Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Kumbh Mela Vendor Monalisa Bhonsle Debuts in Telugu Film 'Life'
Imagine a young woman who used to sell flowers and beads at a big religious festival called the Kumbh Mela.
One day, someone took her picture, and it became super famous online because she had a very kind smile.
Because so many people saw her picture, a movie director noticed her.
Now, she is going to be in a new movie in a different language called Telugu!
She is very excited and plans to learn the language to talk to the people who watch her movies.
The director says the movie is about how she changed from having a simple life to a new adventure in acting.
Monalisa Bhonsle, who previously sold items at the Kumbh Mela, is debuting in the Telugu film industry.
Her debut film is titled 'Life' and is directed by Srinu Kotapeti.
Monalisa gained popularity after a photograph of her at the Kumbh Mela went viral on social media.
The film was launched at Prasad Labs in Hyderabad under the Vangamamba Creations banner.
Monalisa expressed her eagerness to learn Telugu and connect with the audience in her new career.
- Who
- Monalisa Bhonsle, a former Kumbh Mela vendor, and director Srinu Kotapeti
- What
- Monalisa Bhonsle makes her debut in the Telugu film industry with the movie 'Life'.
- When
- The film was officially launched recently.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- Monalisa gained internet fame after a photograph of her at the Kumbh Mela went viral, leading to opportunities in cinema.
- Debut Film
- Life
- Director
- Srinu Kotapeti
- Producer
- Vangamamba Creations
- Launch Location
- Prasad Labs, Hyderabad
- Actress's Origin
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh