Kumar Sanu Slaps Ex-Wife Rita Bhattacharya With Legal Notice Over Pregnancy Allegations

Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has taken legal action against his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya after she made explosive allegations against him in a recent interview. Rita had accused the singer and his family of depriving her of food and basic necessities while she was pregnant with their third child.

Legal Notice Sent Through Lawyer

Sanu, who has been one of Bollywood’s most celebrated voices for over four decades, sent the notice to Rita through his lawyer, Sana Raees Khan. In a strongly worded statement, Khan defended the singer’s legacy and warned against defamatory remarks.

“For over 40 years, Mr. Kumar Sanu has poured his soul into music, giving joy to millions and earning love and respect across the world. Hurtful lies may create noise

for a moment, but they can never erase the legacy of an artist who has given a lifetime of music and memories to generations,” the statement read.

Khan further added: “We will ensure that malicious attempts to defame him are met with the full force of the law to protect his dignity, legacy and family honour. No individual or media platform has the right to malign a father’s honour or trade his family’s respect for sensationalism.”

Rita’s Allegations

Rita Bhattacharya, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, spoke about her struggles during her third pregnancy while raising two young sons amid divorce proceedings with the singer. She alleged that Kumar Sanu denied his children food and medical care.

“He denied them milk. He denied them medical care. You don’t know how much this man has tortured my children. The milkman told me he’d been told not to come over anymore, but he still gave me milk. Same with the doctor who delivered all three of my sons,” she claimed.

She further said that during the divorce, she received only ₹100 from Sanu and had to sell her jewellery to survive. “I have seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in life,” Rita said.

Rita also recalled the 2005 Mumbai floods, alleging that when their sons Zico and Jaan went missing during the chaos, Sanu showed no concern. “I was looking for them all night. It was terrifying. Even then, that man didn’t ask if his children are okay,” she said.

Their Past

Kumar Sanu and Rita married in 1980, years before he became one of Bollywood’s most popular singers. The couple divorced in 1994 after a turbulent marriage. During this period, Sanu was also linked to actor Kunickaa Sadanand. He later married Saloni Bhattacharya in 2001, with whom he shares two daughters.