Amid Backlash Over Pocso-Accused Jani Master's Inclusion In Films, His Wife Becomes Dance Association President

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after netizens slammed the makers of Ram Charan's Peddi, and Vignesh Shivan-Nayanthara's LIK for working with POSCO-accused Jani Master, the choreographer has secured a new win. This time, his wife Ayesha, professionally known as Sumalatha has has been elected President of the Telugu Film and TV Dancers and Dance Directors Association.

Sexual-Assault Accused Jani Master Celebrates Wife Sumalatha's Victory As She Becomes Dance Association President

Jani Master posted a video of the celebrations on social media, thanking the union members. He promised to meet their expectations, he wrote, "We promise to live up to your expectations and ensure that we always provide the very best for you."Her victory comes in the time her husband, choreographer Jani Master, faces legal allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

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His post also read, "Congratulations to my love, Master #Sumalatha, on being elected President of the Telugu Film and TV Dancers and Dance Directors Association (TFTDDA). We are eternally grateful to the Founder of the union, #MukkuRaju Master, for making us a part of this family. We wholeheartedly thank each and every member of our panel and union for your support and trust. We promise to live up to your expectations and ensure that we always provide the very best for you.Together, let's make our industry proud and prosperous."Jani Master was arrested in September 2024 after a complaint was filed in Hyderabad by a female employee. The person who worked with him accused him of sexual harassment and assault over several years, beginning when the complainant was a minor. He was granted bail by the Telangana High Court in October 2024.

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Following his arrest, his National Award for Best Choreography for Thiruchitrambalam was withdrawn. He was also removed from the the union that has now felicitated him during his wife’s win. Even with the controversy surrounding him, Jani choreographed songs for films including Game Changer, Thamma, Param Sundari, Jaat, Peddi, Love Insurance Kompany.