Recently, the film ‘The Diary of Manipur’ has been embroiled in controversies. The film’s director Sanoj Mishra has lodged an FIR against five people including YouTubers. He alleges that these people are deliberately trying to stop and defame the film. There is a lot of discussion in the media about this whole matter.
What is the whole controversy?
Film director Sanoj Mishra has alleged that false rumors are being spread about his film. He says that some people have spread misinformation about the film’s budget and other issues. Five people including YouTubers have been made accused in this case.
Sanoj Mishra clarified that some anti-social elements are trying to defame the film. He said that all this is part of a conspiracy so that his film can be stopped. This controversy has created a stir in the whole country.
Who is Monalisa Bhosle, the lead face of the film?
Monalisa Bhosle, a resident of Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, became famous due to a video that went viral during the Maha Kumbh. Earlier she used to sell Rudraksh garlands on the banks of the Narmada river, but a video made by a content creator made her a star overnight. Seeing her growing popularity, Sanoj Mishra cast her in his film ‘The Diary of Manipur’.
Allegations against Sanoj Mishra and his response
Another big name has emerged in this controversy—Wasim Rizvi. Sanoj Mishra says that he has an old rivalry with this person and he has promoted this entire controversy. According to Sanoj Mishra, false allegations were made against him that he drinks alcohol and misbehaves with women. However, no evidence of these allegations has been found.
Mumbai Police registered FIR
The film director took this whole matter seriously and lodged an FIR at Amboli Police Station in Mumbai. Apart from Wasim Rizvi, the names of Ravie Sudha Choudhary, Mahi Anand, Maruti Singh and Abhishek Upadhyay, owner of YouTube channel ‘Top Secret’ are also included in this.
Mumbai Police has started investigating the matter and action is being taken under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Now it will be interesting to see in which direction this controversy is resolved.
What will be the future of the film?
Due to the controversies, the future of the film currently looks blurred. However, both Sanoj Mishra and Monalisa are confident about this film. They consider it an important step in the film industry. Now it remains to be seen whether this controversy proves beneficial for the promotion of the film or creates more difficulties for it.
What is your opinion?
What is your opinion on this entire controversy? Will this film be able to reach its release or will it remain entangled in controversies? Do tell us in the comments.
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