1 day Ago By Risha Ganguly
Oscar Award-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. On November 20, the composer of Raayan shared a heart-wrenching note thanking everyone who respected their privacy. He called it a 'shattering' decision and had hoped they would reach the grand thirty.
AR Rahman also mentioned how their relationship saw an 'unseen end'. Last picture clicked by the couple together goes viral The couple married on March 12, 1995, in Chennai, marking the beginning of a nearly three-decade-long partnership. Fans flocked to the comment section as they tried to make sense of the breakup after the image posted on June 12 by Rahman on his Instagram handle.
The picture shows both of them smiling as they beam graciously during the wedding celebration of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani. One fan commented, "They looked so happy together," while another said, "How many of you are here after seeing their separation news? ". Most fans were shocked and sad by the news.
ALSO READ: DYK AR Rahman Was 'Practising Veena In Another Room' On His Honeymoon With Ex-Wife Saira Banu? AR Rahman, Saira Banu announce separation The couple announced their divorce via a statement by Saira to India Today that 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.
" AR Rahman also took to X and wrote, "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. #arrsairaabreakup" Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bollywood, Entertainment News and around the world..
