Choreographer Sheikh Jani Basha, known as Jani Master, was to receive the National Award in the category of 'Best Dance Choreography' this year. Now the award has been withdrawn due to allegations of sexual harassment against the choreographer. Not only this, Jani has also been banned from attending the ceremony.
Choreographer Sheikh Jani Basha known as Jani Master
The National Award Cell issued a statement The National Film Awards Cell of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a statement saying that both Jaani's award and his invitation to the ceremony have been suspended. With this, Jani will not be able to attend the ceremony to be held at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on October 8.
The National Film Awards Cell has issued this notice.
Bail was sought to attend the event These days Jani is out of jail on bail. The court has granted bail to the choreographer from October 6 to 10.
Award received for the song of the film 'Tiruchithambalam' Jani was given this award for choreographing the dance for the song 'Megham Karukatha' from Dhanush's 2022 film 'Tiruchitrambalam'. The song was choreographed by Jani with Satish Krishnan.
The song 'Megham Karukatha' from the 2022 film 'Tiruchitrambalam' was shot on Dhanush and Rashi Khanna.
Jani also choreographed the song 'Ai Nahi' from the recently released film 'Stree 2' Choreographer Jani (centre) with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor on the sets of the film.
Jani confessed to the crime during interrogation In September this year, a case of sexual harassment was filed against Jani by his own 21-year-old assistant choreographer. The assistant alleged that Jani had been exploiting her for a long time. After this on September 19 Cyberabad police arrested Jani from Goa. Jani confessed his crime during interrogation.
Choreographer Jani Master in police custody
The job was given with wrong intention Presenting the case report in the court, the police said that the victim met Jani Master for the first time during an event in 2019. Jani then maliciously offered the victim a job as an assistant choreographer, which the victim accepted.
The victim was 16 years old at the time of sexual harassment In 2020, Jani sexually assaulted his assistant at a hotel in Mumbai. The victim was 16 years old at the time. The police said in the remand report that Jani sexually abused the victim several times over four years.
threatened to end his career Jani threatened the victim to end her career. Not only this, he also used his contacts to prevent the victim from getting opportunities in films.
Wife also beat, pressured him for marriage The police also said in their report that Jani and his wife went to the victim's house and assaulted her. Also forced to change religion and marry.
Jani with his wife Ayesha
Has choreographed the songs of 'Stree 2' and 'Pushpa' Jani Master's real name is Sheikh Jani Basha. He has choreographed dances for songs from films like 'Baahubali' and 'Pushpa: The Rise'.
Jani has worked with many big stars including Salman Khan
Pawan Kalyan's party broke ties Jani has been suspended from the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce following allegations of sexual harassment. Along with this he has also been removed from the workers union. Jani's old friend superstar and current deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan has also ordered Jani to stay away from party activities. Jani campaigned extensively for Pawan's party JSP in the last election.
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