The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s National Film Awards Cell suspended the award meant for choreographer Jani Master due to allegations of sexual assault. As a result, his invitation to the 70th National Film Awards in New Delhi on Tuesday was also withdrawn. Jani Master, whose real name is Shaik Jani Basha, was set to be honoured for his choreography in the song “Megham Karukkatha” from the 2022 Tamil film Thiruchitrambalam. With this suspension, Sathish Krishnan is now the sole recipient of the National Award for Best Choreography.
The National Film Awards Cell said the invitation to attend the National Film Awards was extended to the choreographer “before the allegations of crime under POCSO Act came to light”. “In view of the seriousness of the allegation and the matter being subjudice, the Competent Authority has decided to suspend the National Film Award of the Best Choreography for the Year 2022 to Shri Shaik Jani Basha for the film Thiruchitrambalam until further orders. Hence, the invitation extended to Shri Shaik Jani Basha for the 70th National Film Awards Function to be held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 8.10.24 is hereby withdrawn,” read the official note.
President Droupadi Murmu led the 70th National Film Awards ceremony today, October 8, 2024, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, where she honoured the winners for their contributions to Indian cinema. Among the highlights, she presented the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award to veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, celebrating his decades-long career.
President Murmu also awarded Rishab Shetty the Best Actor award for Kantara, while Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh shared the Best Actress title for Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express. The Best Feature Film award went to Aattam, while Gulmohar was named Best Hindi Film. The President celebrated the diversity and achievements of Indian cinema across multiple languages and regions during the ceremony.
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