AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have announced their separation after almost three decades of marriage. Saira’s lawyer Vandana Shah released an official statement regarding the couple’s decision to separate.

AR Rahman married Saira Banu in 1995. They are parents to three children – Khatija, Raheema and Ameen. (Also read: AR Rahman asks his wife Saira Banu not to speak in Hindi and tells her to speak in Tamil at the event. Watch)

AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s separation statement

The official statement read, “On behalf and on the instructions of Ms. Saira and her husband, renowned musician Allahrakka Rahman (AR Rahman), Vandana Shah and associates issue the following statement regarding the couple’s decision to separate.

After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira and her husband, Mr. AR Rahman, have taken the difficult decision to separate. This decision comes after significant emotional tension in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, which neither party feels able to bridge at the moment.

Ms. Saira and her husband, Mr. AR Rahman, emphasize that they took this decision out of pain and agony.

Ms. Saira and her husband, Mr. A R. Rahman, request the public’s privacy and understanding during this difficult time, as they navigate this difficult chapter in their lives.

Their son Ameen also posted about it on Instagram and asked his followers and fans to “respect the family’s privacy.”

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It was an arranged marriage that was arranged by his mother. Years ago, during a conversation with Simi Garewal, the music maestro had shared that he didn’t have time to go looking for a bride because he was busy with his work. “I was 29 and I told my mother. I said, ‘find me a wife,'” he said.

“At first she was frustrated. I mean, don’t go out. I mean, usually you can’t go out shopping and…” he said.

AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman got married in 2022. The music composer had shared a family photo from the wedding ceremony which also featured a portrait of her late mother displayed near the bride and groom’s seating area.