Bhupen Hazarika's Estranged Wife Claimed Lata Mangeshkar Was 'Crazy' After Him

Lata Mangeshkar was a pioneering figure in Indian music with a career spanning nearly eight decades, delivering hits such as Lag Jaa Gale, Dil To Pagal Hai, Dekha Ek Khwab, and Ajib Dastan Hai Ye. Although she never married, her personal life included a high-profile affair with the married singer-songwriter and former Assam politician, Bhupen Hazarika.

Bhupen Hazarika's estranged wife, Priyamvada Patel, spoke about the affair

The relationship between Lata Mangeshkar and Bhupen Hazarika strained his bond with his estranged wife, Priyamvada Patel, and contributed to their separation. In November 2012, nearly a year after his death, Priyamvada discussed the emotional toll of the affair in an interview with DY365.

Priyamvada claimed that Lata Mangeshkar was "crazy" about Bhupen, while suggesting he was not as heavily invested. She recalled confronting him about staying the night in the same room with Lata, stating that Bhupen allegedly replied that such arrangements were sometimes necessary for their careers.