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 125
Movies 125

Biskoth (2020)

Thambi (2019)

Babu Bangaram (2016)

Soukhyam (2015)

Kanche (2015)

Yevade Subramanyam (2015)

Abhimanyu (2003)

Abhi (2003)

Ela Cheppanu (2003)

Hey Ram (2000)

Shabdavedhi (2000)

Devi (1999)

Chinna Raja (1999)

Thodarum (1999)

Subhakankshalu (1997)

Madam (1994)

Manavarali Pelli (1993)

Azhagan (1991)

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

Vetri Vizha (1989)

Swara Kalpana (1989)

Geethanjali (1989)

Murali Krishnudu (1988)

Majnu (1987)

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987)

Dosti Dhushmani (1986)

Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)

Chiranjeevi (1984)

Prem Geet (1981)

Thillu Mullu (1981)

Thee (1981)

Geetha (1981)

Ellam Un Kairasi (1980)

Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979)

Thaayige Thakka Maga (1978)

Dasavatharam (1976)

Cinema Paithiyam (1975)

Kaliyuga Kannan (1974)

School Master (1973)

Needhi (1972)

Deivam (1972)

Kanmalar (1972)

Thiruneelakandar (1972)

Appa Tata (1972)

Babu (1971)

Maanavan (1970)

Dharma Daata (1970)

Akka Chellelu (1970)

Iru Kodugal (1969)

Thunaivan (1969)

Akka Thangai (1969)

Chakkaram (1968)

Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)

Evaru Monagadu (1968)

Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)

Enga Oor Raja (1968)

Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)

Ethir Neechal (1968)

Thirumaal Perumai (1968)

Bama Vijayam (1967)

Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)

Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)

Naanal (1965)

Neerkumizhi (1965)

Dr. Chakravarthy (1964)

Desa Drohulu (1964)

Navakoti Narayana (1964)

Paar Magale Paar (1963)

Kanyarathna (1963)

Saku Magalu (1963)

Malli Madhuve (1963)

Bhagya Lakshmi (1961)

Kumudham (1961)

Batasari (1961)

Naan Kanda Swargam (1960)

Paavai Vilakku (1960)

Mahishasura Mardini (1959)

Panduranga Mahatyam (1957)

Fortunes (1957)

Jayam Manade (1956)

Sadarame (1956)

Kanyasulkam (1955)

Vaddante Dabbu (1954)

Pichi Pullaiah (1953)

Shavukaru (1950)

Onde Guri
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1931-12-12 (93 years old)
Birth PlaceRajahmundry, India
SiblingsKrishna Kumari
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsShavukar Janaki, Sowkar Janaki, Showkar , shaavkaru, shawkaru, jaanaki
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Nandi Award
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