• Beau: This legendary singer had an alleged affair with Raj Singh Dungarpur -a known Indian cricketer and cricket administrator.
• Royal ire : Nevertheless, Raj Singh ji also happened to be the youngest son of Sir Lakshman Singh, Maharaval (ruler) of erstwhile princely state of Dungarpur (Rajasthan).
• Censured : Maharaval and his entire family simply socially boycotted Raj Singh for being extra friendly with a singer- a profession that was looked down in those days.[1]
• Hurt : Naturally, Raj Singh ji and Lata Mangeshkar couldn't accept this bitter humiliation and decided to part ways.
• Friends : Well, they decided to stay friends and single and when Raj Singh ji passed away; she was among the primary persons to make his house/flat.
· Beau : Well, she had an alleged affair with Dr. Bhupen Hazarika- renowned music director and singer Domestic tension : Naturally, It caused tension in their respective families.
· Censured : It led to legal separation between Dr Hazarika and Priyamvada Patel- a United nations' official. [2]
· Hurt : Lata Mangeshkar and Dr Hazarika were hurt by this jolt and adverse publicity.
• Friends: Well, they remained friends forever and Lata Mangeshkar sang beautiful songs composed by Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Hindi movie Rudali.
• Conclusion : “Humne Dekhi Hain Un Aankho ki Mahakti Khushbu Hath Se Chhuke Ise Rishto Ka Ilzaam Na Do” : Lata Mangeshkar (Movie: Khamoshi)
( Translation : I've got seen the magic of these fragrant eyes; don't touch it, let love be love; don't taint it with a proper name)[3]
• Prayer : One earnestly prays for her from Mumbai Multimedia Studio - The MMS!
• Note : It's not meant to demean any living or departed soul!
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Footnotes
[1] In the name of love: Unsung saga of melody queen Lata Mangeshkar
[2] Lata Mangeshkar had an affair with Bhupen, says Hazarika's estranged wife
[3] Lata Mangeshkar’s health very critical, Asha Bhosle reaches hospital
Farewell:
A final tribute to indian nightingale of the century