When Asha Bhosle opened up about ‘abuse’ during first marriage, conservative family couldn’t handle ‘singing star for a daughter-in-law’

What Happened

Asha Bhosle, who died at 92, married Ganpatrao Bhosle at 16. She revealed the marriage was abusive. Her in-laws were conservative and couldn't accept her singing career. Ganpatrao earned Rs 100 monthly, forcing Asha to work while managing household duties and children. She left him in 1960 while pregnant with her third child. Her sister Lata temporarily cut ties after the elopement.

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