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A day after singer Lata Mangeshkar claimed in a newspaper interview that late singer Mohammed Rafi had apologised to her in writing, his son Shahid Rafi has refuted her, saying that it's was a publicity stunt and he might even take legal action.
"My father was national property. I am hurt and so are his fans. His fan following is much bigger than any other artist. If she can prove that my father had written an apology letter to her, then I am ready to apologise. But the main thing is that she should come forward and produce that letter. All I want is that the truth should come out," Shahid told reporters at a press conference.
"If that is the case, let her show the letter. My father passed away about years ago, and now she is talking about this letter? People keep valuable documents for even fifty years. Why hasn't she retained the paper which would give her dignity," he said.
Shahid said that Mangeshkar made these claims because she is insecure.
"I think this is a publicity stunt as she is insecure with the huge fan following my father has, even after his death," he said.
Shahid said that before calling the press conference, he did not feel the need to call Mangeshkar because she seemed always "busy", when he had called her up in the past.
If Mangeshkar fails to submit the letter, Shahid Rafi is contemplating legal action.
"I will wait for eight to ten days. I might take legal action, but I will have to take legal opinion regarding the same," he said.
Shahid said that Mangeshkar is a good singer. However, by saying such things like she had grudges when she started singing with his father, she is sending a wrong message to the younger generation.