Janaki Sabesh is an Indian media professional, actor, model, storyteller, author of children's book, theatre and voiceover artist. Throughout her film career, she has played the "screen mother" to several leading actors, appearing predominantly Tamil and Telugu films.
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Early life
Janaki was born in Bangalore. She did her initial schooling in Carmel School, Kolkata and then from DTEA Senior Secondary School, New Delhi. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi and a master's degree in mass communication from Jamia Millia, Delhi. and Bombay Jayashri is her sister in law
Career
In 1991, Janaki Sabesh assisted Simi Garewal with her documentary on Rajiv Gandhi called India's Rajiv. She part of some of the most celebrated storylines such as Minsara Kanavu (1997), Jeans (1998), Ghilli (2004) and Singam (2010).
She also modelled for some of the leading brands like Cadburys, Pepsodent, KFJ, NAC Jewellers, Chakra Gold Tea, and Jansons Dhoti during these years. She has also appeared in a web series titled Black Sheep (2016) on the YouTube channel of Stray Factory, Rascalas. Janaki's work as a theatre artist includes plays with Chennai-based theatre groups, Crea- Shakti & Madras Players.Janaki Sabesh's engagement with children began when she produced an audio cassette The Learning Train (1995) that simplified the world of numbers through story and songs.
She also runs her own storytelling initiative, Golpo - Tales Unlimited. The word Golpo in Bengali means "story". Her sessions are an interactive mix of narration, music and movement. She also conducts workshops for parents, teachers and students which centre on motivation and the productive uses of storytelling.
Janaki has authored a children’s storybook—The Jungle Storytelling Festival—an original creative narration, published by Tulika Publishers. Her 2nd picture book Paati's Rasam (co-authored with Dhwani Sabesh) won the Best Children's Book Award at Jarul 2023.
Filmography
Web series
Music video
