India, March 27 -- Director Sanoj Mishra has denied allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him by Monalisa Bhonsle, the viral Maha Kumbh girl, he cast in his under-production film The Diary of Manipur, saying he is being unfairly targeted. The row comes days after Monalisa married actor Farman Khan in an interfaith ceremony on March 11 in Keralam. The wedding has been strongly opposed by her family, who claim she is still a minor, fuelling online narratives. Additionally, the timing coincides with the state elections scheduled for April 9. Addressing the allegations, Mishra tells us, "Acting karna maine sikhaya aur woh acting kar ke mujhe hi phansa rahi hai." Monalisa had accused Sanoj of inappropriate behaviour during the film's shoot, claiming the incidents took place when she was under 18 and that she had informed her family, who discouraged her from filing a complaint. Refuting the claims, Mishra says, "If she had been assaulted, she could have complained then," as he plans to file a defamation case. "She can't spoil my name, and if she's so correct, then she too can take a legal route," he shares, adding that the film now stands shelved: "Picture toh ab nahin banegi because she didn't bother about it, and for me it's a different matter altogether." Monalisa has not yet filed a police complaint but is reportedly consulting lawyers to pursue the case under the POCSO Act. She has also claimed that she and her husband are facing threats and are seeking protection. Monalisa was unavailable for comment till the filing of this report....