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Janani Ashok Kumar
Born (1992-11-28) 28 November 1992 (age 31)[1][2]
NationalityIndian
Alma materBharathiar University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • youtuber
Years active2016–present
Known forMappillai
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]

Early life[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Serial Role Notes
2016–2017 Mappillai Janani Kamal Debut[12]
2017–2020 Mouna Raagam Ms. Mallika [13]
2017-2020 Sembaruthi Aishwarya Arun Replaced by Dheepthi Kapil[14][15]
2018–2022 Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Sharanya Pandi
2018 Ayutha Ezhuthu Devi Rajesh
2021 Kaatrukkenna Veli Madhuvarshini
2023 Vera Maari Office Nisha [16]
2023–present Idhayam Bharathi Lead role[17]

Films[edit]

Year Film Role Language Notes
2018 Yemaali Maari Tamil

Awards and nominations[edit]

Janani Ashok Kumar awards and nominations
Totals[a]
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
Year Provider Award Award Type Show Result Ref.
2016 Indian Foundation Indian Foundation Awards Best VJ of the Year Won
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[edit]

References[edit]

  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. 23 November 2019. 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.
  17. ^ "Idhayam Serial Launching On 28 August At 01:30 PM On Zee Tamil Channel – Janani Ashok Kumar As Bharathi, Richard Jose As Adhi". indiantvinfo.com. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  18. ^ "Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal 2019 Winners List". thenewscrunch. Retrieved 13 October 2019.

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