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Veteran South Indian Actress Sowcar Janaki Dies at 94
Sowcar Janaki was a famous actress from South India.
She died in Chennai at age 94.
She had been in a hospital because of serious health problems linked to old age.
Reports also mentioned respiratory problems and infections.
Actor Nassar confirmed that she had died.
People were told where they could go to pay their respects.
Janaki acted in films in several Indian languages.
She appeared in more than 400 movies and many stage shows.
Her last reported film was Anni Manchi Sakunamule in 2023.
Sowcar Janaki died at age 94 at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Friday, August 21, at 1:59 p.m.
Nadigar Sangam president Nassar confirmed her death and said her remains would be kept at Centoph Road, Teynampet, from 5 p.m.
She had been hospitalized in intensive care for age-related health complications, including reported respiratory problems.
Janaki’s career spanned more than seven decades across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam cinema.
She appeared in more than 400 films, performed in over 300 stage shows and received the Padma Shri in 2022.
- Who
- Veteran South Indian actress Sowcar Janaki, also known as Sankaramanchi Janaki, died at age 94.
- What
- She died after hospitalization and intensive care for age-related health complications and reported respiratory problems.
- Where
- Kauvery Hospital in Chennai; her remains were to be kept at Centoph Road in Teynampet.
- When
- Friday, August 21, at 1:59 p.m.
- Why
- Reports attributed her death to age-related ailments, with some also citing respiratory problems or infections.
Key facts
- Age
- 94
- Reported time of death
- 1:59 p.m. on Friday, August 21
- Place of death
- Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
- Career span
- More than seven decades
- Film appearances
- Reports generally say more than 400 films; one report said over 450
- Stage performances
- More than 300 stage shows
- Major honour
- Padma Shri, awarded in 2022
- Last reported film
- Anni Manchi Sakunamule, released in 2023
Quotes
Official statement
Statement announcing Sowcar Janaki’s death and the location of her mortal remains.
“We have worked together in many films. She was the mother, I the child. The irreplaceable acting artist of South Indian cinema, Sowcar Janaki. She acted with all the heroes of that time. She was the preferred choice of my guru K. Balachander. She has passed away. A maternal image has departed. I bid her farewell with tears.”
republicworld.com
“I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of the veteran film actress Mrs. Sowcar Janaki, who secured an indelible place in the hearts of fans across generations through her distinctive acting.”
republicworld.com
Kayal Devaraj
Actor who announced Janaki’s hospitalisation and health update on social media.
“#SowcarJanaki August 19th. Veteran actress Sowcar Janaki (aged 94) has been admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Alwarpet, Chennai, due to ill health. She is currently receiving intensive medical care.”
wionews.com
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