AR Rahman and Saira Banu Divorce: Children Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen Break Silence

Oscar award-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. On November 20, the Raayan composer shared an emotional note thanking everyone for respecting their privacy. He called it a ‘shattering’ decision and had hoped they would reach the grand thirty. AR Rahman also mentioned that their relationship saw an ‘unseen end’.

In the early hours of November 20, AR Rahman broke his silence on their separation after wife Saira’s lawyers issued a public statement.

His post on X read, “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