Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra Arrested in Rape Case After Bail Rejection
Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra, who offered a film role to viral Kumbh girl Monalisa, arrested for rape after his bail plea was rejected by Delhi High Court.
Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra, Who Offered a Role to Kumbh Viral Girl Monalisa, Arrested for Alleged Rape After Bail Rejection
Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra, known for offering Monalisa, the viral sensation of the Kumbh Mela, a role, has been arrested in connection with a rape case. The bail application was rejected by the Delhi High Court.29-year-old Mishra arrested by the Delhi Police on March 30, 2024, following a very thorough investigation entailing intelligence and technical surveillance.
The location of arrest was Ghaziabad, a place where Mishra was found residing, although his initial home was in Mumbai with his family. The police of Nabi Karim apprehended the film producer and summoned him to court in the capital. The case involves a 28-year-old woman from a small town who says that Mishra had raped her several times during a time span of 4 years.
According to the complainant, she went to Mumbai for becoming an actress. She claims she had been in a live-in relationship with Mishra there, and during that time, he took advantage of her and raped her repeatedly. Eventually, she decided to file a police complaint, after which the FIR was registered against the filmmaker.
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The police acted swiftly so that after the Delhi High Court declined to grant bail, he would not have time to evade the law. After his arrest, the police went ahead and started other legal proceedings against him. His arrest obviously sent shock horns across the film industry, especially in the independent circuit, in which he was an active force.
Earlier on, he had grabbed headlines by giving Monalisa, a woman who became an internet sensation during the Maha Kumbh Mela, a film role. This connection had placed him in the limelight for a short time; the subsequent allegations and his arrest have greatly hurt his reputation.
Once again, the case has raised concerns on the exploitation faced by aspiring actresses in the film industry. Several activists and organizations working for women have condemned these incidents and are demanding more stringent laws and better protective measures for women in pursuit of a career in cinema.
Legal experts believe that if found guilty, he may face severe punishment, including long-term imprisonment. The trial is set to commence in a few weeks and is expected to present more clarities about evidence and testimonies in the case. Meanwhile, the woman who filed a complaint has had legal assistance to ensure that justice is served.
The industry and the public alike are quite interested to know what happens to this case as there is an increasing call for more safe and transparent working conditions for women in the entertainment business.
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