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

AR Rahman-Saira Divorce: The Oscar-winning composer and his wife have decided to end their 29-year-old marriage. Saira's lawyers first issued a statement confirming the divorce, which was followed by the musician penning an emotional note online regarding the same. Rahman and Saira tied the knot in 1995 through an arranged marriage. They 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 the talk of the town following the announcement of their separation. While some social media users showed their sympathies and extended strength to the family in tough times, others made their comments on the relationship. The Kun Faaya Kun composer received massive backlash for the use of a hashtag, ‘#arrsairaabreakup’ in his emotional post. His children then took to social media to request everyone to maintain respect and give the family privacy in the 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 the utmost privacy & respect. Thank you for your consideration.” Raheema even reshared her father'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 their separation after 29 years of marriage. The Oscar award-winning composer penned a heartfelt note, where he called it a 'shattering' decision and that they had hoped to reach the “grand thirty.” Talking about how their relationship saw an 'unseen end', Rahman took to X, formerly called Twitter and wrote: “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their 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 the news about A. R. Rahman and Saira Banu parting ways started doing the rounds after the latter issued a statement over divorce. It was reported that Saira cited emotional strain as the cause behind the divorce. The strain has led to an insurmountable gap between the couple.