Jani Master
Birth nameShaik Jani Basha
Birth date2 July 1982 (age 44)
Birth placeNellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationChoreographer
Years active1992–present
SpouseSuma Latha also known as Ayesha
Political partyJana Sena Party (2024)

Shaik Jani Basha (born 2 July 1982), known professionally as Jani Master, is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He choreographs in various dance styles, with a focus on Western and folk styles. He received a National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards South and three SIIMA Awards.[1][2]

Early life

Shaik Jani Basha was born on 2 July 1982 in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.[3][4][5]

Career

Jani began his film career as a dancer in Telugu films and on ETV's Telugu dance reality show Dhee. He was later given the opportunity to choreograph for 2009 Telugu film Drona. Actor Ram Charan hired him as the choreographer for 2012 Telugu film Racha and continued to employ him for choreography in all his subsequent films. Jani has also worked as a choreographer for other actors such as Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun, N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Pothineni and Ravi Teja. He has also sung a song dedicated to Ram Charan.[6]

In 2014, Hindi actor Salman Khan appointed Jani as the choreographer for Jai Ho. He also choreographs award ceremonies and continues to work on feature films.[7] He has been a choreographer and mentor on two television reality dance shows. His awards include Filmfare Awards, CineMAA Awards and South Indian International Movie Awards.[5] Since 2017, he has served as a judge on Telugu television reality dance shows, including Neethone Dance on the Star Maa.[8]

In 2018, Jani choreographed the film MLA.[9] In the same year, he also assisted Prabhudeva on the Tamil song "Rowdy Baby" from the Maari 2. The song became a viral hit for its choreography across the Indian subcontinent and beyond.[10] In 2020, he received acclaim for his choreography of "Butta Bomma" from the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. The rolling step in the music video became widely popular and was recreated by many celebrities and social media users.[11] This song also became a hit.[12] He has officially joined the Jana Sena Party in January 2024,[13][14] but was later suspended from the party due to sexual harassment allegations against him.[15][16]

Personal life

Jani married Ayesha, a classical dancer, and they have a son and a daughter.[17]

Alleged sexual assault and harassment

A POCSO complaint was registered at the Raidurgam Police Station, Hyderabad, in September 2024, against Jani for alleged sexual assault and harassment by an employee.[18] The complaint was given in a sealed cover due to the complainant being a minor (under the age of 18) at the time of the alleged crime.[19][18] He was arrested and taken into custody by Telangana Police in Goa, India on 19 September 2024.[20] On 24 October 2024, Telangana High Court granted him bail.[21][22][23]

Filmography

YearTitleSong(s)Language
2009Drona"Yem Maa Chesavo", "Voddantana Voddantana", "Vennela Vaana"Telugu
Rechipo"Tholi Tholiga", "Yethuko Nannethuko"
Agyaat"Kiss You Day And Night"Hindi
2010Maryada Ramanna"Raaye Raaye"Telugu
Ranga The Donga
Prasthanam
2011Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
Garam
Dongala Mutha
Nenu Naa Rakshasi
Prema Kavali
Eega
2012Racha"Dillaku Dillaku"
Poola Rangadu"Chocolate Kannula"
Julayi"Mee Intiki Mundhu"
2013Naayak"Laila O Laila", "Shubalekha Rasukunna"
Baadshah"Rangoli Rangoli"
Iddarammayilatho"Ganapathi Bappa "
Sukumarudu"Tongi Tongi"
Adda"Hey Mister"
Masala"Ninu Choodani"
Oke oka Chance
Atharintiki Daredi
2014Yevadu"Freedom"
Race Gurram"Cinema Choopistha Mava"
Govindudu Andarivadele"Ra Rakumara"
Joru
Current Theega
Jai Ho"Photocopy"Hindi
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham"Dilse Dilse"Telugu
Oohalu Gusagusalade
2015Pataas"Arey O Samba(Remix)"
Temper"Temper Title Track"
Rey
S/O Satyamurthy"Come To The Party", "Chal Chalo Chalo", "Vachchaadu"
Dohchay"Nacchite Ye Panaina", "Aanati Devadasu"Telugu
Kick 2"Kukkurukuru Kick"
Pandaga Chesko"Pandaga Chesko Title Track"
Vinnavayya Rammaya
Baahubali
Sher"Rama Rama Hare Rama"
Bengal Tiger"Raaye Raaye"
Akhil"Nennekkadunte", "Akkineni Akkineni"
Bhale Bhale Magadivoy"How How"
Bruce Lee: The Fighter"Bruce Lee Title Track", "Run"
Shivam"Shivam Shivam"
2016Nannaku Prematho"Love Dhebba"
Lacchimdeviki O Lekkundi
Speedunnodu"Bachelore Babu"
Krishnashtami"Bava Bava Panneeru"
Akira"Yettakond Hogu"Kannada
Sarrainodu"You Are My MLA"Telugu
Jakkanna"Jakkana Title Track", "You Are My Darlingo", "Andham Tannullona"
Babu Bangaram"Tikku Tikkantu"
Premam"Evadu Evadu"
2017Khaidi No. 150"Sundari"
Aakatayi"Ammamo Ela"
Raajakumara"Appu Dance"Kannada
AngelTelugu
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham"Breakup"
Jayadev
Gulaebaghavaliall songsTamil
2018Jai Simha"Amma Kutti"Telugu[24]
Inttelligent"Let's Do", "Chamak Chamak Cham"
Rangasthalam"Jigelu Rani"
Rajaratha"Mundhe Banni"Kannada[25]
MLA"Hey Indu", "Girl Friend"Telugu[9]
Nela Ticket"Nela Ticket Title Track"
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava"Reddy Ikkada Soodu"
Hello Guru Prema Kosame"Hello Guru Prema Kosame Title Track"
Geetha Govindam"What The Life"
Maari 2"Rowdy Baby"Tamil[26]
2019Natasaarvabhowma"Open The Bottle"Kannada[27]
Dear Comrade"Canteen"Telugu
Majili"Maayya Maayya"
ISmart Shankar"Ismart Shankar Title Track"
Namma Veettu Pillai "Gaanda Kannazhagi"Tamil
90ML "Vellipothundhe", "Singilu Singilu", "Vinipinchukoru"Telugu[28]
Ruler"Padthadu Thaadu", "Sankranti"
2020Pattas "Chill Bro"Tamil[29]
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo"Butta Bomma"Telugu[30]
Bheeshma"Whattey Beauty"[31]
Black Rose"Naa Tappu Emunnadabba"[32]
2021Krack"Bhoom Bhaddhal"
Red"Dinchak"[33]
Chaavu Kaburu Challaga"Paina Pataaram"
Alludu Adhurs"Title song"
Uppena
Yuvarathnaa"Feel The Power", "Oorigobba Raja"Kannada[34][35]
Radhe"Seeti Maar"Hindi[36]
Vikrant RonaKannada[37]
Pakka Commercial"Andala Rashi"Telugu
Doctor"Chellamma"Tamil
RomanticTelugu
Maha Samudram
Pushpa: The Rise"Srivalli"
2022Rowdy Boys"Date Night"[38]
Khiladi
Macherla Niyojakavargam"Ra Ra Reddy I'm Ready"Telugu
MaaranPolladha UlagamTamil[39]
Etharkkum Thunindhavan"Summa Surrunu"
Beast"Arabic Kuthu", "Jolly O Gymkhana"
Vikrant Rona"Ra Ra Rakkamma"Kannada
The Warriorr"Whistle Song"Telugu / Tamil
Thiruchitrambalam"Megham Karukkatha"Tamil
Viruman"Madura Veeran"
2023Varisu"Ranjithame", "Thee Thalapathy"
Kabzaa"Chum Chum Chali Chali"Kannada
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan"Yentamma", "Billi Billi", "Bathukamma"Hindi
Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam"Karikuzhambu Vaasam"Tamil
Rangabali"Mana Orilo Evadra Apedhi"Telugu
Jailer"Kaavaalaa"Tamil
Extra Ordinary Man"Ole Ole Paapaayi"Telugu[40]
2024Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya"Laal Peeli Akhiyaan", "Title Track"Hindi
Tillu Square"Ticket Eh Konakunda"Telugu
The Family Star"Nandanandana","Kalyani Vecha Vecha"
Stree 2"Aai Nai"Hindi
Khel Khel Mein"Do U Know"
Double iSmart"SteppaMaar", "Big Bull"Telugu
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3"Title Track 3.0"Hindi
Baby John"Nain Matakka"
Matka"Le Le Raja"Telugu
2025Game Changer"Dhop"
Sky Force"Rang"Hindi
JackTelugu
Jaat"Touch Kiya"Hindi
Param Sundari"Dange"Hindi
'Kannada
Mass Jathara"Ole Ole"Telugu
Thamma"Poison Baby", "Tum Mere Na Huye"Hindi
Love Insurance KompanyTamil
Your's Sincerely RAAMKannada
Andhra King Taluka"Chinni Gundelo"Telugu
Peddi"Chikkiri Chikkiri"Telugu
45"AFRO Tapaang"Kannada
RoyalKannada
Rehna Nahi Bin TereHindi
2026O'Romeo"Aashiqon Ki Colony", "Paan Ki Dukaan"Hindi

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkLanguageNotes
2007DheeChoreographerETVTelugu
2016Dhee Juniors 2MentorFor new entry
2016Dhee JodiMentorFor new entry
2017Neethone DanceJudgeStar Maa[8]
2019JabardasthJudgeETV[8][41]
2020Sa Re Ga Ma Pa The Next Singing ICONGuestZee TeluguEpisode 12[42]
2021Dhee Dancing IconJudgeETV

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2011CineMAA AwardsBest ChoreographerMaryada Ramanna
2012Nandi AwardsBest Choreographer"Mee Intiki Mundhu" from Julayi
201360th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Choreography"Dillaku Dillaku" from Racha[43]
20143rd South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Dance Choreographer–Telugu"Laila O Laila" from Naayak[44]
Santosham Film AwardsBest Choreography AwardNaayak
20154th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Dance Choreographer–Telugu"Cinema Choopista Maava" from Race Gurram[45]
CineMAA AwardsBest ChoreographerRace Gurram
13th Santosham Film AwardsBest Choreography
20165th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Dance Choreographer –Telugu"Temper Title Track" from Temper
2018Ananda Vikatan Cinema AwardsBest Dance Choreographer"Guleba" from Gulaebaghavali
201966th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Choreography"Rowdy Baby" from Maari 2[46]
2023Ananda Vikatan Cinema AwardsBest Dance Choreographer"Megam Karukkatha" from Thiruchitrambalam[47]
202267th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Choreography"Feel the Power" from Yuvarathnaa
202470th National Film AwardsBest Choreography"Megam Karukkatha" from Thiruchitrambalam[a][48]
2025Times of India Film AwardsExcellence in Choreography"Aayi Nai" from Stree 2
Chittara Music AwardsCreative ChoreographerEntire Career

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Notes

  1. ^ The award committee has suspended the National Award and has withdrawn the invitation to attend the award ceremony, due to the allegations of crime against him under the POCSO act.[49]

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