Tollywood choreographer Shaik Jani Basha, higher often known as Jani Grasp, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody by the Upparpally courtroom in Hyderabad on Friday, September 20. He has been despatched to Chanchalguda Central Jail.
Jani Grasp faces accusations of sexually assaulting his assistant, who was a minor on the time. He has been charged underneath a number of sections, together with these for sexual assault and prison intimidation, in addition to underneath the Safety of Youngsters from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The choreographer, who was arrested in Goa a day prior, is a nationwide award winner and has labored on in style songs throughout Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi movies.
The Raidurgam police initially registered an FIR towards Jani on September 11, and the case has since been transferred to the Narsingi police station for additional investigation.
The survivor alleged that Jani Grasp sexually assaulted her a number of instances throughout numerous shoots. She claimed that he not solely abused her bodily but in addition mentally, and would inappropriately contact her on set, usually within the presence of others. Based on her, Jani would threaten to fireplace her and spoil her profession if she refused to conform along with his calls for.
Jani Grasp, who was arrested in Goa a day earlier than being despatched to judicial custody, has choreographed quite a few hit songs throughout Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema. His affiliation with main stars and movies has made him a recognizable determine within the Indian leisure trade.
The case has additionally impacted Jani Grasp’s political affiliations. A member of Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Social gathering, the choreographer has been requested by the occasion to step again from all actions following the FIR.
Because the investigation unfolds, Jani Grasp stays in judicial custody at Chanchalguda Central Jail, and the trade awaits additional developments on this high-profile case.