The nation continues to lament the loss of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar who passed away at the age of 92.
She remained unmarried till the end of her days. But did you know about Lata Mangeshkar-Raj Singh Dungarpur love story?
Who Was Raj Singh Dungarpur?
Raj belonged to a Rajasthani Royal family; he was the youngest son of Maharawal Lakshman Singhji, the then ruler of Dungarpur, as per Free Press Journal report. Raj was a cricketer who went on to become a BCCI president.
Lata Mangeshkar-Raj Singh Dungarpur Love Story?
Lata Mangeshkar-Raj Singh Dungarpur met through her brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar. Raj used to frequently visit their residence, and when he met Lata ji, his friendship with her eventually bloomed into love.
Raj Singh’s nickname for Lata Mangeshkar was ‘’Mithoo’ allegedly.
Lata Mangeshkar Love Life & Marriage?
However, the duo couldn’t get married because Raj’s father Maharawal Lakshman rejected the alliance as Lata ji wasn’t from a royal family.
Disheartened by their decision, Raj vowed to never marry. Even Lata ji never tied the knot and the two remained fast friends for life! Though their story didn’t have a happy ending, they made their love immortal by staying single.
On September 12, 2009 Raj passed away after battling Alzheimer’s.
May both their souls rest in peace!
(Also Read: 7 LESSER-KNOWN Facts About Late Lata Mangeshkar!)