Telugu Choreographer Jani Master Charged With Sexual Assault of 21-Year-Old; Hyderabad Police Register Case Under Multiple Sections

Renowned dance choreographer Jani Master, who predominantly works in the Telugu and Tamil film industries, has been accused of sexual assault by a 21-year-old woman. According to reports, the choreographer allegedly assaulted her during shoots in multiple cities, including Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. The woman has further claimed that Jani Master assaulted her at her residence in Narsingi. Nidhi Suresh’s Upcoming Book To Explore Kerala’s #MeToo Movement and Sexual Assault Cases in Malayalam Cinema.

Hyderabad Police have registered a case against Jani Master under several sections, reports The Hindu. The complaint, initially filed by the 21-year-old at the Raidurgam police station, led to a zero FIR being registered under various sections of the BNS. The case has since been transferred to the Narsingi police for further investigation. Shikha Goel, Director General of the Women Safety Wing, Telangana, addressed the case, stating: “I advised them to launch an internal inquiry under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act and since the allegations also attract criminal charges, they were also told to register a case with the law and order police. The case shall be investigated further as per protocol.” Shakila Opens Up About Sexual Harassment in Tollywood; Kutty Padmini Alleges Women in Tamil TV Industry Died by Suicide Due to Sexual Misconduct.

This is not Jani Master’s first run-in with controversy. Earlier this year, a dancer named Satish accused him of harassment, claiming that Jani Master had prevented him from securing work on film shoots. Satish’s complaint was filed in June, adding to the growing list of issues surrounding the choreographer.

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