Kumbh Mela viral girl Monalisa is a minor, birth certificate says she is 16; police to file case

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A new controversy has emerged over the marriage of Kumbh Mela viral girl Monalisa Bhosle and Uttar Pradesh native Farman Khan, which took place in Kerala. A birth certificate has surfaced claiming that Monalisa is not 18 years old but only 16. The document, said to be issued by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, was released by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).

The marriage between Monalisa, a native of Indore, and Farman Khan was held on March 11 at the Arumanur Nainar Deva Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Several prominent leaders, including M V Govindan, V Sivankutty, and A A Rahim, attended the ceremony.

Earlier, VHP general secretary Anil Vilayil had filed a complaint with the DGP, claiming that Monalisa had celebrated her 16th birthday on January 21, 2025. However, during a press conference after the wedding, the couple denied allegations regarding her age. Police at Thampanoor also stated that the marriage decision was taken after confirming that she was 18.

According to the newly surfaced birth certificate, her date of birth is recorded as December 30, 2009, at 5:30 PM. Based on this, her age would be 16 years, 2 months, and 12 days. Anil Vilayil said that VHP workers in Bhopal officially obtained and shared the document. He also stated that a case will be registered in Madhya Pradesh regarding the issue.