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Fake Video Sparks “Monalisa Ran Away” Rumour, Claim Proved False
A viral Instagram video from a Balotra youth claiming “Monalisa has run away” spread rapidly as fake news. Several platforms ran the story without verification. The claim was later confirmed as completely false, raising questions on media responsibility.
Balotra (Rajasthan): A fake video circulating on social media once again triggered a wave of misinformation, with the sensational claim that “Monalisa has run away” spreading like wildfire. What began as an unverified Instagram post quickly turned into widespread rumour, prompting several news platforms to publish the story without proper verification. Hours later, the entire narrative was exposed as baseless and misleading.
The video in question was posted by a young man from Balotra named Arvind Joshi. In the clip, Joshi claimed he had travelled to Ajmer and Pushkar in search of Monalisa but could not find her. He further mentioned plans to head to Jodhpur. His facial resemblance to Monalisa’s husband, Farman, led many viewers to accept the video as genuine, lending it an air of credibility.
As the video gained traction on Instagram and other platforms, users began sharing it widely. Several local and national news outlets picked up the story, with some even using dramatic headlines suggesting Monalisa had indeed disappeared. The rapid spread highlighted how easily unverified content can fuel public speculation and erode trust in digital information.
However, a thorough fact-check soon revealed the truth. The entire video and its claims were found to be fabricated. There was no evidence of Monalisa running away or going missing. The post was nothing more than a hoax, apparently designed to attract attention and go viral.
