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Antara Biswas
Monalisa in 2022
Born
Antara Biswas

(1982-11-21) 21 November 1982 (age 42)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Other namesMonalisa
OccupationActress
Years active1997–present
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​

Antara Biswas (born 21 November 1982), known professionally as Monalisa, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Bhojpuri films and Hindi television. She participated as a contestant on Bigg Boss 10 in 2016 and is best known for portraying Mohana Rathod in the supernatural drama Nazar.[1] Monalisa is considered as one of the highest paid Bhojpuri actress.[2][3]

Early life

Antara Biswas was born to a Bengali Hindu family on 21 November 1982.[4][5] She adopted the stage name of Monalisa at the behest of her uncle.[4] She studied at Julien Day School in Elgin Road, South Kolkata, and graduated from Ashutosh College of the University of Calcutta, earning a BA degree in Sanskrit before starting out a few years ago as a small-time TV actress and model in Odia video albums.[6]

Career

She acted in several low-budget films before making her debut in Bollywood with Blackmail, starring Ajay Devgn and Suniel Shetty.[6] She then acted in South Indian films before coming to notice through her role in Tauba Tauba opposite Amin Gazi. She acted in a Kannada film titled Jackpot.[7]

Monalisa in 2010

In 2010, The Hindu reported that Monalisa (along with Rinku Ghosh) was the most sought after actress in the Bhojpuri film industry.[8]

In February 2022, she participated in Star Plus' Smart Jodi with her husband, Vikrant Singh Rajpoot.[citation needed] In December 2022, she portraying Rama in Dangal TV's sitcom Favvara Chowk: Indore Ki Shaan.[9]

Personal life

She married Bhojpuri actor Vikrant Singh Rajpoot in the Bigg Boss house on 17 January 2017.[10]

Media image

Monalisa in 2009

Monalisa is considered in the media as one of the most popular and highest paid Bhojpuri actress.[11][12] She is also one of the most followed Bhojpuri actress on Instagram with over 6 million followers.[13][14]

Filmography

Bhojpuri films

  • Bhole Shankar (2008)[15]
  • Khatailal Mithailal (2008)
  • Kaha Jaiba Raja Najariya Ladaike (2008)
  • Tu Babua Hamaar (2008)
  • Shrimaan Driver Babu (2007)
  • Ho Gaini Deewana Tohra Pyar Me (2009)
  • Kahan Jaiba Raja Nazariya Ladai Ke (2009)
  • Hum Bahubali (2009)
  • Dulha Albela (2009)
  • Ranbhoomi (2009)
  • Pratigya (2009) - Item song "Lehariya Luta Ae Raja"
  • Hum Hai Khalnayak (2009)
  • Sindur Daan (2009)
  • Jade Mein Balma Pyara Lage (2009)
  • Sahar Wali Jaan Mareli (2009)
  • Ek Aur Kurukshetra (2010)
  • Tu Jaan Hau Hamaar (2010)
  • Dharmatma (2010)
  • Nathuniya Pe Goli Maare (2010)
  • Bhojpuriya Don (2010)
  • Rangbaz Daroga (2010) – Aanchal
  • Nainihal (2010)
  • Saat Saheliya as Mona (2010)
  • Devra Bada Satawela as Mona (2010)[16]
  • Devra Bhail Deewana (2014)[17]
  • Mrityunjay (2010) (Special Appearance)
  • Loafer (2010)
  • Kanoon Hamra Mutthi Mein (2010)
  • Daraar (2010)
  • Mora Balma Chail Chabila (2011)
  • Apne Begaane (2011)
  • Aakhri Rasta as Bindu (2011)
  • Barood (2011)
  • The Great Hero Hiralal (2011)
  • Gundairaj (2011)
  • Ladaai La Ankhiyan Ae Lounde Raja (2011)
  • Kartavya (2011)
  • Hamaar Devdas (2011)
  • Bhaiya Hamar Dayavan (2012)
  • Mehraru Bina Ratiya Kaise Kati (2012)
  • Dakait (2012)[18]
  • Khuddar (2012) – Sunita[18]
  • Naagin (2012)
  • Khoon Pasina as Rama (2012)
  • Mehraru Bina Ratiya Kasie Kati (2012)
  • Elan E Jung (2012)
  • Dabangg Mora Balma (2013)[19]
  • Mafia (2013)[20]
  • Rang De Pyar Ke Rang Mein (2013)
  • Jaan Lebu Ka Ho (2013)
  • Banaraswali (2013)
  • Pratibandh (2013)
  • Desh Pardesh (2013)
  • Kasam Wardi Ke (2013)
  • Biwi No. 1 (2013)
  • Lagal Sanheiya Ke Dor (2013)
  • Saala Main To Sahib Ban Gaya (2013)
  • Ziddi Aashiq (2013)
  • Saawariyan Tose Laagi Kaisi Lagan (2013)
  • Mati Preet Jagawale (2013)
  • Zanzeer (2013)
  • Ishq Ka Manjan Ghise Hai Piya (2013)
  • Gumrah (2013)
  • Ijjat (2013)
  • Chhamia Bhelwali (2013)
  • Jeevan Yudhh (2013)
  • Khoon Bhari Maang (2013)
  • Saiyan Bhailan Pardesiyaa (2013)
  • Jodi No. 1 (2013)
  • Ghulam (2013)
  • Mita Deb Raavanraaj (2013)
  • Budhwa Tamtamwala (2013)
  • Lagal Ba Pyar Ke Bukhar (2013)
  • Tulsi Bin Suna Anganwa (2013)
  • Ganga Putra (2013)
  • Chedi Ganga Kinarewala (2013)
  • Natawar Lal (2013)
  • Ek Nihattha (2013)
  • Khoon Bhari Hamaar Maang as Mona (2014)
  • Adalat (2014)
  • Tere Naam (2014)
  • Kare La Kamaal Dharti Ke Laal (2014)
  • Rakth Bhumi (2015)
  • Raja Babu as Dolly Singh (2015)
  • Prem Leela (2015)
  • Saiyan Toofani (2015)
  • Suhag (2015)
  • Rakhtbhoomi (2015)
  • Sarkar Raj (2017)
  • Jai Shree Ram (2017)
  • Pawan Raja as Mona (2017)
  • Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se 2 (2018)[21]
  • Jeena Marna Tere Sang as Sita (2018)[22]

Other language films

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
1997 Jayate Aarti Hindi
1998 Hamam fi Amsterdam Odia
1999 Jai Sriram Rima Das
2001 Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence Dancer Hindi Special appearance in song
2002 Wrong Number Odia
2003 Top Somrat Bengali Bangladeshi film
2004 Adhikar
Tauba Tauba Rubina Hindi [23]
Ab Bas! Special appearance
2005 Ek Hi Bhool Tanvi
Jalwa: Fun in Love Manisha Tripathi / Tanya "Chinky"
2005 Bunty Aur Babli Dancer Special appearance in song "Bunty Aur Babli" [24]
Blackmail Dancer
Bobby: Love and Lust Bobby D'Costa
2006 Jackpot Laila Kannada [25]
Half Fry Hyderabadi Hindi
2007 Love Guru
Kaafila Niharika
Jagadam Dancer Telugu Special appearance in song "36-24-36"
2008 Encounter Dayanayak Kannada
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Manish Sarif's wife Hindi
Vathiyar Tamil
Nagaram Telugu
Silambattam Tamil
2009 Boni Telugu
2010 To The London Calling Sonia / Urvashi Hindi
Ek Chatur Naar
Royal Utsav
Hamilton Palace
Khoobsurat – The Beauty
Meri Life Mein Uski Wife Dipal
2011 Khubsurat Naukrani
Bablu Telugu
Kadhalukku Maranamillai Tamil
2012 En Peyar Kumarasamy
2016 Saugandh Chee Maa Baap Na Kajal Gujarati

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016–2017 Bigg Boss 10 Contestant 6th place [26][27]
2017 Nach Baliye 8 8th place [28]
2018–2020 Nazar Mohana Mehta Rathod [29]
2019 Kitchen Champion Contestant
2020 Nazar 2 Madhulika Chaudhary [30]
2020–2021 Namak Issk Ka Iravati Verma
2021 Ankahee Dastaan: Nazar Mohana Rathod Telefilm
2022 Smart Jodi Contestant [31]
2022–2023 Favvara Chowk Rama [32]
2023 Bekaboo Yamini Raichand [33]
2024 Laal Banarasi Nayantara Sinha [34]
Mata Ki Mahima Indrayani
TBA Shamshaan Champa

Special appearances

Year Title Role Ref.
2012 Bigg Boss 6 Herself [35]
2016 Comedy Nights Bachao
2017 Comedy Dangal
2019 Divya Drishti Mohana Mehta Rathod [36]
2020 Bigg Boss 14 Herself [37]
2022 Good Night India

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Dupur Thakurpo: 2 Jhuma Boudi
2020-2022 Ratri Ke Yatri Prostitute 2 seasons [38]
2022 Dhappa Meera Episode: "Raat Ki Baat" [39]
Hasratein Shararat Bai Episode: "Shararat Bai" [40]
2023 Bajao Tanvi Choudhary

Award and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2015 Bhojpuri Film Awards Best Actor – Female Adalat Nominated [41]
2019 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Negative Role Nazar Nominated [42]
2020 Kalakar Awards Most Stylish Vamp Won [43]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Amrapali Dubey is highest paid Bhojpuri actress. See how much Monalisa and Rani Chatterjee earn". India Today. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  3. ^ "कभी 120 रुपये रोजाना कमाने के लिए नौकरी करती थीं मोनालिसा, ऐसे बनीं भोजपुरी स्टार". Aaj Tak. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
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  6. ^ a b "Dare girl from Gariahat". The Telegraph Calcutta. 14 December 2005. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
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  9. ^ "Monalisa: Every comedy show needs an element of tadka and my character in Favvara Chowk is just that". TOI. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Bigg Boss 10: Monalisa and Vikrant Singh Rajpoot are married! View exclusive wedding and mehndi pictures & video!". india.com. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
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  13. ^ "These 10 Bhojpuri stars are a sensation on social media, know how many Instagram followers they have". Navbharat Times. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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  16. ^ "Happy Birthday, Ravi Kishan; Best Bhojpuri films of the actor you must watch". The Times of India. 17 July 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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  28. ^ "Nach Baliye 8: Mona Lisa and husband Vikrant Rajpoot's journey in the dance reality show ends!". India.com. 8 May 2017. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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  36. ^ "Get ready to watch merger episode of serial Divya Drishti and Nazar". ABP News. 20 March 2019.
  37. ^ "Inside Bigg Boss 14 house, see photos". Indian Express. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  38. ^ "WATCH! Anthology series Ratri Ke Yatri's Official Trailer and All Episodes on MX Player". MX Player. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  39. ^ "Jay Bhanushali and Monalisa open up on their roles in 'Dhappa'". Mid Day. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  40. ^ "Monalisa Read 30 Novels To Play An Erotic Poetess In 'Hasratein'". Outlook India. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
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  43. ^ "28th Annual Kalakar Awards 2020 Winners List". The Kolkata Mail. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
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