She also said the wedding was done as per Hindu rituals because she wanted it that way. According to her, she is still Hindu and Farman is Muslim, and no one changed religion.

She told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram. “I am still Hindu and he is Muslim. This marriage happened with my consent.”

Monalisa also claimed that her family was against the relationship and wanted her to marry her aunt's son, whom she considers a brother. Because of the pressure, she went to the Thampanoor police station before the wedding and asked for protection. The couple said they chose Kerala for the marriage because they felt the state was more supportive of interfaith couples.

Monalisa Bhosle Marriage Controversy Grows After Age Clarification

Monalisa Bhosle controversy became bigger after questions were raised about her age. She denied reports that she was a minor and said she turned 18 on January 1, 2026.

During a press conference, Farman showed her Aadhaar card and birth certificate, which reportedly mention her birth year as 2008. The couple also said their marriage was registered using the Kerala government's K-SMART system, which checks age before allowing registration.

Farman described their relationship as a “six-month love story”. He said they first connected on Facebook and later met during the muhurat ceremony of the Malayalam film Nagamma. After meeting in person, their friendship became a romantic relationship.

However, after this statement, many social media users started questioning the timeline. Since Monalisa turned 18 only in January 2026, some people pointed out that the relationship started when she was still a minor.

This led to strong reactions online and both of them facing criticism again. Many accused Farman of grooming a minor and called him a paedophile.