AR Rahman and Saira Banu got separated in November 2024, and after that, they made several headlines. The Oscar-winning composer faced public scrutiny after he announced the separation from his wife, and now, in a heartfelt conversation, he talked about the media frenzy, internet backlash, and all that followed.
In conversation with Nayandeep Rakshit, Rahman was asked about the public scrutiny, and the ace composer shared, “The choice of being in public life is intentional, so everybody gets reviewed. Right from the richest person to even God gets reviewed, so who am I?”
He further continued and added, “As long as we stay together and are not conceited or toxic… even those who criticise us — they’re all family.”
AR Rahman, while addressing the trolling, shared, “If I say things about someone’s family, someone will say things about mine. And we, as Indians, believe this. Nobody should say unnecessary things because everyone has a sister, a wife, a mother.”
Saira Banu on her separation with AR Rahman
Saira Banu, in an official voice note, shared, “This is Saira Rahman here. I’m currently in Bombay. I’ve been physically unwell for the last couple of months. So that’s the reason I just wanted to take a break from AR, but I would request the entire YouTube community, the Tamil media — please, please do not say anything bad against him. He’s a gem of a person, the best man in the world.”
“Yes, it’s just because of my health issues that I had to leave Chennai, because I knew if I’m not in Chennai, you people will wonder where Saira is. And I’ve come here to Bombay. I’m going ahead with my treatment, and this wouldn’t have been possible with AR’s busy schedule in Chennai, and I didn’t want to disturb anybody — neither my children nor him,” she further added.
AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s separation
The news of AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s separation was initially shared through a joint statement issued by Saira’s lawyer, Vandana Shah. The couple stated that their decision was due to “significant emotional strain” in their relationship. The Mozart of Madras, who married Saira in 1995, shares three children: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen. After Vandana, Rahman also put out an official statement 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.”