Hyderabad:Saira Banu, former wife of legendary music composer AR Rahman, recently broke her silence regarding their separation after nearly three decades of marriage. In a heartfelt voice note shared with her followers, Saira opened up about the reasons behind her decision to take a break from her husband, while expressing her deep admiration and respect for him. The announcement of their separation came after months of speculation, and Saira used this opportunity to address the rumours swirling around her and AR Rahman.
In the voice note, Saira explained that her decision to leave Chennai and take a break from her relationship with AR Rahman was driven by health concerns. She revealed that she had been physically unwell for the past couple of months and needed time to focus on her treatment. "I have been physically unwell for the last couple of months. So that is the reason I just wanted to take a break from AR," she shared.
She further clarified that her separation from AR Rahman was not due to any personal or marital issues but was rather a result of her health struggles. In the same breath, she defended her husband's character, urging the public not to tarnish his name with false rumours. "He is a gem of a person, the best man in the world," she stated, emphasising her trust and affection for him.