Monalisa Bhosle, who gained attention during the Kumbh Mela, refuted claims that her interfaith marriage was linked to ‘love jihad’. Speaking at a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, she clarified that the accusations were false and misrepresented. Monalisa emphasized that societal equality was paramount and denounced the misinformation surrounding her marriage.
The marriage between Monalisa, hailing from Indore, and Farhan Khan from Maharashtra, faced opposition from her family. Seeking protection from the Thampanoor Police Station, the couple eventually tied the knot at the Arumanoor Sri Nainar Deva Temple under tight security. Monalisa revealed that her decision stemmed from her family arranging a different marriage for her, prompting her to take a stand.
Having met during a film shoot seven months ago, the couple’s relationship blossomed after initially connecting on Facebook. Despite objections from Monalisa’s family, the couple sought police intervention for their safety. With Monalisa being of legal age to decide on her marriage, her father was informed of her rights during a meeting at the police station.
State CPI(M) Secretary, M.V. Govindan, and Education Minister V. Sivankutty graced the wedding ceremony, showing their support for the couple. Farhan expressed that they opted for Kerala due to potential opposition elsewhere in the country, intending to reside there temporarily. Monalisa, overwhelmed by the state’s backing, praised Kerala’s beauty and the local community’s encouragement.
