Theoldest living Telugu actress Sowcar Janaki, who breathed her last in Chennai on Friday, was born as Sankaramanchi Janaki. After the success of Telugu film “Shavukaru” (1950), she starred in popular hits like “Rojulu Maarayi”, “Kanya Sulkam”, “Dr Chakravarthi” and “Allam Chellelu” to name a few. It is a pity that the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke was never conferred on her despite an extraordinary career.

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