Chinmayi says Jani Master's wife Ayesha asks her not to talk about his abuse case; they're sure of favourable judgement
After AR Rahman was criticised for working with Jani Master in Peddi, singer Chinmayi spoke about his abuse case on social media and said this.
Sexual harassment accused Jani Master is back in the news after posting pictures with music composer AR Rahman while working with him for Peddi. Singer Chinmayi, who said she asked Rahman about working with the choreographer, stated that ‘he had no idea’ about the POCSO case on Jani. She also revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Jani’s wife, Ayesha, calls her every time she speaks about it. Here’s what she said. (Also Read: Chinmayi says she asked AR Rahman about working with harassment accused Jani Master: ‘He had no idea’)

Chinmayi on Jani Master grooming, abusing a minor
Chinmayi wrote that Jani’s case is complex as he is accused of not just sexually abusing a minor, but also grooming her and threatening her at the workplace if she refused to comply. She added, “His personal ecosystem paints it as a ‘consensual relationship’ not understanding that a minor girl of 16 CANNOT GIVE CONSENT. When one is the adult, it is the adult's responsibility to not get involved with a minor.” Chinmayi also claimed that Jani is ‘really rich and heavily connected’, adding, “The chances of the girl getting justice in this ecosystem are slim.”
Ayesha asks Chinmayi not to call out Jani
Chinmayi also stated that Ayesha calls her whenever she talks about the case, because they’re confident of getting a favourable judgement. “Plus - Each time I speak about this issue, his wife calls saying dont talk about it. They are 100% sure of being proven innocent apparently - Well all the best to them. Their confidence is everything,” she wrote.
The singer stated that when the inevitable happens, everyone will say ‘he is innocent’ and give him awards and work, “not understanding we would have collectively failed and in a direct aftermath, encouraged more such men to misuse their position of power.”
She ended her note by pointing out that this case will become a playbook for those abusing minors because they will now know how to ‘get away with abusing more minors’. “I can assure you - he will be around for a long time celebrated by the very masses - All I can hope and pray is that the girl also becomes successful and can prove a point to the very society that celebrates her abuser,” wrote Chinmayi.
Jani Master’s sexual abuse case
In September of last year, Jani Master was apprehended by the police in Goa and brought to Hyderabad. A 21-year-old woman who worked as his assistant choreographer alleged that he had sexually assaulted her during a 2020 work trip to Mumbai. She alleged that he continued to harass and threaten her through the years. The assistant was a minor at the time of the alleged offence, and the POCSO Act was added to other sections. Jani is currently out on bail.
ABOUT THE AUTHORNeeshita NyayapatiDespite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More
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