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.
Early life Shaik Jani Basha was born on 2 July 1982 in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
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.
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. 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. Since 2017, he has served as a judge on Telugu television reality dance shows, including Neethone Dance on the Star Maa.
In 2018, Jani choreographed the film MLA. 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. 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. This song also became a hit. He has officially joined the Jana Sena Party in January 2024, but was later suspended from the party due to sexual harassment allegations against him.
Personal life Jani married Ayesha, a classical dancer, and they have a son and a daughter.
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. 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. He was arrested and taken into custody by Telangana Police in Goa, India on 19 September 2024. On 24 October 2024, Telangana High Court granted him bail.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/jani-masters-reunion-video-with-family-after-bail-in-rape-case-has-animal-song-in-background-internet-isnt-amused-101730014313797-amp.html
Filmography Year Title Song(s)Language 2009 Drona "Yem Maa Chesavo", "Voddantana Voddantana", "Vennela Vaana"TeluguRechipo "Tholi Tholiga", "Yethuko Nannethuko"Agyaat "Kiss You Day And Night"Hindi 2010 Maryada Ramanna "Raaye Raaye"TeluguRanga The Donga Prasthanam 2011 Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju GaramDongala Mutha Nenu Naa Rakshasi Prema Kavali Eega 2012 Racha"Dillaku Dillaku"Poola Rangadu "Chocolate Kannula"Julayi "Mee Intiki Mundhu"2013 Naayak "Laila O Laila", "Shubalekha Rasukunna"Baadshah "Rangoli Rangoli"Iddarammayilatho "Ganapathi Bappa "Sukumarudu "Tongi Tongi"Adda "Hey Mister"Masala "Ninu Choodani"Oke oka ChanceAtharintiki Daredi2014 Yevadu "Freedom"Race Gurram "Cinema Choopistha Mava"Govindudu Andarivadele "Ra Rakumara"Joru Current Theega Jai Ho "Photocopy"Hindi Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham "Dilse Dilse"TeluguOohalu Gusagusalade 2015 Pataas "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"TeluguKick 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"2016 Nannaku Prematho "Love Dhebba"Lacchimdeviki O Lekkundi Speedunnodu "Bachelore Babu"Krishnashtami "Bava Bava Panneeru"Akira "Yettakond Hogu"KannadaSarrainodu "You Are My MLA"TeluguJakkanna"Jakkana Title Track", "You Are My Darlingo", "Andham Tannullona"Babu Bangaram "Tikku Tikkantu"Premam "Evadu Evadu"2017 Khaidi No. 150 "Sundari"Aakatayi "Ammamo Ela"Raajakumara "Appu Dance"KannadaAngel TeluguRarandoi Veduka Chudham"Breakup"JayadevGulaebaghavaliall songsTamil2018 Jai Simha"Amma Kutti"TeluguInttelligent"Let's Do", "Chamak Chamak Cham"Rangasthalam"Jigelu Rani"Rajaratha"Mundhe Banni"KannadaMLA"Hey Indu", "Girl Friend"TeluguNela 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"Tamil2019Natasaarvabhowma "Open The Bottle"KannadaDear Comrade"Canteen"TeluguMajili"Maayya Maayya"ISmart Shankar"Ismart Shankar Title Track"Namma Veettu Pillai "Gaanda Kannazhagi"Tamil90ML "Vellipothundhe", "Singilu Singilu", "Vinipinchukoru"TeluguRuler"Padthadu Thaadu", "Sankranti"2020Pattas "Chill Bro"TamilAla Vaikunthapurramuloo"Butta Bomma"TeluguBheeshma"Whattey Beauty"Black Rose"Naa Tappu Emunnadabba"2021Krack"Bhoom Bhaddhal"Red"Dinchak"Chaavu Kaburu Challaga"Paina Pataaram"Alludu Adhurs"Title song"UppenaYuvarathnaa"Feel The Power", "Oorigobba Raja"KannadaRadhe"Seeti Maar"Hindi Vikrant Rona KannadaPakka Commercial"Andala Rashi"TeluguDoctor"Chellamma"TamilRomanticTeluguMaha SamudramPushpa: The Rise "Srivalli"2022Rowdy Boys"Date Night"KhiladiMacherla Niyojakavargam"Ra Ra Reddy I'm Ready"TeluguMaaranPolladha UlagamTamilEtharkkum Thunindhavan"Summa Surrunu"Beast"Arabic Kuthu", "Jolly O Gymkhana"Vikrant Rona"Ra Ra Rakkamma"KannadaThe Warriorr"Whistle Song"Telugu / TamilThiruchitrambalam"Megham Karukkatha"TamilViruman"Madura Veeran"2023Varisu"Ranjithame", "Thee Thalapathy"Kabzaa"Chum Chum Chali Chali" KannadaKisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan"Yentamma", "Billi Billi", "Bathukamma"HindiKathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam"Karikuzhambu Vaasam"TamilRangabali"Mana Orilo Evadra Apedhi"TeluguJailer"Kaavaalaa"TamilExtra Ordinary Man"Ole Ole Paapaayi"Telugu2024Teri 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 Jack Telugu Jaat "Touch Kiya" Hindi Param Sundari "Dange" Hindi KD: The Devil Kannada Mass Jathara "Ole Ole" Telugu Thamma "Poison Baby", "Tum Mere Na Huye" Hindi Your's Sincerely RAAM Kannada Andhra King Taluka "Chinni Gundelo" Telugu Peddi "Chikkiri Chikkiri" Telugu 45 "AFRO Tapaang" KannadaRoyal Kannada Rehna Nahi Bin Tere Hindi 2026 O'Romeo "Aashiqon Ki Colony", "Paan Ki Dukaan" Hindi Love Insurance Kompany Tamil
Television YearTitleRoleNetwork LanguageNotes2007 Dhee ChoreographerETV Telugu 2016 Dhee Juniors 2 MentorFor new entry2016 Dhee Jodi Mentor For new entry2017Neethone DanceJudgeStar Maa 2019JabardasthJudgeETV2020Sa Re Ga Ma Pa The Next Singing ICONGuestZee TeluguEpisode 122021Dhee Dancing IconJudgeETV
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategory WorkResult2011 CineMAA Awards Best Choreographer Maryada Ramanna 2012 Nandi Awards Best Choreographer"Mee Intiki Mundhu" from Julayi 2013 60th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Choreography"Dillaku Dillaku" from Racha Filmfare awards list of winners 2014 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Dance Choreographer–Telugu "Laila O Laila" from Naayak Santosham Film Awards Best Choreography Award Naayak 2015 4th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Dance Choreographer–Telugu "Cinema Choopista Maava" from Race Gurram CineMAA Awards Best Choreographer Race Gurram 13th Santosham Film AwardsBest Choreography 2016 5th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Dance Choreographer –Telugu "Temper Title Track" from Temper 2018 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Dance Choreographer "Guleba" from Gulaebaghavali 201966th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Choreography"Rowdy Baby" from Maari 22023Ananda Vikatan Cinema AwardsBest Dance Choreographer"Megam Karukkatha" from Thiruchitrambalam 202267th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Choreography"Feel the Power" from Yuvarathnaa202470th National Film AwardsBest Choreography"Megam Karukkatha" from Thiruchitrambalam2025Times of India Film AwardsExcellence in Choreography"Aayi Nai" from Stree 2Chittara Music AwardsCreative ChoreographerEntire Career
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