When Kishore Kumar's son Amit Kumar recalled kicking step-mother Madhubala while sleeping, said, "she told my father 'Aapka ladka bahut laat maarta hai"

Amit Kumar fondly recalled living with Kishore Kumar and Madhubala, affectionately calling her mummy.

Kishore Kumar and Madhubala's love story is one of Bollywood’s most poignant and bittersweet romances. The two married in 1960, but their relationship was marked by emotional strain and Madhubala's declining health. Kishore reportedly did his best to care for her, even moving her to a bungalow with better medical facilities.

Amit Kumar, the son of Kishore Kumar, talked about his relationship with his stepmother Madhubala and recalled the special family dynamics that influenced his early years in one of his interviews.

In an interview with Vickey Lalwani, Amit Kumar shared that he maintained a warm and neutral bond with all of his father's wives. He fondly recalled living with Kishore Kumar and Madhubala, affectionately calling her mummy.

Speaking about Madhubala during his early childhood, he said, "I was comfortable. I never grumbled about anything. I used to call her ‘mummy’ only. She used to come here as well, once or twice. I had a habit of kicking a lot while sleeping at night. Madhu ji used to sleep between me and Baba. Main pair maarta tha, mujhe maalum nahi (I would kick in my sleep)."

Amit then fondly recalled a playful moment between his father and Madhubala, sharing that she once joked, “Aapka ladka bahut laat maarta hai.” He also praised Kishore Kumar for being a devoted husband, highlighting how lovingly he cared for Madhubala during her illness.

Amit Kumar is the son of Kishore Kumar and his first wife Ruma Guha Thakurta. The former couple tied the knot in 1950 but separated in 1958. Following that Kishore Kumar eventually married the iconic actress Madhubala two years later.

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It was during the filming of Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), that the renowned singer-actor Kishore Kumar fell in love with the ethereal beauty Madhubala, one of the most acclaimed actresses of her era. Despite Madhubala's severe cardiac condition and her tumultuous relationship with actor Dilip Kumar, their bond grew stronger. In 1960, they were married.

Madhubala died in 1969 at the age of 36 after years of bed rest. During the heyday of Hindi cinema, their story is remembered as a heartwarming tale of love, devotion, and heartbreak.