamagalam Actor Valli N/A
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1974 Kaliyuga Kannan Actor Gayathri N/A
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1973 School Master Actor N/A
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1973 Engal Thanga Raja Actor 59
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1972 Needhi Actor N/A
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1972 Deivam Actor 59
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1972 Kanmalar Actor N/A
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1972 Appa Tata Actor N/A
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1971 Babu Actor 59
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1971 Nangu Suvargal Actor N/A
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1970 Kaviya Thalaivi Actor Devi and Krishna N/A
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1970 Maanavan Actor N/A
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1970 Dharma Daata Actor Suseela N/A
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1970 Nadu Iravil Actor Ragini N/A
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1969 Iru Kodugal Actor Janaki N/A
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1969 Thunaivan Actor 59
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1969 Kaaval Dheivam Actor N/A
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1969 Akka Thangai Actor N/A
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1969 Kuzhandai Ullam Actor N/A
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1968 Chakkaram Actor N/A
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1968 Uyarndha Manidhan Actor 59
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1968 Lakshmi Kalyanam Actor N/A
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1968 Enga Oor Raja Actor N/A
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1968 Oli Vilakku Actor 58
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1968 Teen Bahuraniyan Actor 59
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1968 Ethir Neechal Actor Pattu 59
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1968 Thirumaal Perumai Actor Thief's Wife N/A
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1967 Bama Vijayam Actor Parvathi 59
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1967 Thaaiku Thalaimagan Actor N/A
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1966 Mahakavi Kalidas Actor N/A
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1966 Motor Sundaram Pillai Actor First Wife 59
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1965 Naanal Actor Savitri 59
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1965 Neerkumizhi Actor Dr. Indra 59
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1965 Panam Padaithavan Actor 59
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1964 Puthiya Paravai Actor Chitra/Saroja 59
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1964 Dr. Chakravarthy Actor 59
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1964 Desa Drohulu Actor Karuna 59
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1964 Pachai Vilakku Actor 59
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1964 Navakoti Narayana Actor Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa N/A
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1963 Paar Magale Paar Actor 59
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1962 Annai Actor N/A
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1962 Manchi Manasulu Actor Radha N/A
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1962 Parthal Pasi Theerum Actor 59
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1961 Bhagya Lakshmi Actor Kamala N/A
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1961 Paalum Pazhamum Actor Nalini 59
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1961 Kumudham Actor N/A
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1961 Batasari Actor N/A
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1960 Naan Kanda Swargam Actor Meenakshi N/A
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1960 Padikkadha Medhai Actor Rangan's Wife 59
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1960 Paavai Vilakku Actor N/A
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1959 Mahishasura Mardini Actor Gunavathi N/A
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1959 Ulagam Sirikirathu Actor N/A
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1957 Panduranga Mahatyam Actor Rama's sister 58
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1957 Fortunes Actor Kathyayini N/A
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1956 Charana Daasi Actor Saroja 59
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1955 Kanyasulkam Actor Buchamma 59
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1955 Cherapakura Chedevu Actor Lalitha N/A
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1955 Rojulu Maraayi Actor Radha N/A
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1954 Vaddante Dabbu Actor Saroja N/A
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1953 Pichi Pullaiah Actor Vasantha N/A
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1953 Thirumbi Paar Actor 58
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1950 Shavukaru Actor Subbulu N/A
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Production
1970 Kaviya Thalaivi Production Producer N/A
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