About Monalisa
Monalisa, born Antara Biswas in Kolkata, is one of the best-known and highest-paid actresses in Bhojpuri cinema and a familiar face on Hindi television. She studied at Julien Day School and graduated in Sanskrit from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta, before starting out in Odia music videos and small television roles. Over the years she has built a large, loyal following across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and among Bhojpuri-speaking audiences around the world.
Career highlights
Monalisa made her Bollywood debut in Blackmail alongside Ajay Devgn and Suniel Shetty, and also worked in South Indian films before finding her biggest success in Bhojpuri cinema, where she has acted in a large number of films and become one of the industry’s leading names.
National television audiences got to know her better when she took part in Bigg Boss 10 in 2016. She then won wide popularity as Mohana Rathod in the supernatural drama Nazar, a role that showed her range beyond regional cinema and introduced her to a new generation of viewers.
Why brands work with Monalisa
Monalisa gives brands direct access to the Bhojpuri heartland, one of India’s largest and fastest-growing consumer markets, while her television work gives her recognition across Hindi-speaking homes. Her Bengali roots add relevance in West Bengal. She is lively and confident on camera and has a strong social media following. She also speaks to fans regularly through social media, which keeps her audience engaged.
Campaigns that suit Monalisa
- FMCG, personal care and household products for Bihar, UP and Jharkhand
- Ethnic wear, sarees and jewellery
- Mobile, telecom and digital payments for regional audiences
- Store launches, melas and festive events such as Chhath and Diwali
- Bhojpuri-language reels and regional influencer campaigns
Planning a campaign with Monalisa
Bhojpuri and Hindi versions are the obvious starting point, and a Bengali version can add value for eastern markets. Events in tier 2 and tier 3 towns can draw big crowds, so plan venue, security and timings carefully. Festive seasons are her busiest period for appearances, so book early and confirm travel plans well in advance.
Booking Monalisa through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Monalisa’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination on the day.
Quick answers
Is Monalisa a good choice for rural and small-town campaigns? Yes. Her Bhojpuri films give her strong recognition in smaller towns and villages across the Hindi heartland.
Can she shoot in Bhojpuri and Hindi? Yes, she works in both, and also speaks Bengali.
What made Monalisa popular beyond Bhojpuri cinema? Her time on Bigg Boss 10 and her lead role in Nazar introduced her to national television audiences, so she is recognised far beyond her film fan base. That gives brands both regional depth and wider Hindi reach.
How is Monalisa’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Monalisa’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Monalisa’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
