In a shocking legal escalation, Ranjana Jha, the first wife of veteran singer Udit Narayan, filed a formal complaint at the Women’s Police Station in Supaul, Bihar, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The complaint levels grave allegations of criminal conspiracy and medical assault, specifically claiming that the singer had her uterus removed without her consent nearly 30 years ago.
The Allegations: A 30-Year-Old Conspiracy?
According to the complaint and subsequent media reports:
- The Incident (1996): Ranjana alleges that in 1996, Udit Narayan, along with his brothers (Sanjay Kumar Jha and Lalit Narayan Jha) and his second wife (Deepa Narayan), took her to a major hospital in Delhi under the guise of general medical treatment.
- The Hysterectomy: She claims that while she was under medical care, a hysterectomy (uterus removal) was performed without her knowledge or informed consent.
- The Discovery: Ranjana stated she only discovered the removal “years later” during a different medical consultation.
- Marital Fraud: She further alleges that Udit moved to Mumbai in 1985 and married Deepa without divorcing her, frequently “misleading” her about his marital status and neglecting his financial obligations to her.
The Legal Context
The case adds to a long-standing legal battle between the two:
- Maintenance Battle: In February 2025, Udit Narayan appeared in the Supaul Family Court regarding a maintenance case filed by Ranjana.
- Udit’s Defense: The singer has previously dismissed these claims as extortion, alleging that he has already provided significant financial support, including monthly maintenance (recently increased to ₹25,000) and property worth over ₹1 crore.
- Police Stance: Officer-in-charge Anju Tiwari confirmed that while a complaint has been received, an FIR will be registered only after a preliminary inquiry, given that the specific allegations date back three decades.
Who is Ranjana Jha?
Ranjana and Udit Narayan reportedly married on December 7, 1984, in Bihar. While Udit initially denied the marriage when he achieved fame, he later acknowledged it in writing during a 2006 settlement facilitated by the Women’s Commission. Despite this, Ranjana claims she has never been given the “status and respect” of a wife.