Shattering Vs Agony: Contrasting Statements Of AR Rahman And Wife Saira On Separation After 29 Years

AR Rahman -Saira Banu Divorce: Oscar-winning composer and his wife have decided to part ways after being married for nearly 3 deces. news of ir separation was first confirmed by Saira's lawyers who issued a long statement citing reasons like emotional strain for divorce. Jai Ho fame has also issued a statement on matter calling decision a ‘fragile’ matter. Social media users have noticed a stark difference in two statements.

AR Rahman's wife Saira cites "pain, agony, tension and emotional strain" as reasons behind divorce 

Saira's lawyers issued a joint statement on Tuesday confirming ir split. statement cited "pain, agony, tension and emotional strain" as reason behind end of ir nearly three-dece-long marriage. news of ir separation comes as a shock to many. "After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira and AR Rahman have me difficult decision to separate. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in ir relationship," a portion of statement confirming Rahman and Saira's divorce re. It also cited that "tensions and difficulties" in ir relationship created an "insurmountable gap" between m, "one that neir party feels able to bridge at this time". statement also emphasised that couple has taken this decision out of "pain and agony".

“Mrs Saira emphasised that she has taken this decision out of pain and agony. Mrs Saira requests privacy and understanding from public during this challenging time, as she navigates this difficult chapter in her life”, it ded. Saira has largely remained out of public eye. AR Rahman did not actively post photos with his spouse on social media and she rarely accompanied him to public events.

Hoped to reach grand 30: AR Rahman's statement on divorce

Hours after Saira's lawyer issued a joint statement confirming couple's separation, celebrated Indian musician also took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to issue an official statement. In his statement, Rahman referred to separation as an 'unseen end' and called it a ‘shattering decision’. His statement did not mention pain, agony, emotional strain and insurmountable gap that Saira h noted in hers.

Rahman's post 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. #arrsairaabreakup." It was in 1995, when Rahman and Saira tied knot through an arranged marriage. y are parents to daughters Khatija, Raheema, and son Ameen.