Angered by weak allegations, Kumar Sanu files case against ex-wife

Mumbai: famous bollywood singer Kumar Sanu his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya A defamation case has been filed against. this petition Mumbai High Court Has been presented in. Sanu alleges that recent interviews and social media activities have seriously damaged his social and professional reputation. He has demanded an apology from the court as well as Rs 50 crore or appropriate compensation.

Sanu’s lawyer Sana Raees Khan Has presented the petition. In this, it has been requested that Rita Bhattacharya be stopped from making any kind of comment or sharing material against Sanu and his family. Besides, a demand has also been made to remove all the alleged defamatory posts and interviews from social media platforms and Meta.

reference to divorce agreement

The divorce that took place in 2001 has also been discussed in the petition. on 9 February 2001 Bandra Family Court Sanu and Rita’s divorce was approved in 2017, in which both the parties had set some parameters with mutual consent. These also included that both would not publicly accuse each other in the future. Sanu says that the recent interview is a violation of these conditions.

Why did Kumar Sanu get angry with the interview?

In September 2025, Rita Bhattacharya had made many serious allegations in an interview regarding her married life and divorce. On the basis of this interview, Kumar Sanu decided to take legal action. The petition clarifies that these allegations have not only damaged his reputation but have also caused mental anguish to him and his family.

Rita Bhattacharya had said in this interview that at the time of divorce she was pregnant with her third son and this period caused her deep mental trauma. He also alleged that he did not get necessary facilities and was forced to appear before the court.

Pregnancy and financial assistance claim

Rita Bhattacharya also said that she faced many difficulties during pregnancy. According to him, even after leaving home, very little financial assistance was sent to him on a daily basis. He also claimed that even essential household items were taken away and the provision of milk and medicines was stopped. However, these allegations are now going to be heard at the legal level.

After Kumar Sanu’s petition, this matter has again come into limelight. Now Mumbai High Court It will decide whether the interview and social media posts violate the terms of the divorce. It will also be seen how far the allegations of defamation are based on truth. This case is considered important not only for both the parties, but also for the legal aspects related to celebrity cases.