Tue Sep 17 14:12:58 UTC 2024: ## Choreographer Jani Master Booked for Sexual Assault

Hyderabad, India: Renowned choreographer Shaik Jani Basha, better known as Jani Master, has been booked for sexual assault following a complaint filed by a 21-year-old colleague. The woman, who worked with Jani, alleged multiple instances of rape, including during outdoor shoots and at his home.

A zero FIR was registered against Jani on Monday by the Raidurgam police, who later transferred the case to the Narsingi police station where the woman resides. The victim claimed the assaults began when she was a minor.

Jani, a prominent figure in the Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi film industries, rose to fame through his work on reality shows and films like “Drona”, “Racha”, and “Jai Ho”. He has choreographed several hit songs, including “Jigelu Rani”, “Rowdy Baby”, “Butta Bomma”, and “Seeti Maar”. His recent work includes films like “Pushpa: The Rise”, “Beast”, and “Varisu”, and he recently won a National Award for his work on “Megam Karukkatha”.

Following the allegations, Jani’s association with Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party has been severed. The party released a statement distancing itself from the choreographer and asking him to refrain from all party activities.

The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce has also initiated an investigation into the matter through its sexual harassment redressal panel.

Jani is married with two children. Further investigations are underway.

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