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.
Filmography
all 98
Movies 98
Producer 1
Anni Manchi Sakunamule (2023)
Biskoth (2020)
Thambi (2019)
Babu Bangaram (2016)
Kanche (2015)
Yevade Subramanyam (2015)
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan (2014)
Abhi (2003)
Hey Ram (2000)
Shabdavedhi (2000)
Chinna Raja (1999)
Thodarum (1999)
Kondattam (1998)
Subhakankshalu (1997)
Madam (1994)
Manavarali Pelli (1993)
Azhagan (1991)
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
Vetri Vizha (1989)
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi (1989)
Swara Kalpana (1989)
Geethanjali (1989)
Siva (1989)
Murali Krishnudu (1988)
Aadade Adharam (1988)
Dosti Dhushmani (1986)
Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
Chiranjeevi (1984)
Tingu Rangadu (1982)
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam (1982)
Thillu Mullu (1981)
Thee (1981)
Geetha (1981)
Kula Kozhundhu (1981)
Ellam Un Kairasi (1980)
Pattaakathi Bairavan (1979)
Thayige Thakka Maga (1978)
Manasaakshi (1977)
Idaya Malar (1976)
Dasavatharam (1976)
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam (1975)
Cinema Paithiyam (1975)
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam (1975)
Kaliyuga Kannan (1974)
School Master (1973)
Engal Thanga Raja (1973)
Needhi (1972)
Deivam (1972)
Kanmalar (1972)
Appa Tata (1972)
Babu (1971)
Nangu Suvargal (1971)
Kaviya Thalaivi (1970)
Maanavan (1970)
Nadu Iravil (1970)
Iru Kodugal (1969)
Thunaivan (1969)
Kaaval Dheivam (1969)
Akka Thangai (1969)
Kuzhandai Ullam (1969)
Chakkaram (1968)
Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)
Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)
Enga Oor Raja (1968)
Oli Vilakku (1968)
Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)
Ethir Neechal (1968)
Thirumaal Perumai (1968)
Bama Vijayam (1967)
Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)
Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)
Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)
Naanal (1965)
Neerkumizhi (1965)
Panam Padaithavan (1965)
Puthiya Paravai (1964)
Dr. Chakravarthy (1964)
Desa Drohulu (1964)
Pachai Vilakku (1964)
Paar Magale Paar (1963)
Annai (1962)
Manchi Manasulu (1962)
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
Bhagya Lakshmi (1961)
Paalum Pazhamum (1961)
Kumudham (1961)
Batasari (1961)
Naan Kanda Swargam (1960)
Padikkadha Medhai (1960)
Paavai Vilakku (1960)
Ulagam Sirikirathu (1959)
Fortunes (1957)
Charana Daasi (1956)
Kanyasulkam (1955)
Rojulu Maraayi (1955)
Endless Money (1954)
Thirumbi Paar (1953)
Shavukaru (1950)
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GenderFemale
Birthday1931-12-12 (92 years old)
Also Known AsShavukar Janaki, Sowkar Janaki, Showkar , shaavkaru, shawkaru, jaanaki
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