Mahakumbh garland seller Monalisa's film director files FIR against YouTuber and four others claiming they are ruining his filmmon

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Monalisa Bhosle, the young garland seller who captured hearts at the Maha Kumbh Mela, was set to make her film debut soon. And she was also signed by director Sanoj Mishra. Director Sanoj Mishra has filed an FIR against a YouTuber and four others, alleging a concerted effort to sabotage his film, "The Diary of Manipur," in which Monalisa stars.

According to reports,  Sanoj Mishra lodged his complaint at the Amboli police station in Mumbai, detailing the accusations against the five individuals. He claims they are actively spreading misinformation and attempting to derail his project, which has garnered significant attention due to Monalisa’s newfound fame.

"These people are deliberately spreading false and wrong news against me," Mishra stated, as reported by PTI. "They do not want Monalisa's film 'The Diary of Manipur' to be made."

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The crux of Mishra's complaint lies in the claims made by the accused regarding the film's budget and his past directorial ventures. An official from the Amboli police station revealed that one of the accused asserted that none of Mishra's previous films had seen a release. This individual is alleged to have threatened to "ruin" Bhosle's career, a statement that has deeply concerned the director.

"One of them claimed that none of the films directed by Mishra has been released to date and that he will 'ruin' 16-year-old’s career," the police official relayed, citing the complaint.

Mishra vehemently denies these allegations, characterizing them as a calculated attempt to tarnish his reputation and hinder the progress of his film. He insists that the accused have formed a group with the express purpose of spreading falsehoods and damaging his credibility.

The young Monalisa Bhosle, whose life was transformed by a viral video during the Maha Kumbh Mela, now finds herself at the center of this controversy. Her journey from selling garlands at Kila Ghat on the Narmada River to starring in a feature film has been nothing short of extraordinary. The 16-year-old from Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh became an internet sensation after a content creator captured her striking presence at the religious gathering.

The police have registered the FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and an investigation is currently underway. The outcome of this investigation will likely have significant implications for both Mishra's career and Bhosle's burgeoning entry into the film industry. The situation highlights the complexities of navigating the digital age, where viral fame can be both a blessing and a curse, and the vulnerability of newcomers to the entertainment world.