Saukar Janaki passed away
Veteran actress Saukar Janaki passes away: Famous South Indian cinema actress Saukar Janaki passed away on Friday at the age of 94. He died at 1:59 pm in a hospital in Chennai, as confirmed by his family. She was hospitalized for some time due to age-related health issues and was undergoing treatment in the ICU.
Saukar Janaki passes away at the age of 94
Saukar Janaki worked in the film industry for almost seven decades and has acted in over 400 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam cinema. His journey will be known as an important chapter in the history of South Indian cinema. He was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2022.
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Many film stars expressed grief over the news of his demise. Actor Junior NTR wrote on his X account, 'Deeply saddened by the news of the demise of Saukar Janaki Garu, who left his unique mark on Telugu and Indian cinema. Janaki Garu's film journey and the characters he played will always remain in our memories. may his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the family.
Senior actor Kamal Haasan also remembered him emotionally. He wrote, 'She was the mother and I was the child. Saukar Janaki, the irreplaceable artist of South Indian cinema. He worked with all the heroes of that time. They are my guru's. She was Balachander's favorite actress. He has passed away. A motherly image is gone. I bid him farewell with tears.
Saukar Janaki was known for his strong acting abilities and diverse roles. He played many memorable characters which settled in the hearts of the audience. His films are still popular among cinema lovers.