Sowcar Janaki’s twin passions: Beyond cinema, the veteran actor loved food and designing interiors
Veteran Indian actor Sowcar Janaki has passed away at the age of 93. Beyond her prolific film career, she was celebrated for her culinary expertise and passion for interior design.
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She was a legendary figure in South Indian cinema whose life and diverse interests left a significant cultural impact.
Sowcar Janaki, who passed away today at a private hospital in Chennai , was well known for the lunches and dinners she would host at her palatial home in Chennai. Her culinary skills were legendary; in fact, in the mid-1990s, Janaki hosted a cookery show called Ruchi-Abhiruchi, spread over 30 segments, on Gemini TV.
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