Dubbing Janaki | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dasari Janaki |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, voice artist |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Known for | Sagara Sangamam Geethanjali Swati Mutyam |
| Spouse |
Ramakrishnan
(m. 1964; died 1997) |
| Children | 3 |
Dasari Janaki, known professionally as Dubbing Janaki, is an Indian actress and voice artist.[1] She has appeared in several films and television shows in various South Indian languages.
Early life
Janaki was born in Peddapuram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. She started acting in stage shows from the age of 9. She studied up to 7th standard. Though her birthname is Dasari Janaki, she was called Dubbing Janaki by the media to distinguish Janaki from her contemporaries, actress Sowcar Janaki and singer S. Janaki.[2]
She married Ramakrishnan, a military employee, in 1964 and relocated to Chennai. The couple have two sons and a daughter. Her husband died in 1997. She is currently living with her children family in Chennai.
Career
She started appearing in films since 1958. Her first film was Bhookailas produced by AVM. She dubbed for the role of Kasturba in the Telugu film Gandhi. She played an important character in the film Sankarabharanam (1980) in which she played a maid. After that, she started getting similar roles. She is also remembered for her mother roles in films Sagara Sangamam (1983) and Swati Kiranam.
Filmography
Telugu
- Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam
- 20va Shatabdam
- Abhishekam
- Aha Naa Pellanta
- Amara Deepam
- Agni Putrudu
- Aashayam
- Aadade Aadharam Archived 20 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine
- Aradhana
- Chevilo Puvvu
- Coolie No. 1
- Chantabbai
- Dorikithe Dongalu (1989) as Annapurna
- Dabbevariki Chedu
- Geethanjali
- Indrudu Chandrudu
- Jamba Lakidi Pamba
- Srivaru[3] (1985)
- Kalahala Kapuram[4] (1982) as Annapurna
- Ugra Narasimham (1986)
- Madana Gopaludu (1987)
- Moodu Mullu
- Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu
- Ontari Poratam
- Rudraveena as Gemini Ganeshan's wife
- Rendu Rellu Aaru
- Seethakoka Chilaka
- Sagara Sangamam
- Seetamalakshmi
- Sankarabharanam
- Saptapadi
- Swati Mutyam
- Swarnakamalam
- Sagara Sangamam
- Vande Mataram
- Varasudochhadu
Tamil
- Pillai Nila
- Jeeva
- Idhu Namma Aalu
- Rajadhi Raja
- Mappillai (1989)
- En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan (1989)
- Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990)
- Avasara Police 100
- Marupadiyum (1993)
- Gokulam (1993)
- Enga Mudhalali (1993)
- Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
- Pasumpon (1995)
- Periya Kudumbam (1995)
- Karuppu Roja (1996)
- Puthimai Pithan (1998)
- Simmasanam (2000)
- Pottu Amman (2000)
- Panchatantiram (2002)
- Ghajinikanth (2018)
Kannada
- Mane Mane Kathe (1981)
- Hosa Belaku (1982)
- Haalu Jenu (1982)
- Adrushtavantha (1982)
- Manege Bandha Mahalkshmi (1983)
- Pooja Phala (1984)
- Shravana Banthu (1984)
- Apoorva Sangama (1984)
- Sathi Sakkubayi (1985)
- Prema Kadambhari (1987)
- Muthaide (1988)
- Shivashankar (1990)
- Bevu Bella (1993)
- Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege(1993)
- Lockup Death (1994)
- Gadibidi Aliya (1995)
- Bangarada Kalasha (1995)
Television
| Year | Series | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | Akshaya | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2000 | Pushpanjali | ||
| Oka Stree Katha | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2001 | Take It Easy Vaazhkai | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2003–2007 | Sorgam | ||
| 2003–2004 | Janaki | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2004 | Deivam | ||
| 2007–2009 | Vairanenjam | Tamil | Kalaignar TV |
| 2007–2012 | Athipookal | Sun TV | |
| 2008–2010 | Sendhoorapoove | ||
| 2011–2012 | Chinna Kodalu | Telugu | Zee Telugu |
| 2012–2015 | Shikharam | ETV | |
| 2013–2016 | Sasirekha Parinayam | Maa TV | |
| 2014–2016 | Chandralekha | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2015–2016 | Atho Athamma Koothuro | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| Pasamalar | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2018–2019 | Pournami | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2018–2019; 2021 | Roja | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2019–2021 | Suryakantam | Telugu | Zee Telugu |
| 2021–2022 | Muthyamantha Muddu | ||
| 2022–Present | Shatamanam Bhavati | ETV | |
| 2023 | Geethanjali | Gemini TV | |
| 2023-Present | Gundeninda Gudigantalu | Star Maa |
References
- ↑ "Dubbing Janaki". thetelugufilmnagar.com. Telugu FilmNagar. Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ "ఆరోజు బాగా కన్నీళ్లు వచ్చేశాయి: డబ్బింగ్ జానకి". Eenadu (in Telugu). 23 April 2021.
- ↑ "Srivaru 1985 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Srivaru Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ↑ "Kalahala Kapuram (1982) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 24 October 2023.