Oscar award-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced separation after 29 years of marriage. On November 20, the Ryan musician shared an emotional note thanking everyone for respecting his privacy. He described it as a ‘breaking’ decision and expressed hope that he would reach the Grand Thirty. AR Rahman also revealed that their relationship came to an ‘unseen end’.

In the early hours of November 20, AR Rahman broke his silence on their separation after wife Saira’s lawyers issued a public statement.

His post on Still, in this shattering, we are finding meaning, our friends, for your kindness and respect for our privacy as we go through this delicate chapter.”

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On November 19, Saira Banu’s lawyer Vandana Shah released an official statement regarding the couple’s decision to separate.

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.”

AR Rahman and Saira Banu got married in 1995 in Chennai. They are the parents of three children, Khatija, Rahima and Ameen.