Indian music “maestro” and Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, who recently revealed his separation from his wife, Saira Banu, after 29 years of marriage, became the target of intense online trolling. On 19 November 2024, the couple issued a joint statement announcing their split and requesting privacy during this time to the fans. However, Rahman faced criticism for including the hashtag ‘#arrsairaabreakup’ in his post, which he shared on his X account. While some fans expressed sympathy and support for Rahman, others took issue with the hashtag, sparking a wave of online backlash and trolling.
Rahman, through his official X account, shared a message stating, ““We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter.”💐#arrsairaabreakup.”
“We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for…
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 19, 2024
The hashtag #arrsairaabreakup quickly became fodder for online trolling.
One netizen commented, “Who creates hashtag for this situation? 🤦♀️🤦♀️ Fire your admin, thalaiva 😞😞.”
Who creates hashtag for this situation? 🤦♀️🤦♀️ Fire your admin, thalaiva 😞😞
— Pristina🤍🤍 (@pristinaoffl) November 19, 2024
Another user questioned, “Why a hashtag after this ? Are you out of your mind.”
Why a hashtag after this ? Are you out of your mind
— Anu Satheesh 🇮🇳🚩 (@AnuSatheesh5) November 20, 2024
Another netizen ridiculed, “Hashtag ( #arrsairaabreakup ) for a divorce post 🤦🏻♀️.”
Hashtag ( #arrsairaabreakup ) for a divorce post 🤦🏻♀️
— Esha Srivastav🇮🇳🚩 (@EshaSanju15) November 19, 2024
Another netizen trolled, “ChatGPT and Hashtag ? admin 🤷🏻♂️.”
ChatGPT and Hashtag ? admin 🤷🏻♂️
— Kars (@Kars0211) November 19, 2024
Another netizen suggested, “Thalaiva, you need a better PR, please get in touch with my brother @CricCrazyJohns.”
Thalaiva, you need a better PR, please get in touch with my brother @CricCrazyJohns
— Simp (@SimpTaangaran) November 19, 2024
Another netizen schooled him stating, “If you really want privacy, do not promote the hashtag #arrsairaabreakup… This is common sense… you know?”
If you really want privacy, do not promote the hashtag #arrsairaabreakup… This is common sense… you know?
— Anurag (@LekhakAnurag) November 20, 2024
Another netizen trolled, “Who was his last movies hero?? Its #Raayan with divorce star skeleton @dhanushkraja.”
His last movie hero yaaraa irukkum???
Ade #Raayan with divorce star elumbu kuudu @dhanushkraja gay thayooli kuude….
Deei elumbaa, ippedi elloreiyum divorce panne veikuratheiye veelei pundeiyaa vechirukiyaa daa echei baadu…💀💀💀🦴🦴🌈🌈🌈🦴🦴🐕🐕🐕🤡🤡😅😅 pic.twitter.com/JBIGr4y2jX— IronHeart (@IMan3082) November 19, 2024
இன்னும் இந்த செவுரு எத்தன பேர காவு வாங்க போகுதோ🤦🤦
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ARM @dhanushkraja echa bumda pic.twitter.com/iXieHZLgIP— VICKY🦸♂️ (@ItzvickySK__) November 19, 2024
One netizen mocked him for his subscription to Dravidian ideology, sharing a picture that promoted it with the caption, “Proud Dravidian da.”
Proud Dravidian da pic.twitter.com/qW2EiS3ebg
— Murali (@MuraliS27) November 19, 2024
Another netizen questioned, “Now your followers are expected to trend this hashtag? 🤔”
Now your followers are expected to trend this hashtag? 🤔
— Blazzing Bud ✨ (@NishthurStree) November 19, 2024
Another netizen reprimanded him, saying, “Inna lil lahi wa Inna alehi rajee oon. May Allah makes an easy for both of you. “Of all the lawful things, divorce is the most hated by Allah.”
Inna lil lahi wa Inna alehi rajee oon.
May Allah makes an easy for both of you.
“Of all the lawful things, divorce is the most hated by Allah.”— Adv Rukhsana Sayed (@Umm_e_meerann) November 20, 2024
Another netizen ranted, “If you wanted privacy, why are you announcing it publicly for millions more people to see and know about it? Frankly, fewer and fewer people in India care about nautankis of two-faced shameless Bollywoodians.#BoycottBollywood”
If you wanted privacy, why are you announcing it publicly for millions more people to see and know about it?
Frankly, fewer and fewer people in India care about nautankis of two-faced shameless Bollywoodians.#BoycottBollywood
— Dr Keyur Buch | Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon (@BestOrthoDr) November 20, 2024
Another netizen mocked, “Thanks for using the hashtag #arrsairaabreakupz. This will give you full privacy as per the new X-Privacy law.”
Thanks for using the hashtag #arrsairaabreakupz. This will give you full privacy as per the new X-Privacy law.
— Manas Muduli (@manas_muduli) November 20, 2024
Another netizen mocked him by stating, ““Wish you a good divorced life. And we respect your privacy as well.” #arrsairaabreakup.”
"Wish you a good divorced life. And we respect your privacy as well." #arrsairaabreakup
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) November 20, 2024
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