Bollywood's renowned singer Kumar Sanu is now 'relieved' after Bombay High Court granted ad-interim relief in his Rs 50 crore defamation suit filed against his ex-wife, Rita Bhattacharya. The case was
opened in December 2025 when the singer demanded money for damages caused to his name and fame for circulating false imputations against him through social media and interviews. With the HC's order, Rita is now liable for a total cost of Rs 50 lakh along with restricting herself from writing, speaking, posting, publishing, or spreading any allegedly defamatory or false statements that might hamper Kumar Sanu's reputation.
Bombay High Court in favour of Kumar Sanu
After Bombay HC passed restrictive order to Rita Bhattacharya, Kumar Sanu's ex-wife, on Wednesday (January 21), he has now expressed his 'gratefulness' during an interview with Hindustan Times. The Mirchi Lagi Toh singer has shared appreciation for the official order for protecting his dignity. He said, "My reputation is the result of years of dedication and my family should never have had to suffer because of the defamatory statements that affected my reputation and our dignity.” The Court also stated that the interviews given by Rita in the past went beyond fair comment, and stated that it came with a “personal tirade”.
More about the case
Sanu filed the petition through advocate Sana Raees Khan. The lawyer and former Bigg Boss 17 contestant stated that Rita Bhattacharya gave multiple interviews to entertainment platforms where she allegedly made serious accusations against Kumar Sanu. These included claims that he starved her during pregnancy, confined her to the kitchen, denied her milk and medical care, and continued court proceedings while she was expecting. Rita also reportedly accused the singer of having multiple affairs and neglecting his family during their marriage. Kumar Sanu sent the legal notice on September 27 to his ex-wife and media portals as a warning of criminal prosecution if the interviews were not taken down. The legal notice warns of criminal action under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
About Kumar Sanu-Rita Bhattacharya marriage
Kumar Sanu married Rita Bhattacharya in the late 1980s. The couple had three children together before their relationship ended in divorce in 1994.
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