Fans were shocked when AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. Advocate Vandana Shah, who is representing Saira in the case, spoke exclusively to India Today Digital about the divorce and called it a ‘mutual’ decision. He also addressed the rumors that surfaced after Rahman’s bassist Mohini Dey announced her separation from her husband Mark Hartsch.

Shah noted how the two announcements were unnecessarily linked. Calling it ‘ridiculous’, the lawyer said, “If someone else also announces their divorce, will people start linking them too? There are many socialites who are going through divorce at the same time, but it Doesn’t mean they haven’t had any divorces.” Connection. This is ridiculous and worthy of contempt. “I was horrified to read this, I’ve never seen this level of nonsense.”

The lawyer also talked about the press release which was shared by AR Rahman and Saira Banu. Saying that a lot of thought went into presenting it in the most respectful way, he said, “The breakup of any marriage is painful. No one would be celebrating it. When it’s a long marriage it takes a toll.” There is an impact because it is also a whole.” New family. There are common friends here too. These are tough breakups and it’s not a reason to celebrate. As written right, it comes with a lot of pain and heartbreak, but in a respectful, optimistic and positive way.

Given that the music maestro and his wife are separating after almost three decades, this has led to a lot of speculation. Addressing the same, Vandana Shah said, “Honestly, there is speculation of any separation, it doesn’t come out in public because they are not celebrities. However, here is Mr. Rehman, who is an Oscar winner. “They are a living legacy in the U.S. But they have always been clear about doing it with dignity and the media has also given them appropriate privacy, I think that has changed the way we deal with high-profile divorces.”

While Vandana Shah gave a joint statement by the former couple, AR Rahman also shared his statement on Instagram. However, many were surprised by the use of the hashtag ‘#arrsairabreakup’. When asked about this, Shah categorically said, “No comment on this”. He also did not comment on the deadline for the divorce or its duration.

The lawyer further talked about ‘grey divorce’, a term that has been trending since Rehman announced their separation. Saying she has a different take on this from an Indian perspective, Shah said, “Here, we also have to take into account the years of marriage. Divorce in the 40s can also be a tricky affair if they were married in the 20s.” It’s been happening for longer than.” Years. I think a marriage of almost 20 years would be considered a gray divorce. Recently someone asked me if this is happening because people are having affairs. Going back to roots instead of looking for a new life partner. There are times when someone wants to pursue their hobbies, or who She wants to be, women sometimes get caught up in marriage and motherhood and now want to focus on their careers, that’s what it’s about.”