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Renowned Indian playback singer Kumar Sanu has filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife, Rita Bhattacharya, in the Bombay High Court. The suit seeks ₹30 lakh in damages and the removal of interviews where Bhattacharya allegedly made defamatory statements about Sanu, including allegations of neglect and mistreatment during her pregnancy more than two decades ago. Sanu’s petition claims that these statements violate the terms of their 2001 divorce and have caused reputational damage and mental distress. A legal notice has already been issued, warning of criminal prosecution if the interviews are not removed. The Bombay High Court is scheduled to hear the case.

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Kumar Sanu Sues Ex-Wife for Defamation, Demands ₹30 Lakh in Damages

Mumbai, December 17, 2025 – Renowned Indian playback singer Kumar Sanu has filed a defamation suit against his former wife, Rita Bhattacharya, in the Bombay High Court, seeking ₹30 lakh in damages. The lawsuit stems from interviews Bhattacharya gave to entertainment platforms where she allegedly made defamatory statements about the singer, accusing him of neglect and mistreatment during her pregnancy.

The couple divorced in 2001, and Sanu’s petition claims that Bhattacharya’s statements, made in interviews circulating since September 2025, violate the consent terms of their divorce agreement, which stipulated neither party would make allegations against the other. Specific accusations include claims that Sanu deprived her of food and medical care during her pregnancy, and that he had multiple affairs.

Sanu’s legal team argues that Bhattacharya’s remarks have caused significant damage to the singer’s reputation, both personally and professionally, impacting his standing within social and professional circles. A legal notice was previously served, warning of criminal prosecution if the interviews were not retracted. The Bombay High Court is set to hear the case today.

The petition also included a copy of a Delhi High Court order dated October 15, 2025, in an unrelated case where the court directed takedowns of AI-generated content allegedly misusing the singer’s persona.

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