Sowcar Janaki

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

111

Gender

Female

Birthday

1931-12-12 (93 years old)

Place of Birth

-

Sowcar Janaki

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

  • Desa Drohulu

    Desa Drohulu

  • Nangu Suvargal

    Nangu Suvargal

  • Kanche

    Kanche

  • Vaddante Dabbu

    Vaddante Dabbu

  • Thambi

    Thambi

  • Abhi

    Abhi

  • Naanal

    Naanal

  • Bhagyarekha

    Bhagyarekha

  • Aadade Adharam

    Aadade Adharam

  • Parthal Pasi Theerum

    Parthal Pasi Theerum

  • Panduranga Mahatyam

    Panduranga Mahatyam

  • Thaayige Thakka Maga

    Thaayige Thakka Maga

  • Babu

    Babu

  • Anni Manchi Sakunamule

    Anni Manchi Sakunamule

  • Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

    Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

  • Kula Kozhundhu

    Kula Kozhundhu

  • Babu Bangaram

    Babu Bangaram

  • Doctor Chakravarthy

    Doctor Chakravarthy

  • Manavarali Pelli

    Manavarali Pelli

  • Maanavan

    Maanavan

  • Geethanjali

    Geethanjali

  • Yevade Subramanyam

    Yevade Subramanyam

  • Chinna Raja

    Chinna Raja

  • Akka Thangai

    Akka Thangai

  • Kanyasulkam

    Kanyasulkam

  • Vetri Vizha

    Vetri Vizha

  • Kai Kodukkum Kai

    Kai Kodukkum Kai

  • Manidhanum Dheivamagalam

    Manidhanum Dheivamagalam

  • Pattaakathi Bairavan

    Pattaakathi Bairavan

  • Bama Vijayam

    Bama Vijayam

  • Annai

    Annai

  • Pachai Vilakku

    Pachai Vilakku

  • Majnu

    Majnu

  • Biskoth

    Biskoth

  • Hey Ram

    Hey Ram

  • Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

    Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

  • Kaliyuga Kannan

    Kaliyuga Kannan

  • Siva

    Siva

  • Kanyarathna

    Kanyarathna

  • Navakoti Narayana

    Navakoti Narayana

  • Mahishasura Mardini

    Mahishasura Mardini

  • Ela Cheppanu

    Ela Cheppanu

  • Ulagam Sirikirathu

    Ulagam Sirikirathu

  • Thirumaal Perumai

    Thirumaal Perumai

  • Batasari

    Batasari

  • Murali Krishnudu

    Murali Krishnudu

  • Needhi

    Needhi

  • Kuzhandai Ullam

    Kuzhandai Ullam

  • Engal Thanga Raja

    Engal Thanga Raja

  • Ellam Un Kairasi

    Ellam Un Kairasi

  • Thaaiku Thalaimagan

    Thaaiku Thalaimagan

  • Nadu Iravil

    Nadu Iravil

  • Azhagan

    Azhagan

  • Swara Kalpana

    Swara Kalpana

  • Kanmalar

    Kanmalar

  • Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan

    Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan

  • Paavai Vilakku

    Paavai Vilakku

  • Madam

    Madam

  • Thunaivan

    Thunaivan

  • Neerkumizhi

    Neerkumizhi

  • Teen Bahuraniyan

    Teen Bahuraniyan

  • Bhagya Lakshmi

    Bhagya Lakshmi

  • Kondattam

    Kondattam

  • Dosti Dhushmani

    Dosti Dhushmani

  • Mahakavi Kalidas

    Mahakavi Kalidas

  • Enga Oor Raja

    Enga Oor Raja

  • Akka Chellelu

    Akka Chellelu

  • Dharma Daata

    Dharma Daata

  • Subhakankshalu

    Subhakankshalu

  • Paar Magale Paar

    Paar Magale Paar

  • Thirumbi Paar

    Thirumbi Paar

  • Tingu Rangadu

    Tingu Rangadu

  • Manchi Manasulu

    Manchi Manasulu

  • Padikkadha Medhai

    Padikkadha Medhai

  • Panam Padaithavan

    Panam Padaithavan

  • Perum Pugazhum

    Perum Pugazhum

  • Cherapakura Chedevu

    Cherapakura Chedevu

  • Thodarum

    Thodarum

  • Kaviya Thalaivi

    Kaviya Thalaivi

  • Shabdavedhi

    Shabdavedhi

  • Uravukku Kayi Koduppam

    Uravukku Kayi Koduppam

  • Paalum Pazhamum

    Paalum Pazhamum

  • Puthiya Paravai

    Puthiya Paravai

  • Dasavatharam

    Dasavatharam

  • Motor Sundaram Pillai

    Motor Sundaram Pillai

  • Ethir Neechal

    Ethir Neechal

  • Iru Kodugal

    Iru Kodugal

  • Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi

    Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi

  • Kaaval Dheivam

    Kaaval Dheivam

  • Thee

    Thee

  • Kumudham

    Kumudham

  • Thillu Mullu

    Thillu Mullu

  • Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam

    Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam

  • Oli Vilakku

    Oli Vilakku

  • Cinema Paithiyam

    Cinema Paithiyam

  • Rojulu Maraayi

    Rojulu Maraayi

  • Geetha

    Geetha

  • Manasaakshi

    Manasaakshi

  • Shavukaru

    Shavukaru

  • Charana Daasi

    Charana Daasi

  • Lakshmi Kalyanam

    Lakshmi Kalyanam

  • Idaya Malar

    Idaya Malar

  • Uyarndha Manidhan

    Uyarndha Manidhan

  • Deivam

    Deivam

  • Appa Tata

    Appa Tata

  • Thiruneelakandar

    Thiruneelakandar

  • Pichi Pullaiah

    Pichi Pullaiah

  • Naan Kanda Swargam

    Naan Kanda Swargam

  • Chakkaram

    Chakkaram

  • School Master

    School Master

  • Chiranjeevi

    Chiranjeevi