India, Dec. 22 -- Singer Kumar Sanu has filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife, Rita Bhattacharya, alleging her statements have caused his reputation damage. Now, Rita has opened up on receiving the notice and revealed that Sanu has asked for damages of Rs.50 crore, not Rs.30 lakh as some reports have claimed.

In a conversation with Bombay Times, Rita said, "I'm shocked. He is filing a case against the mother of his three grown-up sons. The paper he has sent me, he is asking for 50 crores. I don't know how Sanu is dreaming that I have so much money. It is really sad."

Sanu and Rita separated in 1994. They have three sons, the youngest of whom is 31. Rita has said that the legal drama is affecting their lives as well. "I will see hi...