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For most of India, Lucky Ali will forever be the voice behind O Sanam—a song that transcended time, language, and generations. But behind the wistful calm of his music lies a life that has seen reinvention, heartbreak, and quiet solitude. Few know that the singer, now living peacefully on the outskirts of Bengaluru, carries within him the legacy of cinema royalty—his mother, Madhu Kumari (also known as Mahliqa), was the sister of the legendary “Tragedy Queen" Meena Kumari.

The bond between Meena and Lucky was more than familial. She adored him as her own child, a relationship he still remembers with tenderness. In a recent conversation with Navbharat Times, the singer spoke candidly about his life, his marriages, and why he chose to walk away from Bollywood.

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