Jani Master

Jani Master (born Shaik Jani Basha; 2 July 1982 in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh) is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema.[1] He has also worked in Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi films. He choreographs in a wide range of dancing styles, but he is mostly known for his Western and Folk style dancing.

Jani Master
Born (1982-07-02) 2 July 1982
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationChoreographer
Years active1992–present
Spouse(s)Ayesha

Career

Jani Master began his film work as a dancer in Telugu films and on the ETV's Telugu Television Reality-dance show Dhee Ultimate Dance Show, before being given the chance to choreograph in Drona, a 2009 Telugu film. Actor Ram Charan employed him as choreographer of the dances for 2012 Telugu film Racha. Ram Charan appointed him as choreographer in all of his films. He then worked for other actors such as: Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun, N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Pothineni, Ravi Teja. He has also sung a song dedicated to Ram Charan.[2]

In 2014, Bollywood actor Salman Khan appointed Jani Master for Jai Ho as choreographer. He also choreographs award ceremonies. He continues to choreograph in feature films.[3] He has contributed to two Television Reality-dance shows as a choreographer and as a mentor. His awards include Filmfare Awards, CineMAA Awards and South Indian International Movie Awards.[4]From 2017, he is one of the judges on various Telugu Television reality-dance shows such as Neethone Dance on the Star Maa.[5]

In 2018, he was the choreographer for the film MLA.[6]In the same year he worked as an assistant to Prabhudeva for a Tamil song, Rowdy Baby from the film Maari 2 brought so much of recognition, as the song became a viral hit for its choreography across Indian subcontinent and other parts of the world.[7]

Later, in 2020 he once again received praise for his choreography for Butta Bomma song from the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.The rolling step in the music video became as a signature step. It was recreated by many celebrities and million others across various social media and short-video making entertainment platforms.[8] This song also became a huge hit across Indian subcontinent and other parts of the world.[9]

Filmography
YearFilmLanguage
2009DronaTelugu
2009Rechipo
2009AgyaatHindi
2010Maryada RamannaTelugu
2010Ranga The Donga
2010Prasthanam
2011Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
2011Garam
2011Dongala Mutha
2011Nenu Naa Rakshasi
2011Prema Kavali
2011Eega
2012Racha (film)
2012Poola Rangadu
2012Julai
2013Naayak
2013Baadshah
2013Attarintiki Daredi
2013Iddarammayilatho
2013Sukumarudu
2013Adda (film)
2013Masala
2013Oke oka Chance
2014Yevadu
2014Race Gurram
2014Govindudu Andarivadele
2014Joru
2014Current Theega
2014Jai HoHindi
2014Pilla Nuvvu Leni JeevitamTelugu
2014Oohalu Gusagusalade
2015Pataas
2015Temper
2015Rey
2015S/O Satyamurthy
2015Ram LeelaKannada
2015DohchayTelugu
2015Kick 2
2015Pandaga Chesko
2015Vinnavayya Rammaya
2015Baahubali
2015Sher
2015Bengal Tiger
2015Akhil
2015Bhale Bhale Magadivoy
2015Bruce Lee - The Fighter
2015Shivam
2016Nannaku Prematho
2016Lacchimdeviki O Lekkundi
2016Speedunnodu
2016Krishnashtami
2016AkiraKannada
2016SarrainoduTelugu
2016Jakkana
2016Babu Bangaram
2016Premam
2017Khaidi No. 150
2017Aakatayi
2017RaajakumaraKannada
2017AngelTelugu
2017Rarandoi Veduka Chudham
2017Jayadev
2017GulaebaghavaliTamil
2018Jai SimhaTelugu[10]
2018Inttelligent
2018Rangasthalam
2018RajarathaKannada[11]
2018MLATelugu[6]
2018Nela Ticket
2018Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
2018Hello Guru Prema Kosame
2018Geetha Govindam
2018Maari 2Tamil[12]
2019NatasaarvabhowmaKannada[13]
2019Dear ComradeTelugu
2019Majili
2019ISmart Shankar
2019Namma Veettu Pillai Tamil
201990ML Telugu[14]
2019Ruler
2020Pattas Tamil[15]
2020Ala VaikunthapurramlooTelugu[16]
2020Bheeshma[17]
2020YuvarathnaaKannada[18][19]
2020Red (2020 film)Telugu[20]
2020RadheHindi[21]
2020PushpaTelugu
2020Krack
2020PhantomKannada[22]
2020Black RoseTelugu[23]
2021DoctorTamil
2021D43Tamil[24]
2021PushpaTelugu

TV shows and appearances
YearShowChannel LanguageNotes
2007Dhee Ultimate Dance ShowETV TeluguChoreographer
2016Dhee Juniors 2Mentor New entry
2016Dhee JodiMentor New entry
2017Neethone DanceStar MaaJudge[5]
2019JabardasthETVJudge[5][25]
2020 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa The Next Singing ICON Zee Telugu Guest in episode 12 along

with Baba Bhaskar [26]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Notes Ref.
2011CineMAA AwardsBest ChoreographerMaryada RamannaWon
2012Nandi AwardsBest Choreographer" Mee Intiki Mundhu " from JulayiWon
2013 60th Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography "Dillaku Dillaku" from RachaWon [27]
20143rd South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Dance Choreographer - Telugu"Laila O Laila" from NaayakWon[28]
2014Santosham Film AwardsBest Choreography AwardNaayakWon
20154th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Dance Choreographer - Telugu"Cinema Choopista Maava" from Race GurramWon [29]
2015CineMAA AwardsBest Dance ChoreographerRace GurramWon
201513th Santosham Film AwardsBest Choreography AwardWon
20165th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Dance Choreographer - Telugu"Temper Title Track" from TemperWon
2018Ananda Vikatan Cinema AwardsBest Dance Choreographer"Guleba" from GulaebaghavaliWon
2019 66th Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography"Rowdy Baby" from Maari 2 WonNominated with Prabhu Deva [30]

References
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  2. "Mega Power Star Birthday Song". Jani Master. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016.
  3. "Choreographer Jani Master current sensation of Tollywood". firstshowz.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016.
  4. "Jani Master". Archived from the original on 3 January 2018.
  5. "Siva Balaji and Madhumita get wildcard entry to Neethone Dance". indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  6. "'MLA': Nandamuri Kalyanram, Kajal Aggarwal busy shooting for a song". indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  7. "Rowdy Baby choreographer thanks the cast for Filmfare award". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  8. "Butta Bomma Video Promo: Allu Arjun's signature dance moves will keep you hooked". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  9. "Butta Bomma excels in every aspect". Telangana Today. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  10. "Balakrishna-starrer Jai Simha wraps up schedule". Telanganatoday.com. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  11. Khajane, Muralidhara (23 March 2018). "All set with a new entertainer" – via www.thehindu.com.
  12. "NTR, Ram Charan' choreographer turned assistant for Maari 2". NTV Telugu.
  13. "Puneeth Rajkumar shoots a party number with Jani Master". The Times of India.
  14. "Emotional singles to highlight Kartikeya's 90ml". telanganatoday.com. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  15. Kumar, Pradeep (13 January 2020). "This is how Mehreen Pirzada pranked Dhanush while shooting for 'Pattas'" – via www.thehindu.com.
  16. "Watch: Jani master shares making Video of Butta Bomma song from Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramloo". pinkvilla.com. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  17. "Watch: Another 'Bheeshma' song unveiled". hansindia.com. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  18. "Choreographer Jani Master is back to make Puneeth Rajkumar shake a leg for 'Yuvarathnaa'". The Times of India.
  19. "Jani Master joins the team of Yuvarathnaa". The Times of India.
  20. "'Dinchak' Glimpse from RED movie gets good response". hansindia.com. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  21. "Salman Khan ropes in several South film industry's talents for Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai". Filmfare.com. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  22. "Jani Master choreographs Sudeep's song in 'Phantom'". The New Indian Express.
  23. "'Black Rose' promo song: Red-hot Urvashi Rautela steals the show with her scintillating moves". The Times of India.
  24. "Dhanush's D43 first song shoot completed". Times of India.
  25. "Jabardasth: Jani Master and Meena to replace Nagababu and Roja as judges?". The Times of India.
  26. "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 13: Noted choreographer-TV personality Jani wows with his lesser-known singing talent". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  27. Filmfare awards list of winners Archived 2015-05-10 at the Wayback Machine
  28. "SIIMA AWARDS | 2014 | winners | |". siima.in.
  29. "SIIMA AWARDS | 2015 | winners | |". siima.in.
  30. "Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019". filmfare.com.
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