Composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their decision to separate on November 19. His children, Khatija, Rahima and Ameen, requested privacy during this difficult time. Rehman and Saira were married for 29 years and their decision to separate came as a big shock to their followers. Saira Banu emphasized that she has taken this decision due to ‘pain and suffering’.

Khatija and Amin shared the following statement on their Instagram Stories and wrote, “We request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding.”

Khatija and Rahima wrote, “I would greatly appreciate it if this matter could be handled with the utmost confidentiality and respect. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rahima shared her father AR Rahman’s post on Instagram and wrote, “Keep us in your prayers.”

On 19 November, Saira Banu released a statement through her lawyer regarding the couple’s decision to end their marriage.

The statement said, “After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira has taken the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr. AR Rahman. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite the deep love, the couple has decided to separate from each other, the tension and difficulties have created a huge gap between them, which neither party has been able to bridge at this time. stressed that he felt pain and This decision has been taken out of pain. Mrs. Saira requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time as she goes through this difficult chapter of her life.”

Hours later, AR Rahman posted an emotional note on Instagram, reading, “We had hoped to reach Grand Thirty, but it seems all things have an unseen end. Even God’s “Even the throne can tremble under the weight of broken hearts.” Yet, in this scattering, we find meaning, even if the pieces never find their place again. “Our friends, thank you for your kindness and respecting our privacy as we go through this delicate chapter.”

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AR Rahman and Saira Banu were married in 1995 in Chennai.