AR Rahman and Saira Banu have announced their decision to separate after nearly 30 years of marriage. The news was conveyed through a joint statement issued by Saira’s legal representative, Vandana Shah.
Rahman also shared the news on his X account, expressing that while they had hoped to celebrate their 30th anniversary together, circumstances led them in a different direction. It is noteworthy that he added a hashtag #ARRSairaaBreakUp to the said post.
“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
However, rumour mills started doling out all kinds of conspiracy theories. This led AR Rahman’s legal team to send out a statement to the “slanderers” warning them of legal action.
Notice to all slanderers from ARR's Legal Team. pic.twitter.com/Nq3Eq6Su2x
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 23, 2024
Subsequently, Saira Banu also shared why she decided to separate – citing health challenges over the past few months as a key reason for needing a “break” from the renowned composer. In a voice message addressing the public, Saira requested everyone to refrain from spreading negativity about Rahman, describing him as “a gem of a person” and “the best man in the world.”
She said, “This is Saira Rahman here. I’m currently in Bombay. I’ve been physically unwell for the last couple of months. So that’s the reason I just wanted to take a break from AR, but I would request the entire YouTube YouTubers, the Tamil Media, please please do not say anything bad against him. He’s a gem of a person, the best man in the world. Yes, it’s it’s just because of, my health issues I had to leave Chennai because I knew if I’m not in Chennai, you people will wonder where Saira is. And I’ve come here to Bombay. I’m going ahead with my treatment, and this wouldn’t have been possible with AR’s busy schedule in Chennai, and I didn’t want to disturb anybody, neither my children nor him. But he’s an amazing human being. And all I would request is please just let him be the way he is. He is not linked with, I trust him with my life. That’s how much I love him, and that’s how much he does. So I kindly request you to stop all the false allegations against him, and God bless. And my sincere prayers that we are left alone and given space at this moment, not announced officially anything yet. I’ll be coming back to Chennai soon, but I have to complete my treatment and then come. Okay? So, I request you to kindly stop tarnishing his name, which is absolutely rubbish. And, like I said, he’s a gem of a person. Thank you.”
#EXCLUSIVE | “ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் மீது அவதூறு பரப்பாதீர்கள். அவர் அற்புதமான மனிதர்”
விவாகரத்து குறித்து ஆடியோ வெளியிட்ட சாய்ரா பானு#SunNews | #ARRahman | #SairaBanu | #Divorce | @arrahman pic.twitter.com/6dELeAC5wX
— Sun News (@sunnewstamil) November 24, 2024
The couple, who got married in 1995, are parents to three children—daughters Khatija and Raheema, and son Ameen.
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