Telugu Choreographer Jani Master Accused of Sexual Assault by 21-Year-Old Woman

A 21-year-old girl has accused Telugu choreographer Sheikh Jani Basha, popularly known as Jani Master, of sexually abusing her multiple times. Cyberabad Raidurgam police, acting on the allegations, registered a zero FIR against the man. The woman alleged that she had worked with Jani on several projects and he had been sexually abusing her for the past few months. The victim said that he sexually abused her multiple times while they were shooting together in various cities including Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad. She told the police that Jani also abused her at his home in Narsingi, Hyderabad.

Cyberabad police have registered a case of sexual assault against choreographer Jani Master. Cyberabad's Raidurgam police have registered a zero FIR against choreographer Sheikh Jani Basha, popularly known as Jani Master, following allegations of sexual assault and are continuing the investigation into the case. A case has been registered against Jani Master at Raidurgam police station under sections 376 (rape), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 323 (causing hurt) of the IPC. The senior police officer confirmed the news and said that the matter is being thoroughly investigated. He said, 'Since the woman is a resident of Narsingi, the matter has been handed over to the police there and further investigation will be done.'

The matter was first raised before Shikha Goyal, Director General of Women Safety Wing (WSW) of Telangana, who advised the victim to register a case with the police. She said, 'I advised her to initiate an internal investigation under the Sexual Harassment Prevention (PoSH) Act and since the allegations also include criminal charges, she was also asked to register a case with the Law and Order Police.' Let us tell you that Jani Master is a choreographer of Telugu films. He has also choreographed many great songs in Kannada cinema. In Bollywood, he has choreographed 'Photocopy' from the movie 'Jai Ho', 'Teri Baton Mein Aisa Ulza Jiya' title track, 'Laal Peeli Ankhiyan' and 'Aaj Ki Raat' and 'Aayi Nayi' from 'Stree 2'.