Chennai: Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman and wife Saira Banu are separating after 29 years of marriage, their lawyer said on Tuesday. The couple has three children, Khadija, Rahima, and Ameen. In a statement on behalf of Saira, prominent divorce lawyer Vandana Shah said she took the decision to separate after "significant emotional strain in their relationship".
"After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr A R. Rahman. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time," said her lawyer.
The statement further said that Saira emphasised that she had taken this decision out of pain and agony. Mrs Saira requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time, as she navigates this difficult chapter in her life, it said.
“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…
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 19, 2024
In a post on X, Rahman said, "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."
Banu and Rahman, 57, tied the knot in 1995.
In his Instagram Stories, their son, Ameen wrote, "We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding."In the statement, Banu and Rahman said the decision to separate comes out of "pain and agony", and requested "privacy and understanding from the public" as they navigate this "difficult chapter" in their life.
Banu first announced the separation in a statement followed by a joint statement.
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