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Mahakumbh 2025: Monalisa Returns to Indore After Being Harassed By Attendees
Updated on: 22 January, 2025 12:26 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Monalisa from Mahakumbh 2025
The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is the world’s largest religious congregation. Millions of devotees gather to take a "holy" dip in the sacred waters of the Ganga. However, amidst this spiritual celebration, a garland seller named Mona Lisa Bhonsle, nicknamed ‘Monalisa,’ has captured national attention for both her beauty and an unfortunate series of events that forced her to leave the mela.
However, Monalisa’s rise to fame came with unforeseen challenges. A viral video showed men swarming her for selfies, intruding on her personal space, and disrupting her ability to sell rudraksha beads. Visitors and social media influencers began seeking her out solely for content, leaving her business neglected.
One particular clip shows Monalisa running to her family for safety while her relatives try to shield her from the overwhelming crowd. Social media users slammed the behaviour of the men who troubled her for photos, calling out the lack of respect for her boundaries.
In another video, Monalisa candidly shared her struggles with the sudden fame. She explained how the constant attention and invasion of her privacy were affecting her emotionally and financially. “I came here to sell rudraksha beads and earn for my family, but now I can’t even work properly,” she said.
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The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 may continue as a grand spiritual event, but for Monalisa, it became a bittersweet memory—a testament to how sudden fame can sometimes come at a heavy cost.
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The Rise of ‘Monalisa’: A Viral Sensation
Mona Lisa, a resident of Indore, became an internet sensation after a video of her smiling innocently and showcasing her captivating hazel eyes went viral. Spotted by a content creator, the clip amassed over 15 million views online. Admirers nicknamed her the ‘Brown Beauty,’ and her newfound fame turned her into a crowd favourite at the mela.However, Monalisa’s rise to fame came with unforeseen challenges. A viral video showed men swarming her for selfies, intruding on her personal space, and disrupting her ability to sell rudraksha beads. Visitors and social media influencers began seeking her out solely for content, leaving her business neglected.
One particular clip shows Monalisa running to her family for safety while her relatives try to shield her from the overwhelming crowd. Social media users slammed the behaviour of the men who troubled her for photos, calling out the lack of respect for her boundaries.
In another video, Monalisa candidly shared her struggles with the sudden fame. She explained how the constant attention and invasion of her privacy were affecting her emotionally and financially. “I came here to sell rudraksha beads and earn for my family, but now I can’t even work properly,” she said.
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A Difficult Decision
Unable to cope with the chaos, Monalisa’s father decided to send her back home to Indore. He believed that her stay at the mela had become unproductive and unsafe. Following his advice, she returned home, leaving behind the crowds that once admired her.The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 may continue as a grand spiritual event, but for Monalisa, it became a bittersweet memory—a testament to how sudden fame can sometimes come at a heavy cost.
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