Controversies don’t let go of Udit Narayan. Last year a video of the singer kissing female audience members went viral on social media and now his first wife, Ranjana Narayan Jha, has filed a written complaint against him, alleging that he had her uterus removed without her knowledge or consent.
In her complaint, Ranjana has also named the singer’s two brothers and his second wife, Deepa, accusing them of marital fraud, criminal conspiracy, and mental as well as physical harassment.
Ranjana also alleged that she endured both physical and psychological abuse at the hands of Udit, including being subjected to a hysterectomy without being informed of the nature of the procedure. Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) on the basis of her complaint.
“We have received a complaint in this regard and necessary action is being taken,” a police officer said.
According to the complaint, Ranjana married Udit on December 7, 1984. She stated that he later moved to Mumbai to pursue his singing career and subsequently remarried.
She further alleged that Udit and his two brothers took her to a hospital in Delhi, where his second wife, Deepa, was already present. She claims that she underwent a hysterectomy there without being informed and only discovered the true nature of the surgery years later after consulting other medical professionals.
Ranjana also alleged that she was repeatedly assured of financial assistance but received none. In 2006, she said, she visited Udit’s home in Mumbai but was turned away by him and his second wife. She later travelled to Nepal, where Udit reportedly owns a property, but claimed she was again denied support and asked to leave.
“Recently, Udit Narayan came to the village and assured me, but he did not fulfil his promises. I only want the status and respect of a wife from him and nothing else,” Ranjana told the media.
Udit has yet to respond to the allegations.
