Janani Ashok Kumar

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Janani Ashok Kumar
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Born (1992-11-28) 28 November 1992 (age 31) [1] [2]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Alma mater Bharathiar University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • youtuber
Years active2016–present
Known for Mappillai
Idhayam

Janani Ashok Kumar (born 28 November 1992) [3] is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil television. She is best known for her role, Bharathi on Zee Tamil's soap opera Idhayam . [4] [5] Janani is also known for her roles in the television shows Mappillai , Sembaruthi , Mouna Raagam and Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar . [6]

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Early life

Janani Ashok Kumar was born on 28 November 1992 to Tamil speaking parents in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. She did her schooling and college from a private institude in Coimbatore. She has a master in Bioinformatics from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Her father Ashok Kumar, is in charge of transportation in a private school in Coimbatore while her mother Santhanalakshmi is costume designer. [7]

Career

In 2016, Janani debuted in the soap opera Mappillai playing the role of Janani Kamal along side actors Senthil Kumar and Sreeja Chandran which aired on Star Vijay.[ citation needed ] She later went on to appear in shows such as Mouna Raagam , Sembaruthi and Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar .[ citation needed ] In 2023, Janani was given the chance to act as an leading actress in the serial Idhayam opposing actor Richard N. J. the serial aired on Zee Tamil. [8] She also runs a Youtube channel vlogging her daily life. [9] [10]

In 2023, she also acted in the comedy web series Vera Maari Office marking her web series debut playing a lead female role in the series, the series aired on the OTT streaming service platform Aha Tamil. [11]

Filmography

Television

YearSerialRoleNotes
2016–2017 Mappillai Janani KamalDebut [12]
2017–2020 Mouna Raagam Ms. Mallika [13]
2017-2020 Sembaruthi Aishwarya ArunReplaced by Dheepthi Kapil [14] [15]
2018–2022 Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Sharanya Pandi
2018Ayutha EzhuthuDevi Rajesh
2021 Kaatrukkenna Veli Madhuvarshini
2023 Vera Maari Office Nisha [16]
2023–present Idhayam BharathiLead role [17]

Films

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2018 Yemaali Maari Tamil

Awards and nominations

Janani Ashok Kumar awards and nominations
Totals [lower-alpha 1]
Wins2
Nominations3
Note
  1. ↑ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
Television
YearProviderAwardAward TypeShowResultRef.
2016Indian FoundationIndian Foundation AwardsBest VJ of the YearWon
2017 Star Vijay Vijay Television Awards Best Supporting Actress Mappillai Nominated[ citation needed ]
2019 Zee Tamil Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Supporting Actress Sembaruthi Won [18]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "From Janani Ashok Kumar to Radikaa Sarathkumar, a look at the celebs who are also entrepreneurs". The Times of India . Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Sembaruthi fame Janani Ashok Kumar wishes sister Keerthana on her birthday with a cute post". Times Of India . Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "TV actress Janani Ashok Kumar enjoys a vacation with friends". The Times of India . 13 July 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Popular actress Janani Ashok Kumar to play the titular role in upcoming show 'Idhayam'". The Times of India . 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Janani Ashok Kumar shares a lengthy note calling for the end of bullying and discrimination based on skin colour". The Times of India . 2 June 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "Janani Ashok Kumar gets the first jab of Covid-19 vaccine; says, 'Please don't hesitate to get vaccinated". The Times of India . 10 June 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Janani Ashok Kumar". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "New TV serial 'Idhayam' to launch soon; deets inside". Times Of India . 29 May 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "From Myna Nandhini to Janani Ashok Kumar: Tamil celebs you didn't know were professional makeover artists too". The Times of India . Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  10. ↑ "Janani Kumar and Priya Varrier promote banned betting website Lotus365, encourage tax evasion". g2g.news. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "A look at Janani Ashok Kumar's fashionable outfit". Times Of India . 17 November 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  12. ↑ "I got identity in Mappillai says Janani". /cinema.dinamalar.com.
  13. ↑ "Janani Ashok Kumar wows fans with her singing talent, watch". The Times of India . 27 May 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  14. ↑ "Actress Janani Ashok's tearful video after sudden removal from 'Sembaruthi' serial". India Glitz. 8 November 2020.
  15. ↑ "Dheepthi Kapil joins 'Sembaruthi'; shares her excitement with fans". The Times of India . 9 November 2020.
  16. ↑ "Vera Maari Office OTT Release: RJ Vijay, Janani Ashokkumar Starrer Series to Soon be Available on Aha". www.mysmartprice.com. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
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