AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu dropped a statement on Tuesday night and announced that they’re now divorced. The composer had then expressed his feelings in a long message on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “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 your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter.”💐”
Rahman and Saira have three children – AR Ameen, Raheema Rahman and Khateeja Rahman. Ameen is 21 years old and has also followed his father’s footsteps as he’s a singer and composer. He reacted to the separation and dropped a story on Instagram, requesting everyone to respect their privacy during this tough time.
Rahman’s daughter Raheema. also requested for privacy and said, “I would greatly appreciate it if the matter could be treated with the utmost privacy and respect. Thank you for your consideration.” In another post, she shared her father’s tweet and wrote, “Keep us in your prayers.
Rahman’s other daughter Khatija is 28 years old and all his three children have inherited his music talent and love for it.
Rahman and Saira had gotten married in 1995. They’ve parted ways after 29 years of marriage.
