AR Rahman-Saira Divorce: Son AR Ameen, Daughters Khatija, Raheema Request 'Privacy And Respect'

AR Rahman-Saira Divorce: Oscar-winning composer and his wife have decided to end ir 29-year-old marriage. Saira's lawyers first issued a statement confirming divorce, which was followed by musician penning an emotional note online regarding same. Rahman and Saira tied knot in 1995 through an arranged marriage. y are parents to daughters Khatija, Raheema, and son Ameen, who have also issued official statements on social media.

AR Rahman's children issue statement on social media on parents' divorce 

AR Rahman and his wife quickly became talk of town following announcement of ir separation. While some social media users showed ir sympathies and extended strength to family in tough times, ors me ir comments on relationship. Kun Faaya Kun composer received massive backlash for use of a hashtag, ‘#arrsairaabreakup’ in his emotional post. His children n took to social media to request everyone to maintain respect and give family privacy in tough time.

Taking to Instagram stories, AR Rahman's son AR Raheem and his daughters Khatija and Raheema wrote, “I would greatly appreciate it if this matter could be treated with utmost privacy & respect. Thank you for your consideration.” Raheema even reshared her far's post and wrote, “Keep us in your prayers.”

AR Rahman pens emotional note announcing separation  

After AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced ir separation after 29 years of marriage. Oscar award-winning composer penned a heartfelt note, where he called it a 'shattering' decision and that y h hoped to reach “grand thirty.” Talking about how ir relationship saw an 'unseen end', Rahman took to X, formerly called Twitter and wrote: “We h hoped to reach grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even throne of God might tremble at weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though pieces may not find ir place again.”

“To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter. #arrsairaabreakup” It was on November 19, when news about A. R. Rahman and Saira Banu parting ways started doing rounds after latter issued a statement over divorce. It was reported that Saira cited emotional strain as cause behind divorce. strain has led to an insurmountable gap between couple.