Kishore Kumar's Haunting Confession: "I Watched Madhubala Die Before My Own Eyes"

• Kishore Kumar's rare 1985 interview with Pritish Nandy revealed deep personal scars behind his jovial public persona.
• He candidly spoke about his first marriage to Ruma Devi, citing differing life views and her career ambitions.
• Kishore recounted nursing Madhubala for nine years, knowing she was dying from a congenital heart problem before their marriage.
• He described Madhubala's painful decline, her frustration, and his efforts to humor her until her last breath.
• Kishore found contentment with his fourth wife, Leena Chandavarkar, who understood life's ephemeral nature after her own tragedy.