The story of actress Zubaida Begum and Maharaja Hanwant Singh is one of the most tragic and mysterious in Indian history. Both died in a plane crash, but some believe it was a conspiracy. To understand the layers of life and death of this couple, we take another look at their lives.
Zubaida Begum was born into a royal family
Zubaida Begum was born into a princely family, where her father never supported her interests as an actress. The father also made important decisions like marriage and divorce. Despite this, Zubaida never complained to anyone. Once, when she attended a royal wedding in Jodhpur, her beauty won the heart of Maharaja Hanwant Singh.
The love story of Zubaida Begum and Hanwant Singh had a beginning but the end of their love story was very painful. On January 26, 1952, both were victims of a plane crash. This event shocked not only her family but everyone. There are many speculations about Zubaida’s love story as well as her death. Some believe that their love was so deep that they decided to die together.
The film was made in 2001
In 2001, Zubaida’s son Khalid Mohammed made a film about her life, further complicating the mystery of her death. In the film, it was shown that Zubaida’s love for Hanwant Singh was so strong that she could not live without him. The film introduced the story to a new generation, which increased people’s curiosity about her life.
Zubaida’s son was also killed
According to DNA India news, after Zubaida’s death, her son Rao Raja Hukam Singh was raised by the Queen Mother of Jodhpur. Rao Raja Singh studied at Mayo College, Ajmer and later married Rao Rani Rajeshwari Kumari. They have a son, Parikshit Singh, and a daughter, Jainandini Kanwar. But you will be surprised to know that on April 17, 1981, Rao Raja Singh was also murdered and the family fell into darkness again.
Many people believe that Zubaida’s ghost still roams around the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. Some rooms in the building are locked as they are said to be haunted by shadows. This mysterious and tragic story still leaves a mark on people’s hearts to this day.