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Monalisa has shared a video explaining that she had to leave the event for her safety and well-being.
Monalisa hogged the limelight for her eyes. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Moni Bhonsle, the young garland seller from Indore who gained widespread attention at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is back home. She has shared a heartfelt message on We can come back till the next true bath, in Prayagraj Mahakumbh. Thank you very much for everyone’s support and love (I have to go back to Indore for my family and my safety. If possible, I will be back for the next Maha Kumbh).”
Moni Bhonsle’s decision follows a series of incidents at the event where she faced harassment due to her newfound fame, leading to concerns about her safety.
In a video shared on social media, Monalisa is seen wearing a red salwar as a crowd approaches her, eager to take selfies. As the situation becomes overwhelming, a family member intervenes, taking her away to safety while others try to shield her. The video ends with her sitting down, covering her face with a dupatta, visibly distressed by the situation. The caption accompanying the video highlighted the invasion of her privacy, saying, “People in Kumbh Mela are now torturing her for selfies and disturbing her business. Privacy & mental peace!! Side effects of social media.”
Meeru Manushula manava mrugala??#Monalisa a girl who came from Indore to KumbhMela to sell her garlands has become the latest sensation for her natural beauty and became viral all over social media People over there are now torturing her for selfies and disturbing her… pic.twitter.com/uGhsiPg3Z5
— Vamc Krishna (@lyf_a_zindagii) January 21, 2025
The video sparked outrage, with many expressing concern about the treatment of the girl. In light of the harassment, Mona Lisa’s father decided to send her back home, claiming that the Kumbh Mela was no longer a safe place for her to continue her work or maintain her well-being. Her sudden rise to fame has affected her business, as many people now approach her for selfies rather than buying garlands from her. The situation has raised important questions about privacy and respect for individuals who unexpectedly gain social media attention.
A user suggested, “She should charge Rs 1000 for each selfie. Put a notice that she would sue anyone who uses her picture without her consent.”
Another commented, “Fame can be dangerous. Mona Lisa at the Mahakumbh Mela is an example. People foresee her future as a model, like the Pakistani ‘chaiwala’ of 2016, and want to ensure they get a share of her success.”
