Sowcar Janaki
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
Pattaakathi Bairavan
Kanche
Mahalakshmamma
Hey Ram
Mythili's Grandmother
Kaliyuga Kannan
Gayathri
Majnu
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
Janaki
Babu
Akka Thangai
Batasari
Aadade Adharam
Biskoth
Janaki Patti
Babu Bangaram
Sailaja's Grandmother
Doctor Chakravarthy
Annai
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
Chilakamma
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Abhi
Janki, Abhi's mother
Kula Kozhundhu
Murali Krishnudu
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Valli
Ulagam Sirikirathu
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Naanal
Savitri
Geethanjali
Chancellor
Yevade Subramanyam
Susheela
Panduranga Mahatyam
Rama's sister
Siva
Thaayige Thakka Maga
Annapoorna
Pachai Vilakku
Maanavan
Desa Drohulu
Karuna
Thambi
Grandmother
Ellam Un Kairasi
Meenakshi
Vetri Vizha
Shirley's Aunt
Kuzhandai Ullam
Nangu Suvargal
Nadu Iravil
Ragini
Mahishasura Mardini
Gunavathi
Manavarali Pelli
Bama Vijayam
Parvathi
Navakoti Narayana
Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
Azhagan
Doctor
Kanyarathna
Shantha
Thirumaal Perumai
Thief's Wife
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
Ela Cheppanu
Kanyasulkam
Buchamma
Bhagyarekha
Kathyayini
Kanmalar
Vaddante Dabbu
Saroja
Thunaivan
Paavai Vilakku
Subhakankshalu
Sitaramaiah's wife
Dosti Dhushmani
Sandeep's Mother
Madam
Akka Chellelu
Janaki
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
Kondattam
Needhi
Mahakavi Kalidas
Engal Thanga Raja
Enga Oor Raja
Neerkumizhi
Dr. Indra
Tingu Rangadu
Dharma Daata
Suseela
Thirumbi Paar
Swara Kalpana
Bhagya Lakshmi
Kamala
Teen Bahuraniyan
Thodarum
Padikkadha Medhai
Rangan's Wife
Dasavatharam
Leelavathi
Paar Magale Paar
Cinema Paithiyam
Kaaval Dheivam
Thillu Mullu
Meenakshi Doraiswamy
Panam Padaithavan
Chinna Raja
Puthiya Paravai
Chitra/Saroja
Motor Sundaram Pillai
First Wife
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Paalum Pazhamum
Nalini
Kaviya Thalaivi
Devi and Krishna
Chiranjeevi
Uyarndha Manidhan
Thee
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Ethir Neechal
Pattu
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
Manchi Manasulu
Radha
Pichi Pullaiah
Vasantha
Idaya Malar
Shabdavedhi
Geetha
Mukta
School Master
Iru Kodugal
Janaki
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Santha
Charana Daasi
Saroja
Deivam
Shavukaru
Subbulu
Kumudham
Oli Vilakku
Manasaakshi
Appa Tata
Chakkaram
Rojulu Maraayi
Radha
Perum Pugazhum
Nirmala's mother
Thiruneelakandar
Neelavathy
Cherapakura Chedevu
Lalitha
Naan Kanda Swargam
Meenakshi