AR Rahman’s Children Break Silence on Parents’ Separation, Request Privacy from Fans

Children Break Silence on Parents’ Separation: AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu decided to part ways after nearly thirty years of marriage.

The couple, who tied the knot in an arranged marriage in 1995, said in a statement through Saira's lawyer Vandana Shah revealing the emotional strain that led to their decision.

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Later, on Tuesday night Rahman also took to his X handle and shared the news with his fans.

AR Rahman once in an interview revealed how he got married to Saira when he was busy with his work and his mother had arranged the wedding for him. ''To be honest, I didn’t have time to search for a bride.

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I was busy with films, including Rangeela in Bombay. But I knew it was the right time to get married. I was 29 and told my mother, Find me a bride,'' he said.

The announcement came via a statement from Saira’s lawyer, Vandana Shah, which read, “After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr. AR Rahman.

This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, Mrs. Saira asks for the public's understanding and privacy during this time.

Not only his son but his daughter also urged everyone to give the family 'privacy and respect'. ''I would greatly appreciate it if this matter could be treated with the utmost privacy and respect.

Thank you for your consideration. Rahman and Saira's third child Khatija also urged everyone for the family's privacy.

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