AR Rahman Confirms Separation with his Wife After 29 Years

AR Rahman, also known as the Mozart of Madras, and is a world-famous music composer. AR has made groundbreaking contributions to the world of music. Be it winning the Oscars or orchestrating some of the most etched soundtracks in both Bollywood and Hollywood films, his work has no bounds.

A Shocking Announcement

A tearful declaration by the Tansen of music, AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu, announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. “Emotional pressure has been one of the major reasons for separation,” said Rahman. “Emotional strain is killing us,” he expressed through a poetic post on X, “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.”

A Love Story Remembered

Their relationship, an epitome of mutual respect, began in 1995 when Rahman met Saira at a Sufi shrine in Chennai. His mother and sister had arranged the meeting.

In his memoir The Spirit of Music, Rahman recalled how he proposed to Saira in English. He said that their bond grew stronger over time.

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Nostalgia Amid Separation

Fans have just been getting news of this, but in the meantime, an old interview resurfaced that featured Rahman’s candid thoughts on marriage. In it, he portrayed Saira as a kind and supportive partner who stood by him through thick and thin.

Although they intend to separate from each other, Rahman and Saira are asking for privacy during this delicate chapter. Their story, although bittersweet, reminds one how complex relationships are, even for the most celebrated personalities.