Oscar-winning Composer AR Rahman and His Wife Saira Banu Announce Mutual Divorce After 29 Years of Marriage
On November 19, 2024, Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, shocked the public with an announcement that they had mutually decided to end their 29-year-long marriage. The news was first revealed by Saira Banu through a press note sent to the media via her lawyer, and Rahman confirmed the separation the following morning with an official statement.
The announcement quickly sparked widespread speculation in the media, with many outlets and YouTube channels attempting to uncover the reasons behind the couple’s separation after nearly three decades of togetherness. Adding to the buzz, Rahman’s bassist, Mohini, also made a public statement regarding her separation at the same time, prompting further unfounded rumors about a possible link-up between her and Rahman.
In response to these baseless claims, Rahman took a firm stand, issuing a legal notice to media houses, YouTubers, and online portals that were spreading misinformation. The legal notice demanded an end to the slander and speculations about the reason behind the couple’s decision to part ways. Rahman called for respect for his family and privacy during this difficult time, stressing the need to avoid the spread of unfounded rumors.
In an effort to put an end to the rampant speculation, Saira Banu also released an audio statement on Sunday, where she spoke out against the unverified reports. In her heartfelt message, she described her estranged husband as “the best man in the world” and reiterated that their decision to separate was a mutual one that required no further speculation. Saira emphasized that Rahman is an “amazing human being,” and she expressed her unwavering trust and love for him.
“I trust him with my life. That’s how much I love him, and that’s how he does. I request you all to stop speculating,” she said. She then called for privacy during what she described as a “tough and painful” time, urging both the media and public to respect their space. “This is absolutely rubbish,” she concluded, addressing the unfounded stories circulating online.
Saira also shared that she had been in Mumbai for the past few months for medical treatment, which had contributed to her decision to take a break from Rahman. Despite the separation, she clarified that there were no ill feelings and asked for the media to refrain from making negative statements about her ex-husband.
As Rahman and Saira navigate this difficult period in their personal lives, they have both called for respect and privacy, urging the public to refrain from further speculation and focus on their healing process.
