From Mahakumbh to Bollywood: Monalisa cast in 'The Diary of Manipur'
The Mahakumbh currently taking place in Prayagraj has been in the news from the very beginning. Numerous individuals, including various kinds of saints attending the event, have received significant attention on social media. Similarly, Monalisa, a flower vendor in Mahakumbh, also gained widespread attention.
The fascination with the Monalisa captivated the crowd, leading many to queue for pictures and videos. After gaining internet fame at Mahakumbh, Monalisa quickly returned home. However, before that, her luck took a turn for the better.
Monalisa has now secured a film role. She will be featured as the lead actress in the movie, which is being directed by Sanoj Mishra. Sanoj Mishra has chosen Monalisa for his film 'The Diary of Manipur'.
Following the Kumbh's sudden viral popularity online, Monalisa's beauty and captivating persona drew the attention of fair visitors. It was then that Sanoj Mishra decided to cast Monalisa in his movie.
Monalisa had to abandon her job and go back home. Being viral made it impossible for her to sell garlands effectively or find any peace. People began following her with cameras.
As per the details, Rajkumar Rao's older brother Amit Rao will also be seen playing a significant role in this movie. This will mark Amit Rao's debut film. The shooting is set to commence shortly. Sanoj Mishra shared a video on his Instagram to announce this.
In the footage, Monalisa can be seen dancing alongside the girl. Sanoj Mishra said, "I visited their village to cast them. I also traveled to Prayagraj in search of them, but they were not there. Consequently, I had to go to their house. These individuals are very innocent. I have taken on the responsibility of shaping their careers. Let me inform you that after casting Monalisa in this film, she will also receive acting training in Mumbai."
Who is Mona Lisa?
The real name of Monalisa is Moni Bhosle. Moni lives in Indore and was selling rudraksha beads and garlands at the Mahakumbh event in Prayagraj. During this time, someone posted their pictures on social media. Following this, people were mesmerized by Moni's beauty and began complimenting her eyes. As a result, Moni went viral, and social media users started calling her Monalisa. Following his viral fame, individuals began capturing photos and videos with him at Mahakumbh. Worn out by the spotlight, Moni chose to go back to her village. Now, director Sanoj Mishra has cast her in a film.