It is a truth universally known that an icon cannot exist in solitary splendour and that most living legends always have a friend who fulfils the role of mentor, confidante and bestie. ‘Two am friends’ they’re called in modern day parlance-people who you can depend on when there’s no one else in a crisis or just give you good advice when you need it.
And all those who know Lata Mangeshkar know that the person who fulfils this role in her life is Rajgopal Dhoot, a well-regarded resident of Sobo who is a relative of the Videocon Dhoots.