‘Stree 2’ Choreographer Accused of Sexual Assault

Hyderabad: Jani Master, a renowned choreographer has been accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old multiple times. Jani Master whose real name is Shaik Jani Basha recently choreographed the hit song ‘Aayi Nahi’ from ‘Stree 2’.

Following the allegations by the woman, the Cyberabad Raidurgam police in Telangana filed a Zero First Information Report (FIR) against the accused.

Quoting a senior police officer, The Hindu reported that the complainant has alleged that Jani had sexually assaulted her multiple times during their shoots in different cities, including Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. She also claimed that he assaulted her at her residence in Narsingi several times.

Based on the victim’s statement, Jani Master has been booked under clauses (2) and (n) of Section 376 (rape) of the IPC. Additionally, he faces charges under criminal intimidation (Section 506) and voluntarily causing hurt (Section 323) of the IPC.

Earlier in June, a fellow dancer named Satish reportedly filed a complaint against the Jani Master alleging that the choreographer harassed him and prevented him from securing work in films. In 2019, Jani Master was reportedly sentenced to six months in jail by a local court in Medchal, Hyderabad, over a 2015 brawl at a college.

Jani Master has choreographed notable tracks such as ‘Kaavaalaa’ from ‘Jailer’ and the title track of ‘Teri Baton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.’