Jani Master

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

Shaik Jani Basha
Born (1982-07-02) 2 July 1982
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationChoreographer
Years active1992–present
SpouseAyesha

Career

Jani 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.[3]

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.[4] 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.[1] 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 recognition, as the song became a viral hit for its choreography across the 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 a signature step. It was recreated by many celebrities and millions of others across various social media and short-video making entertainment platforms.[8] This song also became a hit.[9]

Filmography
YearWork Song(s)Language
2009Drona 1)Yem Maa Chesavo

2)Voddantana Voddantana

3)Vennela Vaana

 Telugu
Rechipo 1)Tholi Tholiga

2)Yethuko Nannethuko

Agyaat Kiss You Day And NightHindi
2010Maryada Ramanna Raaye RaayeTelugu
Ranga The Donga
Prasthanam
2011Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
Garam
Dongala Mutha
Nenu Naa Rakshasi
Prema Kavali
Eega
2012Racha Dillaku Dillaku
Poola Rangadu Chocolate Kannula
Julai Mee Intiki Mundhu
2013Naayak 1)Laila o Laila

2)Shubalekha Rasukunna

Baadshah Rangoli Rangoli
Iddarammayilatho Gang Leader
Sukumarudu Tongi Tongi
Adda Hey Mister
Masala Ninu Choodani
Oke oka Chance
2014Yevadu Freedom
Race Gurram Cinema Choopistha Mava
Govindudu Andarivadele Ra Rakumara
Joru
Current Theega
Jai Ho PhotocopyHindi
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam Dilse DilseTelugu
Oohalu Gusagusalade
2015Pataas Arey O Samba(Remix)
Temper Temper Title Track
Rey
S/O Satyamurthy 1) Come To The Party

2)Chal Chalo Chalo

3)Vachchaadu

Dohchay 1)Nacchite Ye Panaina

2)Aanati Devadasu

 Telugu
Kick 2 Kukkurukuru Kick
Pandaga Chesko Pandaga Chesko Title Track
Vinnavayya Rammaya
Baahubali
Sher Rama Rama Hare Rama
Bengal Tiger Raaye Raaye
Akhil 1)Nennekkadunte

2)Akkineni Akkineni

Bhale Bhale Magadivoy How How
Bruce Lee - The Fighter 1)Bruce Lee Title Track

2)Run

Shivam Shivam Shivam
2016Nannaku Prematho Love Dhebba
Lacchimdeviki O Lekkundi
Speedunnodu Bachelore Babu
Krishnashtami Bava Bava Panneeru
Akira Yettakond HoguKannada
Sarrainodu You Are My MLATelugu
Jakkanna 1)Jakkana Title Track

2)You Are My Darlingo

3)Andham Tannullona

Babu Bangaram Tikku Tikkantu
Premam Evadu Evadu
2017Khaidi No. 150 Sundari
Aakatayi Ammamo Ela
Raajakumara Appu DanceKannada
Angel Telugu
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham Breakup
Jayadev
Gulaebaghavali All SongsTamil
2018Jai Simha Amma KuttiTelugu[10]
Inttelligent 1)Let's Do

2)Chamak Chamak Cham

Rangasthalam Jigelu Rani
Rajaratha Mundhe BanniKannada[11]
MLA 1)Hey Indu

2)Girl Friend

 Telugu[6]
Nela 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 BabyTamil[12]
2019Natasaarvabhowma "Open The Bottle"Kannada[13]
Dear Comrade "Canteen"Telugu
Majili "Maayya Maayya"
ISmart Shankar "Ismart Shankar Title Track"
Namma Veettu Pillai "Gaanda Kannazhagi"Tamil
90ML 1)Vellipothundhe

2)Singilu Singilu

3)Vinipinchukoru

 Telugu[14]
Ruler 1)Padthadu Thaadu

2)Sankranti

2020Pattas "Chill Bro"Tamil[15]
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo[16] "Butta Bomma"Telugu
Bheeshma[17] Whattey Beauty
Black Rose[18] Naa Tappu Emunnadabba
2021Krack Bhoom Bhaddhal
Red[19] Dinchak
Chaavu Kaburu Challaga "Paina Pataaram"
Alludu Adhurs "Title song"
Uppena
Yuvarathnaa 1)Feel The Power

2)Oorigobba Raja

 Kannada[20][21]
Radhe Seeti MaarHindi[22]
Vikrant Rona Kannada[23]
Pakka Commercial Andala Rashi Telugu
Doctor ChellammaTamil
Romantic Telugu
Maha Samudram
Pushpa: The Rise Srivalli
2022 Rowdy Boys'[24] Date Night
Khiladi
Macherla Niyojakavargam Ra Ra Reddy I'm ReadyTelugu
Maaran[25] Polladha Ulagam Tamil
Etharkkum Thunindhavan Summa Surrunu
Beast Arabic Kuthu, Jolly O Gymkhana
Vikrant Rona Ra Ra Rakkamma Kannada
The Warriorr "Whistle Song" Telugu/Tamil
Thiruchitrambalam "Megham Karukkatha" Tamil
Viruman "Madura Veeran" Tamil
2023 Varisu "Ranjithame", "Thee Thalapathy" Tamil
Kabzaa "Chum Chum Chali Chali" Kannada
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan "Yentamma", "Billi Billi", "Bathukamma" Hindi
Game Changer Telugu
Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam "Karikuzhambu Vaasam" Tamil
Rangabali "Mana Orilo Evadra Apedhi" Telugu
Jailer "Kaavaalaa" Tamil

Television
YearShowChannel LanguageNotes
2007Dhee Ultimate Dance ShowETV TeluguChoreographer
2016Dhee Juniors 2Mentor New entry
2016Dhee JodiMentor New entry
2017Neethone DanceStar MaaJudge[5]
2019JabardasthETVJudge[5][26]
2020 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa The Next Singing ICON Zee Telugu Guest in episode 12 along

with Baba Bhaskar[27]

2021 Dhee Dancing Icon ETV Telugu Judge

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2011CineMAA AwardsBest ChoreographerMaryada RamannaWon
2012Nandi AwardsBest Choreographer"Mee Intiki Mundhu" from JulayiWon
2013 60th Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography "Dillaku Dillaku" from RachaWon [28]
20143rd South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Dance Choreographer–Telugu"Laila O Laila" from NaayakWon[29]
Santosham Film AwardsBest Choreography AwardNaayakWon
20154th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Dance Choreographer–Telugu"Cinema Choopista Maava" from Race GurramWon [30]
CineMAA AwardsBest ChoreographerRace GurramWon
13th Santosham Film AwardsBest ChoreographyWon
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 Won [31]
2023 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Dance Choreographer "Megam Karukkatha" from Thiruchitrambalam Won [32]

References
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  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.
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  14. "Emotional singles to highlight Kartikeya's 90ml". telanganatoday.com. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
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