“Bhojpuri Flag Still Flies High”: Monalisa Responds To Ravi Kishan’s Industry Decline Remark
Monalisa responds to Ravi Kishan’s comment on Bhojpuri cinema’s decline and reacts to the Pawan Singh-Akshara Singh controversy, choosing to stay neutral.
““Bhojpuri Flag Still Flies High”: Monalisa Responds To Ravi Kishan’s Industry Decline Remark”
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27 Oct 2026
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“Bhojpuri Flag Still Flies High”: Monalisa Responds To Ravi Kishan’s Industry Decline Remark
Actress Monalisa has weighed in on a debate currently gripping the Bhojpuri film industry, following actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan’s sharp remarks about the declining quality of work in Bhojpuri cinema. Speaking to news agency IANS, Monalisa offered a measured response that acknowledged the concerns while expressing optimism about the industry’s future.
“I’ve been working in the TV industry for a long time, so I don’t know much about the Bhojpuri industry. However, my husband, Vikrant, works in the Bhojpuri industry. He tells me that the quality of work has declined compared to before. But I’m confident that the industry will gradually return to its previous level because the Bhojpuri flag is flying high everywhere,” she said.
The comments stem from remarks made recently by Ravi Kishan, the BJP Member of Parliament and veteran Bhojpuri actor, who questioned the current state of the industry he helped build his career in. Kishan pointed out that his own films once ran to silver jubilee celebrations in theatres, drawing massive and consistent audiences, but that such turnout is largely absent today. He went further, alleging that the industry was “sold” after he moved into full-time politics and reached Parliament, and questioned who should be held responsible for the industry’s declining reputation. His remarks have sparked a broader conversation within Bhojpuri cinema circles about quality, audience interest, and the direction the industry has taken in recent years.
Why It Matters: A Reflection On Bhojpuri Cinema’s Struggles
Monalisa’s response adds another voice to an ongoing introspective moment for Bhojpuri cinema, an industry that has historically drawn large, devoted audiences across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and the diaspora, but has faced recurring questions in recent years about repetitive storytelling, inconsistent production quality, and over-reliance on a handful of star names to draw crowds. Her comment that “the Bhojpuri flag is flying high everywhere” reflects a common sentiment among industry insiders - acknowledging present shortcomings while maintaining confidence in the industry’s cultural staying power and eventual recovery.
Monalisa was also asked for her take on the recent controversy involving Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh and actress Akshara Singh, a subject that has generated considerable public interest following a public apology moment between the two. True to her stated preference for avoiding controversy, Monalisa declined to comment directly on the matter. “I have no comment to make on this matter. I want to stay away from controversy. I just want to say that Pawan Singh is very good, that’s why people are loving him,” she said, offering praise for the actor-singer without engaging further with the specifics of the dispute.
The Pawan Singh-Akshara Singh Apology
The question comes in the wake of a notable public moment at a Durga Puja event in Bihar’s Munger district, where Pawan Singh addressed Akshara Singh and her family directly from the stage, offering an apology and performing some of her popular songs. During the event, he paused the programme to refer to Akshara as his “Babu” and “son,” calling her father his brother and her mother his sister-in-law. “Akshara Singh is my Babu, my son. Her father is our brother, her mother is my sister-in-law. I said sorry, right? Now clap all around,” Pawan Singh told the crowd, which responded with applause. He went on to ask the audience whether they wanted to see him and Akshara Singh work together again, a suggestion that was also met with enthusiastic support, with Singh adding that the two could reunite on screen “if God wills.”
Taken together, Monalisa’s comments reflect a familiar balancing act many industry figures face - engaging thoughtfully with broader, non-personal conversations about the state of Bhojpuri cinema while deliberately steering clear of individual controversies involving colleagues. As Ravi Kishan’s remarks continue to generate discussion and the Pawan-Akshara storyline edges toward a possible reconciliation, both threads are likely to remain active talking points within the Bhojpuri entertainment circuit in the days ahead.
Muskan Kumawat is an Entertainment Journalist at Bolly Orbit, covering the latest updates on Bollywood, celebrity news, movie reviews, and industry trends. She joined the team on July, 2024, bringing a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for entertainment insights.
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