Rape-accused choreographer Jani Master removed from Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2? The producer explains this

Trigger Warning: This article contains information about sexual assault that may be triggering for some readers.

choreographer Master JaniAccused of sexual assault by his young female colleague, he is no longer a part of Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2. The dancer who was supposed to choreograph a special dance number under Sukumar’s direction was removed from the team. According to a report in ETV Bharat, producer Naveen Yerneni confirmed the same in a recent media interaction.

As quoted by TV9 Telugu, he said: “We have already changed the choreographer. We are shooting the song with another choreographer. Shooting will begin on November 4.” Meanwhile, it is also worth mentioning that Jani Master was released on interim bail by the Telangana High Court on October 24.

According to various media reports, the HC decided to release the choreographer on bail after stipulating certain conditions. The court urged Jani Master to refrain from interfering with the victim’s life. They also asked the Kaavaalaa choreographer to stay in touch with those investigating the case.

For those who don’t know, Jani Master made headlines with the complaint of her 21-year-old female colleague. sexual abuse over the years. Following this, he was arrested in Goa and later kept in judicial custody for 14 days.

A police investigation has led to some shocking revelations and claims that Jani Master allegedly assaulted his female colleague when she was underage, leading to charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act. Additionally, the choreographer has been charged under sections 376 (rape), 506 (criminal threatening) and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

In her complaint, the victim stated that she was sexually assaulted multiple times during filming in different cities. She also alleged that Jani Master also attacked her several times at his home in Narsingi.

Disclaimer: If you or anyone you know is experiencing any form of sexual, physical or emotional abuse, do not hesitate to seek help. Various helplines are available for this; Remember, you are not alone in the struggle.

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