
Sowcar Janaki
Acting
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
2023Anni Manchi Sakunamule
Janaki
2020Biskoth
Janaki Patti
2019Thambi
Grandmother
2016Babu Bangaram
Sailaja's Grandmother
2015Yavade Subramanyam
Susheela
2015Kanche
Mahalakshmamma
2014Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2003Abhi
Janki, Abhi's mother
2003Ela Cheppanu
2000Shabdavedhi
2000Hey Ram
Mythili's Grandmother
1999Thodarum
1998Kondattam
1997Subhakankshalu
Sitaramaiah's wife
1994Madam
1993Manavarali Pelli
1991Azhagan
Doctor
1989Vetri Vizha
Shirley's Aunt
1989Geethanjali
Chancellor
1989Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989Swara Kalpana
1989Siva
1987Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
Chilakamma
1987Majnu