Wed Nov 20 08:20:35 UTC 2024: **Oscar-Winning Composer A.R. Rahman Announces Separation from Wife Saira After 30 Years of Marriage**
MUMBAI, INDIA – November 19, 2024 – Acclaimed music director and Oscar winner A.R. Rahman has announced his separation from his wife, Saira. The news was confirmed via a joint statement released by their lawyers. While the couple expressed their deep love for each other, they cited irreconcilable differences and emotional strain as the reason behind their decision. Rahman himself alluded to the painful split on his X account, expressing his hope for meaning amidst the heartbreak despite their inability to reconcile.
Rahman and Saira, who married in 1995, have three children: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen. Ameen posted on his Instagram story requesting respect for their privacy during this difficult time.
Rahman’s career skyrocketed after the release of the 1992 film *Roja*, and he achieved international recognition with his Oscar-winning score for *Slumdog Millionaire*, earning him the title “Mozart of Madras” from Time magazine.
The couple’s joint statement acknowledges the emotional toll of their decision, but emphasizes their mutual respect and shared desire to maintain privacy during this difficult transition. No further details regarding the separation were disclosed.
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