AR Rahman-Saira Banu Divorce: What Are The Settlement Terms? Wife's Lawyer Speaks | Exclusive

AR Rahman-Saira Banu Divorce: couple tied knot in 1995 in Chennai. On November 19, couple announced ir separation after nearly 29 years of marriage. news of ir separation was first confirmed by Saira's lawyers who issued a long statement citing reasons like emotional strain, pain, agony, and tension for divorce. AR Rahman has also issued a statement on matter. Social media users were taken by surprise, as announcement came just months after couple's joint public appearance with stark differences in two statements. However, Saira’s lawyer exclusively shattered marriage sham mockery.

Saira Banu’s lawyer dismissed marriage sham speculations

In an exclusive interaction with Republic, Vandana Shah, lawyer representing Banu in her divorce case, speaks up about faking public appearances and allegations of agony. When asked wher couple's recent appearances at events, including Anant and Rhika's wedding just months before ir announcement were just a sham moments keeping up public.

Shah offered her perspective, stating that relationship between two remains healthy, though she did not spill real reason for separation. She said, “I don't think both of m are people like that. In fact, both of m are extremely genuine. It was not what you would call a marriage sham. Rahman's relationship with Saira -- He has been a protective husband. She has been a good wife. I don't have to speculate. I know real reason but I'm not at liberty to discuss that.”

Netizens shock to AR Rahman’s hashtag for his divorce announcement

Rahman's X post confirming his separation from his wife, re, "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.” It was accompanied by a bouquet emoji and a 'arrsairaabreakup' hashtag.

Rahman's post was soon flooded with negative reactions questioning him for using a hashtag for his divorce. "Why a hashtag after this? Are you out of your mind (sic)," a re a comment. Anor one wrote, "Waah isme bhi hashtag (sic)." "You don't need a # to ask people to respect your privacy (sic)," commented one.