Filmmaker Sanoj with Monalisa Bhonsale.
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Monalisa Bhonsale, the 16-year-old garland seller from Indore, became an online sensation and garnered massive attention at the ongoing Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Known for her alluring features, including amber eyes, distinctive nose and dusky complexion, Monalisa’s distinct facial features have sparked comparisons from the netizens to the legendary Mona Lisa.
Viral photo of Monalisa Bhonsale from the Mahakumbh.
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Thanks to her popularity, Monalisa is now set to become an actor. If reports are to be believed, Monalisa might soon be seen on the silver screen as many have approached her to act in movies. Writer and director Sanoj Mishra, who garnered attention with his film The Diary of Bengal last year, has visited Monalisa's family and signed her for his upcoming project The Diary of Manipur.
A video is doing the rounds on social media showing filmmaker Sanoj with Monalisa. In the video, Sanoj is seen saying that he visited Prayagraj and her village. He also met Monalisa’s family and confirmed their agreement to collaborate with him on the project. Sanoj further mentioned that Monalisa's family is very humble and innocent.
In the video, Monalisa is seen thanking the director for giving her this opportunity. Reports suggest that actor Rajkummar Rao's elder brother, Amit Rao, will be sharing the screen with Monalisa in the movie.