Mumbai: Renowned Indian playback singer Kumar Sanu has filed a defamation case against his former wife, Rita Bhatacharya, in the Mumbai High Court.
According to media reports, Sanu claims that Bhatacharya made false and defamatory statements in various media interviews, damaging his reputation. The singer stated that these allegations also violated the terms of their divorce settlement finalized in 2001.
Sanu said that the statements caused him severe mental distress, social embarrassment, and financial loss.
He has requested the court to order compensation of INR 30 lakh, remove the interviews immediately, and prevent any similar statements in the future.
Earlier, in September 2025, Bhatacharya had gone viral on social media for interviews alleging mistreatment during pregnancy, denial of medical care, infidelity, and family negligence by Sanu.
The singer emphasized that the divorce was mutually agreed upon at Bandra Family Court, and Bhatacharya’s public allegations contravene that settlement.