Actress Kunickaa Sadanand’s candid confession on Bigg Boss 19 about her long relationship with Kumar Sanu has drawn a sharp reaction from his ex-wife, Rita Bhattacharya, who questioned the timeline and her claims.
Published: September 28, 2025 8:11 AM IST
Actress Kunickaa Sadanand, currently part of Bigg Boss 19, recently opened up about a deeply personal chapter in her life. She revealed that she was in a live-in relationship with legendary playback singer Kumar Sanu for nearly 27 years, despite knowing that he was a married man at the time. According to her, the relationship eventually ended when he left her for someone else.
Kunickaa shared that she decided to speak about it now because it helps her feel “lighter” by unburdening herself of the past. Her statement quickly sparked headlines and stirred fresh discussion about the singer’s personal life.
How did Rita Bhattacharya react?
Rita Bhattacharya, Kumar Sanu’s ex-wife, did not stay silent. In her reaction to Kunickaa’s revelations, she reminded the public of her own painful experience during that time. She said, “When she (Kunickaa) talked about Sanu ji’s affair with someone else, she was also doing the same. When Sanu ji was living with her, he was married to me. I was expecting my son then.”
Rita also raised doubts about Kunickaa’s claims of carrying pain for 27 years. She questioned, “She says she has been suppressing her sorrow for 27 years, but she has a 26-year-old son. Where is all this sorrow coming from? We have never heard of such things—being a mother and yet having an affair with a married man. I am not against her as a woman, but I am stating facts.”
Why is the timeline being questioned?
Rita further pointed out inconsistencies in Kunickaa’s statement. She asked, “When you have a 26-year-old son, how can you say you’ve been living with pain for 27 years? How is that possible? In our country, such a scenario doesn’t exist. You can’t have a 70-year-old husband and a 26-year-old son while claiming 27 years of suppressed pain.”
Her comments have reignited curiosity about the timeline of events and whether Kunickaa’s revelations fully align with the known facts of Kumar Sanu’s personal life.
What was Kumar Sanu’s marital history?
For those unfamiliar with the background, Kumar Sanu married Rita Bhattacharya in the late 1980s. The couple had three children together. However, their marriage ended in 1994, when they divorced. During that time, Kumar Sanu’s name was linked with Kunickaa Sadanand, fueling speculation about his personal life.
Kunickaa’s revelation comes decades after the events, but the fact that it was shared on a platform like Bigg Boss 19 has amplified its reach. The show thrives on personal confessions, controversies, and confrontations, making her statement all the more impactful. Rita Bhattacharya’s sharp rebuttal has added another layer to the narrative, reigniting interest in one of the lesser-discussed chapters of Bollywood’s relationship history.
Highlights:
- Kunickaa Sadanand revealed she was in a 27-year live-in relationship with Kumar Sanu.
- Rita Bhattacharya, Sanu’s ex-wife, questioned her claims and timeline.
- Kumar Sanu divorced Rita in 1994; his name was linked with Kunickaa soon after.
