How and When AR Rahman Met his Ex-Wife Saira Bano for the First Time

Music composer AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have decided to end ir 29-year-long marriage. In a joint statement by ir lawyer on Tuesday night, couple announced ir separation. statement mentioned that decision was taken after dealing with emotional challenges for a long time.  

As news of ir divorce spre, an old interview of AR Rahman started trending online. In interview, he talked about first time he met Saira and early days of ir relationship. He also shared how his family played a key role in his marriage.  

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interview, originally part of book A.R. Rahman: Spirit of Music by Nasreen Munni Kabir, h Rahman sharing his memories. He said he wasn’t someone who thought about relationships or marriage when he was younger. “In 1994, when I was 27, I felt it was time to get married. I suddenly started feeling old. I was always shy and never spoke much to girls. I met many women in my studio while working, but I never thought about marriage. I was too busy working all time,” Rahman said.  

Things changed when he met Saira for first time on his 28th birthday, January 6, 1995. “She was beautiful and gentle. Our first meeting was brief, but after that, we mostly spoke over phone. I remember asking her in English if she wanted to marry me. Back n, she was very quiet, but now, she’s anything but quiet,” he said with a laugh.  

Rahman and Saira got married on March 12, 1995, in Chennai. couple was toger for 29 years before deciding to separate. Over years, y built a family and supported each or through life’s ups and downs.