POCSO Accused Jani Master Faces Backlash for Children's Dance Show Appearance
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POCSO Accused Jani Master Trolled for Judging Kids' Dance Show, Sparks Outrage
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News18•13-02-2026, 16:04
POCSO Accused Jani Master Trolled for Judging Kids' Dance Show, Sparks Outrage
•Choreographer Jani Master, accused under the POCSO Act, is facing social media backlash for appearing as a judge on Zee Telugu's children's dance reality show 'Aata'.
•Jani Master was charged under the POCSO Act in 2024 after a former assistant alleged sexual assault in 2019 and 2020 when she was a minor.
•He was arrested in September 2024 but later granted interim and regular bail.
•Controversy reignited after Zee Telugu released promos for 'Aata's Valentine's Week special featuring Jani Master, leading to widespread criticism.
•Social media users are condemning Zee Telugu and the show's producers for allowing a POCSO accused individual to judge a show with minor contestants.