Monalisa Bhonsle, a 16-year-old flower-seller from Maheshwar, became a social media sensation during Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025. Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra has cast her in his upcoming Bollywood film, 'The Diary of West Bengal.' Monalisa's newfound fame is set to change her life, with shooting for another film starting in February.
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