NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Monday arrested the director who offered Maha Kumbh fame Monalisa a movie role in a rape case. Sanoj Mishra has been held for the raping an aspiring actress, the police said.
“Sanoj Mishra, the director who offered viral sensation Monalisa a role in his film during the Kumbh Mela, has been arrested in connection with a rape case,” the Police said.
“The arrest took place after the rejection of his bail application by Delhi High Court. Sanoj Mishra was apprehended by the Delhi Police following intelligence gathering and technical surveillance. It is alleged that he raped a girl from a small town, who aspired to become a heroine, several times,” it added.
The 16-year-old Monalisa Bholsle, a flower seller who became a viral sensation during Maha Kumbh this year, received a movie offer -The Diary of West Bengal – from Mishra.
Mishra had personally visited Monalisa and her family in their village, describing them as humble and simple. He assured that he had taken responsibility for her introduction to the film industry and is committed to securing her future.