Shavukaru Janaki
| Sowcar Janaki | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sankaramanchi Janaki December 12, 1931 Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1949–Present |
| Spouse(s) | Sankamaranchi Srinivasa Rao (marriage in 1947) |
| Relatives | Vaishnavi (Granddaughter)[1] |
Sankaramanchi Janaki (born December 12, 1931), popularly known as Sowcar Janaki, 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 was a radio artist during her earlier years. She became a popular actress with hits such as Sowcar (Telugu), Pudhiya Paravai (Tamil) and Iru Kodugal (Tamil). She worked with famous directors such as Dada Mirasee and K Balachandar. She served as jury member for the National Indian Films awards committee and as chair person for state Telugu Films awards committee.
Personal Life
She is the elder daughter of T. Venkoji Rao and Sachi Devi of Rajahmundry. She completed her earlier studies from Gauhati University in Assam and has received honorary Doctorate from University of Arizona. She has two daughters and a son, four grandchildren and two great granddaughters.[2][3]
Film career
She was paired alongside N. T. Rama Rao in her first movie "Shavukar". She acted with A. Nageswara Rao, Jaggaiah, Sivaji Ganesan, M.G.R, Gemini Ganesan and Dr. RajKumar.
Awards
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1984)[4]
- Kalaimamani by Tamil Nadu government
- SIIMA Lifetime Achievement Award, 2012
Partial Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Shavukar | Telugu | debut in Telugu | |
| 1952 | Valayapathi | Tamil | debut in Tamil | |
| 1955 | Rojulu Marayi | Telugu | ||
| 1955 | Bhagyachakra | Kannada | ||
| 1959 | Mahishasura Mardhini | Kannada | ||
| 1962 | Paarthaal Pasi Theerum | Tamil | ||
| 1962 | Manchi Manasulu | Telugu | ||
| 1963 | Sathi Shakthi | Kannada | ||
| 1963 | Malli Maduve | Kannada | ||
| 1963 | Kanyaratna | Kannada | ||
| 1963 | Paar Magale Paar | Tamil | ||
| 1963 | Saaku Magalu | Kannada | ||
| 1964 | Puthiya Paravai | Tamil | ||
| 1964 | Dr. Chakravarthi | Telugu | ||
| 1964 | School Master | Malayalam | ||
| 1964 | Pachai Vilakku | Tamil | ||
| 1966 | Motor Sundaram Pillai | Tamil | ||
| 1967 | Bama Vijayam | Tamil | ||
| 1968 | Oli Vilakku | Tamil | ||
| 1968 | Ethir Neechal | Tamil | ||
| 1968 | Uyarndha Manidhan | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Iru kodugal | Tamil | ||
| 1978 | Thayige Thakka Maga | Kannada | ||
| 1980 | Aarada Gaaya | Kannada | ||
| 1981 | Geetha | Kannada | ||
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Samsaram Oka Chadarangam | Telugu | ||
| 1992 | Soorya Manasam | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Subhakankshalu | Telugu | ||
| 1998 | Bavagaru Bagunnara? | Telugu | ||
| 1999 | Devi | Telugu | ||
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Shabdavedhi | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Ela cheppanu | telugu | ||
| 2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Tamil |
References
- ↑ "Sowcar Janaki Returns". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ↑ Still ready to act: Sowcar Janaki
- ↑ A dauntless spirit showcased
- ↑ http://www.filmfare.com/features/lifetime-achievement-award-south-winners-down-the-years-6684.html
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