New Delhi: In a dramatic turn, the viral “Kumbh beauty” Monalisa Bhosle has married her boyfriend, Farman Khan, in a Kerala temple, ignoring family protests.
The couple, who met on a film set, faced huge opposition but stood firm. Police helped them tie the knot, calling it their adult choice. This interfaith love story from March 11, 2026, has grabbed headlines. What made them pick Kerala? Read on for the full scoop.
Who is Farman Khan?
Farman Khan is an actor and model from Maharashtra who has worked in regional films as well as various modelling assignments. Reports suggest that he first connected with Monalisa on Facebook about a year and a half ago, and over time, their friendship developed into a romantic relationship.
VIDEO | Monalisa Bhonsle, a young woman who shot to fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, tied the knot with her friend, a Muslim man, at a temple in nearby Poovar in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram, hours after seeking police protection to evade the family’s pressure.
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Viral star’s bold move
Monalisa Bhosle shot to fame during the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Her amber eyes and charm while selling garlands went viral online. From Indore, Madhya Pradesh, she is now an actor. She came to Kerala for the Malayalam film Nagamma. That’s where love bloomed with Farman Khan, a Maharashtra-based actor and model.
The couple had been dating for six months. But Monalisa’s family, led by her father Jai Singh Bhosle, strongly opposed the match. They belong to different faiths—Monalisa is Hindu, Farman is Muslim. Reports say her family tried to force her back home and even pushed her to marry a relative. Tensions peaked when she reached Thampanoor police station in Thiruvananthapuram. “She insisted that she won’t go with her father and made it clear that she is going to marry her boyfriend. As she is a major, she can act according to her choice,” a police officer told PTI.
Temple wedding amid cheers
By evening, the duo was wed at Arumanoor Sri Nainar Deva Temple near Poovar beach. Dressed in a red saree, Monalisa looked radiant beside Farman in a white shirt and mundu. The simple 5:45 pm ceremony ended the days of drama. Political leaders like CPI(M) state secretary MV Govindan, Education Minister V Sivankutty, and MLA AA Rahim attended to show support.
AA Rahim praised Kerala’s harmony: “The Constitution allows people from different religions to marry. We came here to join the couple in celebration.” V Sivankutty called it a sign of the state’s inclusive spirit.
Couple’s heartfelt words
Post-wedding, the newlyweds glowed with joy. Monalisa told reporters, “I am very happy.” She explained their Kerala choice: “We chose to get married in Kerala because we liked the state.” Farman shared their love story: “Ours is a six-month love story, but it feels like sixty years. I am also an actor.” He added how they picked the temple: “I liked this temple and felt we should get married. When we asked the temple committee, they permitted us. Kerala is beautiful and safe, and we would like to stay here for a while.”
This union highlights personal freedom over family pressure. As Monalisa starts a new chapter, fans cheer her courage.