Sowcar Janaki receiving the ‘Gurajada Sahithi Puraskar’ in Vizianagaram in 2006.
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The Gurajada Samskrutika Samakhya president M. Venkateswara Rao and general secretary Kapuganti Prakash said that noted film actor Sowkar Janaki would continue to inspire others with her great thoughts and deeds.
In a condolence meeting on Saturday (August 22, 2026), they offered tributes to Janaki, who passed away due to ill health at the age of 94 in Chennai on Friday. Mr. Prakash said that Janaki had received the ‘Gurajada Sahithi Puraskaram’ on November 30, 2006, and continued to interact with the members of the association for the last 20 years.
“She was happy to see forts and heritage structures in Vizianagaram when she came here and discussed about the great writers like Gurajada Apparao, Chaganti Somayajulu, and others during the interaction. She recently conveyed her wishes when lyricist Chandrabose was selected for the annual award,” said Mr. Prakash.
Meanwhile, Sri Guru Narayana Kalapeetham founder B.A. Narayana, in a press release, said that Sowcar Janaki inspired the people of South India with her selection of characters and powerful dialogues.
Published – August 22, 2026 01:16 pm IST