Filmmaker alleges conspiracy against his film with Monalisa; files FIR
What's the story
Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra, who cast Mahakumbh viral girl Monalisa Bhosle in his film, has filed an FIR against five individuals, including a YouTube channel owner.
According to PTI, Mishra alleges they are attempting to defame him and sabotage his film. He claims the accused are deliberately trying to derail his project, hindering its progress and release.
Based on Mishra's complaint, an FIR has been registered at Amboli Police Station in suburban Mumbai.
Accusations detailed
Allegations against Mishra over 'The Diary of Manipur'
Reportedly, the accused have leveled serious allegations against Mishra over the budget and other things of his film, The Diary of Manipur, starring Bhosle.
One accuser even alleged that none of Mishra's films have ever been released and cautioned that he could potentially "ruin" 16-year-old Bhosle's career.
Mishra, on his part, has maintained that the accusations are false and a deliberate attempt to malign him.
Statement
'They do not want Monalisa's film to be made'
Mishra said, "These people are deliberately spreading false and wrong news against me. They do not want Monalisa's film The Diary of Manipur to be made."
The FIR against the accused has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
An official from Amboli Police Station confirmed that further investigation into the matter is underway.
Viral fame
Bhosle's journey from garland seller to film star
Bhosle, a 16-year-old from Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, became an internet sensation after she was filmed selling rudraksha garlands during the Mahakumbh at Kila Ghat on the tranquil banks of the Narmada River.
The viral fame got her cast in Mishra's film last month.
Her remarkable journey from a garland seller to a feature film star emphasizes the pitfalls of digital age fame and the vulnerability of newcomers in the industry.