Mon Mar 31 15:30:00 UTC 2025: **Film Director Sanoj Mishra Arrested in Delhi on Rape Charges**
NEW DELHI – Film director Sanoj Mishra has been arrested by Delhi Police on charges of rape. Mishra, who previously offered a film role to Monalisa, a woman who went viral after appearing at the Maha Kumbh Mela, is accused of sexually assaulting a young woman from Jhansi under the pretext of offering her a film role. He allegedly threatened her into silence afterward.
Mishra’s bail application was rejected by the High Court, leading to his arrest. His career began humbly as a spot boy in Mumbai before he transitioned to directing. He gained notoriety in 2019 with his film “Ram Ki Janmbhoomi,” which prompted a fatwa from the AIUB urging Muslims not to watch it. His 2024 film, “The Diary of West Bengal,” about the Bangladesh genocide, also generated controversy, resulting in numerous FIRs filed against him and death threats, forcing him into temporary hiding before resurfacing in Varanasi. Recently, he announced his next film, “The Diary of Manipur,” featuring Monalisa. The article also mentions that he commands high directorial fees.
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