Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Monalisa challenges stereotypes surrounding Bhojpuri cinema and its films
Monalisa said many people have an unfair view of Bhojpuri cinema.
She believes some people judge the industry after seeing only popular music videos.
Those videos can contain glamour or double-meaning content.
She said Bhojpuri films are not all like those videos.
According to her, the films also have good actors and serious performances.
Monalisa said regional cinemas in India are becoming more popular.
She also said she began working on national television about a decade ago.
Her work included Bigg Boss, Nach Baliye, television serials and South Indian films.
Monalisa said Bhojpuri cinema is often judged without people watching its films.
She attributed the perception partly to popular music videos and albums featuring controversial content.
The actress said Bhojpuri films are different and include good actors and genuine performances.
Monalisa said regional cinema across India is growing rapidly, though some industries developed earlier.
She highlighted her work on Bigg Boss, Nach Baliye, television shows and South Indian films.
- Who
- Actress Monalisa.
- What
- She discussed stereotypes about Bhojpuri cinema and the growth of regional entertainment industries.
- When
- During an exclusive interview with IANS; the date was not specified.
- Where
- The report was datelined Mumbai.
- Why
- She was responding to criticism that Bhojpuri entertainment is associated with glamour, double-meaning songs and vulgar content.
Monalisa's View
Industry Criticism
How Bhojpuri cinema is judged
Monalisa's View
Monalisa said people often form opinions without watching Bhojpuri films, relying instead on popular music videos.
Industry Criticism
Critics associate Bhojpuri entertainment with glamour, double-meaning songs and vulgar content, a perception Monalisa said has existed for years.
Where controversial content appears
Monalisa's View
She said Bhojpuri films are different from some albums and music videos and include good actors and genuine performances.
Industry Criticism
The widespread popularity of controversial music videos can lead audiences to view the broader Bhojpuri industry through the same lens.
Regional cinema's development
Monalisa's View
Monalisa said regional cinema is growing rapidly and that this expansion benefits performers and the industry.
Industry Criticism
She acknowledged that South Indian and Bengali cinema had been at the forefront in several ways, suggesting Bhojpuri cinema developed later in some respects.
- Subject
- Public perceptions of Bhojpuri cinema
- Monalisa's argument
- Many critics may not have watched Bhojpuri films and may instead be judging the industry from music videos.
- Content distinction
- Monalisa said controversial content is more common in some albums and music videos than in films.
- Regional cinema
- She said regional industries are growing rapidly across India.
- National television work
- Monalisa said she appeared on Bigg Boss, Nach Baliye, reality shows and television serials.
- Other film work
- She said she has also worked in several South Indian films.