AR Rahman Divorce: The celebrated Indian music composer has separated from his wife Saira after nearly 30 years of marriage. Saira’s lawyers issued a joint statement on Tuesday confirming their split.
The statement cited “pain, agony, tension and emotional strain” as the reason behind the end of their nearly three-decade-long marriage. The news of their separation comes as a shock to many. The estranged couple shares three kids- Khatija, Raheema and Ameen.
AR Rahman and Saira married in March 1995 | Image: AR Rahman/InstagramWhat is the reason behind AR Rahman, Saira’s divorce?
“After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira and AR Rahman have made the difficult decision to separate. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship,” a portion of the statement confirming Rahman and Saira’s divorce read. It also cited that “tensions and difficulties” in their relationship created an “insurmountable gap” between them, “one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time”. The statement also emphasised that the couple has taken this decision out of “pain and agony”.
