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Tuesday | October 06, 2026 | Dhaka

Monalisa in New Year of her life, beyond past

 Entertainment Report
 Published: 12:45 AM, 06 October 2026

Once upon a time, Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa was a regular face on the small screen and in modelling. She made a separate identity for herself through both acting and modelling on TV screen.

However, with time, this actress has largely withdrawn herself from the country’s entertainment scene. Monalisa is currently living in the United States. From there, she welcomed another new year of her life.

Monday (October 5) was Monalisa’s birthday. On this special day, the actress wished herself a happy birthday by posting a picture of herself on social media.

At the same time, she expressed her gratitude to the creator for the various experiences, achievements, and adversities of life in the past year.

Expressing her birthday sentiments, Monalisa wrote, “Today I celebrate the joy of completing another year of my life.

The year was full of challenges, learning, progress, and joy. Grateful for every moment of my life. Because every experience has shaped me into the person I am today.”

Monalisa also recalled the ups and downs of life. In her words, “Despite the ups and downs in life, I find countless reasons to be grateful.

I am eternally grateful to Allah Almighty because He has given me another year in life, good health, strength, and the mental fortitude to face adversity.”

 

The actress also expressed her hope for a wonderful New Year. Praying to the Creator, she said, “May Allah grant me a long and healthy life, and grant me the ability to enjoy each day with gratitude.

May another year of life be filled with blessings, beautiful moments, and new achievements.”

Monalisa’s career was once very busy. In 2012, during the height of her career, she married New York expatriate Fayyaz Sharif.

The following year, she moved to the United States with her husband. Along with starting a family there, she also served as the program head of the US-based Bengali channel Time TV.

However, Monalisa’s married life did not last long. She separated from her husband within about a year of moving to the United States. Several years have passed since then. The actress has not started a new family.

Currently, Monalisa is living her own life in the United States. Her words on her birthday also reveal her determination to move forward beyond past experiences.