Antara Biswas, professionally known as Monalisa, is an Indian actress who was born on November 21, 1982, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She holds Indian nationality and belongs to the Bengali ethnic community while following Hinduism. As a native of West Bengal, she primarily speaks Bengali and is also fluent in Hindi, English, and Bhojpuri through her extensive work across different film industries. Monalisa was born into a Bengali Hindu family and adopted her stage name at the suggestion of her uncle. She completed her schooling at Julien Day School, Kolkata, and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sanskrit from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta. Her Instagram account, @aslimonalisa, has over 5.8M+ followers, where she shares updates from her acting career, fashion shoots, travel experiences, fitness routines, lifestyle moments, and personal life. She continues to be one of the most followed actresses from the Bhojpuri entertainment industry.
Monalisa began her career in the late 1990s with modelling assignments and appearances in Odia video albums before making her acting debut in low-budget films. She entered Bollywood with Blackmail (2005) and later appeared in films such as Tauba Tauba. Her career flourished in the Bhojpuri film industry, where she became one of its highest-profile actresses after starring in more than 100 Bhojpuri films alongside leading actors. She has also appeared in Hindi, Bengali, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films, demonstrating remarkable versatility across regional cinema. Among her notable films are Jackpot (Kannada), Sarkar Raj, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, Ganga Putra, Raja Babu, Pratigya, Ranbhoomi, Devra Bada Satawela, Mehraru Bina Ratiya Kaise Kati, Ziddi Aashiq, and numerous other Bhojpuri blockbusters. Monalisa gained nationwide recognition after participating in Bigg Boss 10 in 2016, where her marriage to actor Vikrant Singh Rajpoot was solemnized inside the Bigg Boss house, becoming one of the season’s most memorable moments. She further expanded her television career with acclaimed performances as Mohana Rathod in Star Plus’s supernatural drama Nazar, Iravati Verma in Namak Issk Ka, and appearances in reality shows including Smart Jodi. In 2022, she portrayed Rama in Favvara Chowk: Indore Ki Shaan. Alongside acting, she collaborates with leading fashion, beauty, jewellery, travel, and lifestyle brands, making her one of India’s prominent entertainment influencers.
Outside of her professional career, Monalisa enjoys travelling, fitness, dancing, fashion, and spending quality time with her husband, actor Vikrant Singh Rajpoot. The couple frequently shares glimpses of their life together through social media, where their chemistry continues to be appreciated by fans. Her posts often feature vacation experiences, festive celebrations, workout sessions, and behind-the-scenes moments from television and film projects. Despite her long-standing success, she remains closely connected with her audience through regular interactions and authentic lifestyle content. Her journey from Kolkata to becoming one of the most recognized actresses in Bhojpuri cinema and Indian television reflects years of dedication, versatility, and continuous evolution as a performer.