US EditionNayanthara And Vignesh Shivan Slammed For Working With Jani Master, Accused Of Sexual Assault
INDIA, JUL 3 – Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan face criticism for employing choreographer Jani Master, accused of sexually assaulting a minor and out on conditional bail, sparking calls for accountability.
- Choreographer Jani Master, accused of sexually assaulting a minor colleague since 2024, collaborated with Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan on their film Love Insurance Kompany in 2025.
- In September 2024, Jani Master was taken into custody on charges related to the POCSO Act, admitted to the offenses, and was later released on conditional bail in October, sparking criticism from both the public and the film industry.
- Behind-the-Scenes content featuring Jani Master surfaced online in 2025 and triggered widespread social media outrage against Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan for associating with him.
- Chinmayi Sripaada condemned the couple, highlighting that Jani Master has been released on bail under conditions related to allegations of sexual assault against a minor, while others questioned why Nayanthara has remained silent despite her previous advocacy against abuse.
- The controversy resulted in the suspension of Jani Master's National Award for Best Choreography and reignited debates on responsibility and ethical standards within the entertainment sector.
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