Mumbai. There has been an upheaval in the life of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman as he and his wife Saira Banu are now separating after 29 years of marriage. His lawyer gave this information on Tuesday. In a statement on behalf of AR Rehman and Saira Banu, divorce lawyer Vandana Shah said they have decided to separate after “a lot of emotional strain in their relationship”.
According to a statement issued by Shah to the media, “After many years of marriage, Saira and her husband AR Rahman have taken the difficult decision of separation from each other. “This decision has been taken after a lot of emotional stress in their relationship.”
Saira Banu said in a statement to ‘India Today’, “After many years of marriage, I have taken the difficult decision of separation from my husband AR Rahman. This decision has been taken after the emotional stress in our relationship. “Despite our deep love for each other, we find that tensions and difficulties have created a gulf between us that neither party is able to bridge at this time.”
In a post on ‘X’, Rahman said, “We had hoped that we would complete thirty years, but it seems that all things have an invisible end. Even the throne of God can shake under the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this scattering, we find meaning, even if the pieces never find their place again. “Our friends, thank you for respecting our privacy as we go through this delicate time.”
Bano and Rehman, 57, got married in 1995 and are the parents of three children – daughters Khatija, Rahima and son Amin. Bano first announced their separation in a statement, after which a joint statement was issued.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 20, 2024, 01:56 IST
