One of India’s prominent music composers AR Rahman and his Saira Banu are calling it quits on their marriage after three children and 29 years of togetherness. The music director and his wife were married from 1995 out of an arranged marriage yet have been so in love in the few public appearances while the sudden news of their separation took the internet by storm. Sair Banu has released a statement about the reason for separation, stating “Significant emotional turmoil’ and “Insurmountable distance” that severed their marriage.
The news was shared by Saira Banu’s lawyer, Vandana Shah. The post read, “After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr. AR 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.”, as per The Economic Times
The post suggests that the divorce is not mutual and that Saira Banu is the one who took the decision out of pain and agony as stated, “Mrs Saira emphasised that she has 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.”
Although AR Rahman has mentioned in one his earlier interviews with Simi Garewal that he didn’t have any time to search for a bride and that his mother was the one who selected Saira. He just asked for a simple woman who would support and inspire his music. The statement has grown bitter now where netizens are quick to register their shock and disappointment in this news.
The couple shared their moment of love and understanding in a rare interview with actress Suhasini where AR Rahman had nothing but lovely comments on his wife and even reacted with a playful and romantic side of him, guessing his wife’s entry. The rare sit down also is shared widely by his fans. The news is followed by many other Kollywood divorces, including his nephew GV Prakash’s divorce with Singer Saindhavi, making fans question the true meaning of love and how the spotlight is affecting the celebrities who are immersed in fame.
