Udit Narayan's First Wife Files Maintenance Case Against Him Amid Kissing Controversy, Singer Alleges Extortion

Fresh legal trouble has arisen for Udit Narayan. The Bollywood singer's first wife Ranjana Jha has dragged him to court accusing him of violation of her rights and has lodged a maintenance case against him. The 69-year-old singer has denied all charges and has in turn accused Jha of extortion.

What has Udit Narayan's first wife complained of? 

The singer's first wife Ranjana Jha filed a maintenance case against him and accused him of seizing her property. As per a national publication, Udit Narayan appeared in front of the Supaul Family Court on February 21 and denied the charges against him. He also refused to settle the matter and stayed firm on his decision to separate from his estranged wife.

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As per the report, Udit Narayan alleged that Ranjana Jha is trying to ‘extort' money from him. Previously, a case with regard to this was filed with the Bihar Women’s Commission and the matter was settled there. Udit is said to financially support his first wife by providing her with a monthly allowance of ₹25,000. Additionally, he has also given her a farmland and house worth ₹1 crore and jewellery worth ₹25 Lakhs.

Speaking to the media after the court hearing, Ranjana shared that Udit kept the ₹18 Lakhs from the sale of land for himself which was her right. She further alleged that she is followed by goons and faces threats every time she enters Mumbai. Rajana stressed that as she is growing older and her health is deteriorating all she wants is to reconcile with her husband and for them to live together. Udit Narayan, however, has denied this request of hers.

About Udit Narayan's strained relationship with his first wife 

In 1985, Udit Narayan tied the knot with Deepa Gahatraj. They welcomed their son, Aditya Narayan, two years later. It was only in 2006 that Ranjana Jha claimed to be the first wife of Udit Narayan. The singer initially declined to accept him, but later accepted the relationship and assured her maintenance. Ranjana claimed that their relationship turned sour when Udit went to Mumbai for better work opportunities and ignored their marriage. She also alleged that he never informed her of his second marriage or sought divorce. The official records of the same remain unknown.

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Udit Narayan's first wife's claims amid the controversy of the singer's video from his concert going viral. In the video, he can be seen kissing a fan after she approaches him for a selfie. The clip was widely circulated online and the singer clarified that he meant no malice by his actions.