The FIR was filed at the Amboli police station in suburban Mumbai, where director Sanoj Mishra lodged a complaint against five people.

An FIR was filed against five people, including a YouTube channel owner, in Mumbai after director Sanoj Mishra accused them of attempting to defame him and stop his film starring ‘Maha Kumbh viral girl’ Monalisa Bhosle, a police official said on Tuesday.

The FIR was filed at the Amboli police station in suburban Mumbai, where Mishra lodged a complaint against them, news agency ANI reported.

Monalisa, viral girl at Mahakumbh, thanks netizens after bagging Bollywood offer

Monalisa, a 16-year-old girl, is a bead seller from Madhya Pradesh who became an internet sensation after being photographed during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.

Monalisa first gained fame when a content creator filmed her selling rudraksha garlands at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Her striking eyes and natural charm captivated social media users, making her a viral sensation.

Recently, Mishra announced making a film, ‘The Diary of Manipur’, with Bhosle. The director, known for The Diary of West Bengal, chose Monalisa because of her innocence and authenticity.

“Instead of rich, high-society ‘nangi lucchi’ girls who indulge in alcohol and drugs, I have chosen a poor and cultured girl for my movie,” Mishra wrote on Instagram while sharing a video of his interaction with Monalisa.

What’s the case?
A Amboli police station official told ANI that the five men named in the complaint made serious allegations against Mishra over the film’s budget and other issues.

One of them claimed that none of the films directed by Mishra has been released till date and that he will “ruin” 16-year-old Bhosle’s career, he said, citing the complaint.

“These people are deliberately spreading false and wrong news against me,” Mishra reportedly said.

Why is viral ‘Mahakumbh ki Monalisa’ irked with internet’s attention?

“They do not want Monalisa’s film ‘The Diary of Manipur’ to be made,” he said.

The FIR was filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and further investigation was, the official added.