Jani Master

Choreographer, Actor

Indian Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionChoreographer, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/07/1982
Age43 years
BirthplaceNellore, Andhra Pradesh

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameShaik Jani Basha
NicknameJani
ReligionIslam
Political InclinationJana Sena Party (JSP)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseAyesha (Classical Dancer)
Children
  • Siraj
  • Alia

Family

Father(Deceased)
Siblings1 Brother, 1 Sister

Career

DebutTelevision dance show 'Dhee' in 2009
Awards
  • Year: 2011 Award: Best Choreographer Award at the CineMAA Awards Work: Maryada Ramanna (2010)
  • Year: 2012 Award: Best Choreographer Award at Nandi Awards Work: Mee Intiki Mundhu from Julayi (2012)
  • Year: 2013 Award: Best Choreography Award at 60th Filmfare Awards South Work: Dillaku Dillaku from Racha (2012)
  • Year: 2014 Award: Best Dance Choreographer–Telugu at 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Work: Laila O Laila from Naayak (2013)
  • Year: 2018 Award: Best Dance Choreographer Award at Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Work: Guleba from Gulaebaghavali (2018)
  • Year: 2023 Award: Best Dance Choreographer Award at Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Work: Megam Karukkatha from Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
  • Year: 2023 Award: Best Choreography - National Film Award (70th National Film Awards) Work: Megam Karukkatha (Megham Karukkatha / Megham Kurisene) from Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
Controversies
  • Type: Sentenced to Jail Details: In 2019, Jani Master received a six-month jail sentence related to a college fight in 2015, claiming he was framed in a dispute between dance unions.
  • Type: Rumoured to have Attended a Rave Party Details: In 2024, Jani Master denied allegations of attending a rave party in Bangalore, asserting that the rumors are false and aimed at tarnishing his association with Jana Sena.
  • Type: Accused of Misconduct Details: In 2024, he faced allegations of misconduct while serving as president of TFTDDA, denying all claims and stating he would leave the industry if proven wrong.
  • Type: Rape Charges Details: In 2024, a woman accused Jani Master of repeatedly sexually assaulting her over several months during their collaborations in locations including Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and her home in Narsingi. He faces charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including assault and criminal intimidation.
  • Type: POCSO Case Details: In 2024, a 21-year-old assistant choreographer alleged that Jani Master had harassed and sexually assaulted her since she was a minor while working with him on outdoor shoots. A POCSO case was filed against him.
Notable Contributions
  • Choreographed songs for multiple notable Bollywood and regional films.
  • Served as a judge and mentor on various dance reality shows.
  • Appointed as Vice Chairman of the Jana Sena Party's State Campaign Committee in 2024.
  • Choreographed the viral 'Butta Bomma' song from Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020).
  • Choreographed 'Kaavaalaa' featuring Rajinikanth in Jailer (2023).
  • Choreographed 'Aayi Nai' for Stree 2 (2024).

Favourites

ActorChiranjeevi
SportspersonKapil Dev

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mahindra Thar
  • Kia Carnival

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started his career by choreographing songs for the Telugu film 'Drona' in 2009.
2. Choreographed songs for the Hindi film 'Agyaat' in 2009.
3. Worked with prominent actors like Ram Charan and Salman Khan across multiple projects.
4. Served as a mentor on various dance reality shows, demonstrating his influence in dance.
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