Amber-Eyed Monalisa Bhonsle Harassed at Maha Kumbh Mela Due to Viral Fame

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Monalisa Bhonsle, 16-year-old garland seller from the Maha Kumbh Mela, has gone viral overnight on the internet, thanks to her striking amber eyes. But that fame has left her with a lot more than it promised, disrupting her livelihood and her safety.

Monalisa Bhonsle’s journey to viral fame began with a video shot by a social media influencer, showcasing her mesmerizing eyes. Dubbed the “Amber-Eyed Beauty,” she quickly garnered millions of views and became the center of attention. But with fame came a flood of onlookers, influencers, and media requests, making it impossible for her to continue her humble trade of selling garlands.

The new attention turned invasive when Monalisa Bhonsle shared in a video detailing a disturbing incident. She said that some men entered her tent under the pretext of having her father’s permission, asking for pictures with her. She refused and directed them to speak to her father, but things went worse.

“They didn’t listen and began clicking pictures anyway. When my brother tried to delete the photos, they attacked him,” she revealed, adding that nine men physically assaulted her brother. “I’m scared. There’s no electricity here, and anyone could harm me.”

Her father confronted the men, denying any involvement, and assured Monalisa of her safety. However, the incident has left her shaken.

Disruption to Livelihood

The overnight celebrity has marred the ability of Monalisa to do work as usual. As ABP Live report, her granddad told, “The whole place around her garland-making stall is too crowded now and selling garlands is not feasible at all”. “She is very upset in Prayagraj. People keep following her, clicking pictures, and talking, leaving her unable to work,” he said.

A viral video of her further emphasizes the chaos she was surrounded with as she put a scarf across her face when she tried to get through a push-and-shove crowd.

Conflicting Reports on Her Whereabouts

As fears for her safety grew, reports emerged that Monalisa had left the Maha Kumbh Mela and returned home to Indore. According to Economic Times, her father intervened and decided that the mela was no longer a safe environment for her.

However, ABP Live has a different story to tell, as she quotes her grandfather, who says she is still in Prayagraj. The conflicting stories have only added to the confusion over her whereabouts.

The Price of Overnight Fame

Monalisa’s story underlines the darker side of viral fame. What started as admiration for her unique beauty has manifested itself into a series of challenges, including harassment, threats to her safety, and disruption of her livelihood.

While Monalisa’s striking amber eyes have captured millions, her experience serves as a sobering reminder of the need to respect personal boundaries. As the confusion about her whereabouts continues, her ordeal sheds light on the toll sudden fame can take on a young girl thrust into the spotlight without her consent.