Jani Master faces fresh controversy as Dinesh Master levels serious allegations
Choreographer Jani Master faces a new controversy as Dinesh Master alleges he overlooks local Telugu dancers for film projects, instead hiring performers from Mumbai and collecting commissions. The dispute, centered on employment and union issues, has reportedly reached the Film Federation, intensifying industry discussions.
Why it matters
This controversy highlights significant labor and ethical issues within the Telugu film industry, potentially impacting the livelihoods of local artists and raising questions about fair hiring practices and union governance.
Choreographer Jani Master has landed in the middle of another controversy after senior choreographer Dinesh Master levelled serious allegations regarding the treatment of local dancers in the Telugu film industry. The dispute, centred on employment opportunities, hiring practices and union-related issues, has reportedly reached the Film Federation, intensifying discussions within the industry.Dinesh Master alleged that Jani Master has been overlooking Telugu dancers for major film projects and instead bringing performers from Mumbai. According to him, this practice has affected the livelihoods of many registered dancers based in Hyderabad who depend on film shoots for regular work, reports Money Control.Claims over hiring practices and commissionsAmong Dinesh Master's key allegations is the claim that filmmakers, producers and actors are allegedly being informed that there are not enough local dancers available for large-scale productions, leading to dancers being hired from outside the state.He further alleged that commissions are being collected in connection with…
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