In January 2025, images of , a 10-year-old from a madrasa in South Kashmir’s Anantnag , captured the public's imagination. Holding the Holy Quran, her natural and simple beauty led social media users to crown her the "Monalisa of Kashmir".
In a separate context, the title "Monalisa of Kashmir" has been used in literary works to explore themes of and forced marriage .
: Initially famous for selling garlands at the Mahakumbh, her story took a dramatic turn when she married Farman Khan in a temple in Kerala in March 2026.