Jani Master Barred From TFTDDA Following Rape Charges Pressed By 21-year-old Amid Film Chamber Probe

Jani Master Controversy: The popular choreographer who has worked with several A-listers has been accused of sexual misconduct. The choreographer, who is basking in the success of his latest creation Aayi Nahi from Stree 2, has been accused of raping a 21-year-old female colleague. Following the allegations, the Telugu Film and TV Dancers and Dance Directors Association (TFTDDA) has directed the film federation to not allow Jani to perform any duties.

TFCC launches probe against Jani Master

Following the complaints against the choreographer, The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) set up a committee against sexual harassment. The governing body assured to set up a redressal-seeking committee that would allow complaints against sexual misconduct to be heard. Meanwhile, the committee has asked the film federation not to allow Jani to perform any duties in the Telugu Film and TV Dancers and Dance Directors Association (TFTDDA), where he serves as President.

The federation has directed the film federation to not give Jani any duties. The choreographer serves as the President of the Telugu Film and TV Dancers and Dance Directors Association (TFTDDA) currently. However, the committee has asked the film federation not to allow Jani to perform any duties in the TFTDDA.

Choreographer Jani Master accused of sexual assault

A case has been registered against well-known Telugu film choreographer Shaik Jani alias Jani Master for allegedly sexually harassing a woman he worked with, police said on Monday. The woman alleged sexual assault by the accused during outdoor shoots and also an attack at her home.

The Raidurgam police registered a zero FIR based on her complaint and transferred it to the Narsingi police station on Sunday night as she resides there, police said. Jani Master, who is also a worker of Jana Sena party, worked for several popular films, including Allu Arjun -starrers Ala Vaikunthapuramulo and Pushpa, and also in Tamil and Hindi films. The Jana Sena party of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said in a statement that Jani Master has been asked to stay away from the party's programmes. The party leadership has taken the decision in view of the police case being registered against him, it said.

(With inputs from PTI)