Director Sanoj Mishra, who offered a role in his film to Monalisa, who went viral in 'Mahakumbh 2025', has been arrested on charges of rape. This arrest has been made after his bail plea was rejected by the Delhi High Court. The director has been accused by a woman that he physically exploited her for several years. Let us know the whole matter in detail...
Accused of raping for four years
On March 30 last year, 45-year-old Sanoj Mishra was arrested by Delhi Police from Ghaziabad, after which Nabi Karim police kept him in custody. The director was accused by a 28-year-old woman that Sanoj raped her for four years. The woman, who aspires to become a film actress, claimed that she was in a live-in relationship with Mishra in Mumbai. According to the woman, during the exploitation, the director also forced her to have an abortion thrice.
Director refused to marry
The victim said in her statement to the police that first Sanoj Mishra had physical relations with her by promising marriage. After this, he lured her with work in films and threatened her to keep quiet. Later he also refused to marry her. According to Delhi Police, an FIR was registered against the director on 6 March 2024 under several sections including rape, assault, abortion and threat.
Arrest made in this case
Now the case in which the director has been arrested took place on 18 February 2025. When the accused allegedly brought the victim to Hotel Shiva in Nabi Karim. Director Sanoj Mishra is accused of having physical relations with the woman during this time and then leaving her. He also threatened her that if she lodged a complaint with him, he would make her obscene videos and pictures viral on social media. After this the victim lodged a complaint. The Delhi High Court, which was already looking into the matter, rejected Mishra's bail plea, after which he was arrested. Sanoj Mishra offered his film to Monalisa, who went viral during 'Mahakumbh 2025'. He came into the limelight after this announcement. The allegations already made against the director were also highlighted on social media and he was criticized.
