Bollywood actress Kiara Advani recently stirred up a hornet’s nest after she gave a shoutout to choreographer Jani Master in an Instagram post. This post aimed to promote her upcoming movie, Game Changer, featured a behind-the-scenes look at her dance practices for the song “Dhop.”
In her message, Advani expressed her admiration for Jani Master’s choreography, saying, “I remember watching @alwaysjani master’s work and thinking, how will we manage this? But that’s what I love about our job—there’s always something new to learn.”
Jani Master Accused Under POCSO Act
The mention of Jani Master sparked backlash from online users because of his current legal issues. He faces accusations of sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. A former female employee had claimed that the incidents happened when she was just 16, which has resulted in significant public outrage and legal action.
Due to these allegations, Jani Master has also experienced career challenges, including the loss of his National Film Award for the song “Megham Karukkatha.”
Netizens Criticize Kiara’s Post Amid Controversy
Advani’s post on Instagram sparked a lot of negative reactions online. People were quick to point out that she seemed to support someone who has serious allegations against them. Many felt that celebrities need to think more carefully about who they associate with and endorse, especially when there are legal and ethical issues at stake.
In light of the criticism she received, Kiara Advani changed the caption on her post to remove any mention of Jani Master. Now, it simply says, “I remember watching the choreography and thinking, how are we going to pull this off? But that’s the wonderful part of our job—there’s always something new to learn.” The actress hasn’t made any public comments about what happened or directly addressed the backlash.
Though Game Changer, directed by Shankar and featuring Ram Charan, is eagerly awaited, this situation has somewhat overshadowed the film’s promotion. It brings to light the difficulties that public figures encounter when trying to acknowledge their work in the middle of legal issues. This incident serves as a reminder of how closely celebrities are watched and the importance of being thoughtful in their public engagements.
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