Renowned choreographer Jani Master has been embroiled in a sexual harassment case that has caused a sensation across the Telugu states. A female choreographer accused him of sexually harassing her over some time, making it a topic of intense discussion in Tollywood. In response to her complaint, police have already registered a case against Jani Master under IPC sections 376, 506, and 323(2). Amidst this backdrop, a team of Cyberabad SOT police intensified their search and eventually detained him in Goa. He was presented in court there and is being brought back to the city.
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What happened?
Jani Master was accused by his assistant of sexual harassment. She complained to the police, saying, “I met Jani Master in 2017. I joined his team as an assistant choreographer in 2019. During a film shoot in Mumbai, I traveled there along with Jani Master and two other assistants. At the hotel there, Jani Master raped me. He threatened to fire me and said I would never work in the film industry again if I told anyone. He took advantage of the opportunity to take us from Hyderabad to other cities for film shootings and raped me multiple times. Even during the shootings, he behaved indecently inside the vanity van,” the victim stated in her complaint. Following her complaint, police arrested him on Thursday (September 19). The Cyberabad SOT team apprehended him at a lodge in Goa.
If you’ve done something wrong, admit it: Manchu Manoj
Since she was a minor, the girl in her complaint alleged that Jani Master had harassed her, prompting police to register a case under the POCSO Act. However, since the case was registered, Jani Master disappeared. Actor Manchu Manoj made intriguing remarks about this. He opined that fleeing when a woman makes accusations sends a dangerous message to society and future generations. He advised Jani Master to face the truth and fight if he hadn’t done anything wrong. “If you have made a mistake, admit it,” Manchu Manoj clarified. “Everyone knows how hard Jani Master worked to reach a high position in his career. But seeing these allegations at this level is heartbreaking. The law will determine who is at fault. I congratulate the police for acting swiftly in this matter. This incident clearly shows that no one is above the law,” Manoj stated.
@AlwaysJani master , you’ve fought your way to the top, and everyone knows the struggles you’ve overcome. But today, seeing these serious allegations against you is heartbreaking. The truth will always come out, and the law will decide who is right and wrong. Running away,…
— Manoj Manchu🙏🏻❤️ (@HeroManoj1) September 19, 2024
Jani Master’s top-10 songs
Jani Master rose to stardom as a star choreographer in a very short time with his talent. He has provided choreography for several superhit songs in the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi film industries. Recently, he even received a National Award and has been acknowledged as the best choreographer in the country. Let’s now look at the top-10 songs choreographed by him.
Megham Karigena (Thiru)
The song ‘Megham Karigena’ from the Telugu-dubbed version of the Tamil film ‘Thiruchitrambalam,’ known as ‘Thiru,’ was beautifully choreographed by Jani Master. Dhanush and Nithya’s steps were taken to the next level, mesmerizing everyone much like Prabhu Deva’s ‘Vennelave Vennelave.’ For this, he was selected as the National Best Choreographer at the 70th National Film Awards.
Arabic Kuthu (Beast)
The song ‘Arabic Kuthu’ from the film ‘Beast,’ starring Vijay, created a sensation on YouTube. The Tamil audience was captivated by Jani Master’s choreography. The way he composed the steps to match Vijay’s body language was remarkable, and actress Pooja Hegde also brought her career-best steps to this number.
Ranjithame (Vaarisu)
The song ‘Ranjithame’ from the film ‘Vaarisu,’ starring Vijay and Rashmika, also created a huge sensation. The dance performance of Vijay and Rashmika made theaters erupt with cheers and noise, especially the single take step at the end of the song, which thrilled Vijay’s fans. This song brought national recognition to Jani Master.
Rara Rakkamma (Vikrant Rona)
The song ‘Rara Rakkamma’ from the film ‘Vikrant Rona‘ shook music lovers across the country. Jani Master’s signature step for this item song trended heavily on social media, and many youngsters went viral making reels with the hook step. Bollywood beauty Jacqueline Fernandez and Kannada actor Sudeep featured in this electrifying number.
Nuvvu Kavalayya (Jailer)
The song ‘Nuvvu Kavalayya’ from Rajinikanth’s last film ‘Jailer‘ went viral for its trendy nature. The ‘Milk Beauty’ Tamannaah’s hook step mesmerized the youth. This song, also composed by Jani Master, gathered millions of views on YouTube and was widely recreated in reels.
Rowdy Baby (Maari 2)
The song ‘Rowdy Baby’ from the film ‘Maari 2,‘ starring Sai Pallavi and Dhanush, was nothing short of a sensation. It created many sensations on YouTube. The choreography by Jani Master, combined with the energetic steps of Sai Pallavi and Dhanush, captivated everyone. Initially, this song was offered to Prabhu Deva, but due to his busy schedule, Jani Master took it over. The song was filmed under the supervision of Prabhu Deva.
Buttabomma (Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo)
Cinema Chupista Mava (Race Gurram)
Jani Master also choreographed the mass beat song ‘Cinema Chupista Mava’ from ‘Race Gurram.’ Bunny and Shruti Hassan’s steps won the hearts of viewers. Jani Master composed this song to fill it with excitement from start to finish.
Laila O Laila (Naayak)
In the film ‘Naayak,’ starring Ram Charan in a dual role, the song ‘Laila O Laila’ confirmed Cherry as a top dancer. Even the rest of the industry acknowledged Cherry as a top dancer. In this song, Jani Master set both mass and classic steps perfectly.
Em Maya Chesavo (Drona)
Jani Master was introduced to the industry as a choreographer with the 2009 film ‘Drona,’ starring Nithiin. After seeing Jani Master’s talent in the ‘Dhee’ show, Nithiin gave him this opportunity. The song Em Maya Chesavo composed by Jani Master was a big hit at the time. Everyone searched extensively for Jani Master after seeing the level of steps he made Nithiin perform. After this song, Jani Master never had to look back.
