Monalisa Bhosle, who shot to internet fame during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, has married her boyfriend Farman Khan in Kerala after approaching the police following opposition from her family. The couple tied the knot at the Nainar Temple.
Approached police amid family opposition
The development comes days after Monalisa reportedly sought help at the Thampanoor Police Station, stating that her family was against the relationship and that her father was trying to take her back to their hometown against her wishes.According to police officials, Monalisa and Farman arrived at the station along with members of a film crew she was working with in Kerala. During the interaction, she reportedly told officers that she intended to stay with her partner and proceed with the marriage despite her family’s objections.A police officer was quoted as saying by India Today, “She insisted that she will not go with her father and made it clear that she plans to marry her boyfriend. Since she is a major, she has the right to make her own decisions.”Officials added that there was no need for police intervention as both individuals are adults. After the discussion, Monalisa left the station with her boyfriend and members of the film crew, while her father later returned to his hometown.
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Wedding held at Nainar Temple
The couple later solemnised their marriage at the Nainar Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Several political leaders were reportedly present at the ceremony, including V Sivankutty, MV Govindan and AA Rahim.Speaking at the venue, Rahim said the marriage reflected the constitutional right that allows individuals from different faiths to marry.“The Constitution allows people from different religions to marry. We came here to celebrate the couple,” he said.
‘Ours is a six-month love story’
After the wedding, Monalisa expressed happiness about the new chapter in her life and said the couple chose Kerala as the venue because they liked the state.Farman also spoke briefly about their relationship, saying, “Ours is a six-month love story, but it feels like sixty years. I am also an actor.”
From viral Kumbh Mela video to nationwide attention
Monalisa first drew attention during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj when a video of her selling rudraksha garlands was captured by a content creator and went viral on social media, turning her into an internet sensation. The Indore-based woman later travelled to Kerala for a film shoot. Police said the couple had been staying in Poovar near Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the project when the dispute with her family surfaced. Despite the initial resistance, Monalisa and Farman eventually went ahead with their wedding plans in the state.
