Monalisa Bhosle, the girl with striking amber eyes and the name of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous 16th-century painting, is gearing up to make her debut in the Bollywood industry. Sanoj Mishra, the director of The Diary of West Bengal, is set to make the 16-year-old the next big star in his upcoming directorial, The Diary of Manipur.
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Mishra made the news official on Instagram, stating that he has been following her story for quite some time, and thought she would be the perfect fit for his film, as well as be a life-changing opportunity for her.
Many are rallying behind the director for giving Monalisa a chance in the industry, one user commenting below the post, “This step could literally change her life, if she really works hard for the film. great work sir, many congratulations to her and family. [sic]”
Speaking to ETV Bharat, Mishra said, "I visited Monalisa's village, Maheshwar, to meet her and her family. They are simple and humble people. I have taken responsibility, I will cast Monalisa in the film The Diary Of Manipur and make her future."
"Sanoj Mishra came to Prayagraj to meet me and offered me this role. My family and I are happy with the opportunity. I will work very hard for the film," the girl said.
According to the news outlet, Monalisa will be given three-month training in Mumbai before the shooting begins. "If everything goes well, Monalisa will get the role of an army officer's daughter in the film," the director said, with veteran actor Anupam Kher playing the army officer.
About Monalisa Bhosle
Monalisa broke the internet when a content creator captured a video of her selling beaded necklaces to the attendees of the Mahakumbh Mela at Prayagraj. The clip went viral on social media, leading everyone attending the Hindu pilgrimage to scout for the girl, hoping they can lay their eyes on the “brown beauty”.
Several hundred men hovering over her led her parents to send her back to her hometown in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district. She received multiple proposals from suitors, was offered modelling gigs, and as per multiple reports, was approached by Maheshwari Sarees to be their ambassador. Though her family declined the above offers, they have decided to let her be a part of Sanoj Mishra’s next directorial venture.