Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay shared his condolences after South Indian veteran Sowcar Janaki passed away on Friday in Chennai after age-related complications at the age of 94. The actor turned politician remembered her seven-decade-long contribution to Indian cinema and said her death was an “irreplaceable loss” to the film world.
C Joseph Vijay pays tribute
CM Vijay shared a message in Tamil on his X handle recalling her long career in cinema. He wrote, “Upon learning the news of the passing of Mrs. Sowcar Janaki, the veteran film actress who, through her unique performances, had carved an indelible place in the hearts of audiences across generations, I am filled with profound shock and sorrow.”
Vijay remembers her long career
Vijay also remembered the actress for her work in several Indian languages. Sowcar Janaki acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and other languages.He also mentioned her awards, including the Padma Shri, Kalaimamani and Nandi Award.“Her artistic contributions, spanning over 70 years in the film industry and breathing life into countless characters, will forever be cherished and celebrated. Having acted in films across various languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and more, she achieved remarkable feats, and received numerous accolades including the Padma Shri Award, Kalaimamani Award, Nandi Award, and others. The demise of Mrs. Sowcar Janaki represents an irreplaceable loss to the film world,” he further added.Offering his condolences to her family, friends, members of the film industry and fans, he prayed for her soul to rest in peace and wrote, “I convey my deepest condolences to her grieving family, relatives, members of the film fraternity, and fans, and pray that her soul rests in peace at the divine feet of the Lord.”
Sowcar Janaki’s career
Sowcar Janaki was one of the most respected actresses in South Indian cinema. She worked in films for more than 70 years and played many memorable roles during her long career.Nadigar Sangam president Nassar confirmed the death of Sowcar Janaki. He also shared details about where her mortal remains would be kept for people to pay their respects.
