Tue Nov 19 23:07:43 UTC 2024: ## Oscar-Winning Composer A.R. Rahman and Wife Saira Banu Separate After 29 Years

**CHENNAI, INDIA (November 19, 2024)** – In a shocking announcement that has sent ripples through the Indian entertainment industry, Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have separated after 29 years of marriage. The news was confirmed by Banu’s lawyer, Vandana Shah, who released a statement citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

While the statement acknowledged deep love between the couple, it noted that significant emotional strain had developed over time, creating an insurmountable gap. The statement emphasized that despite the couple’s efforts, they were unable to bridge the divide. The lawyer also requested privacy and understanding for Saira Banu during this difficult time.

Rahman and Banu were married in 1995 in an arranged marriage, a fact Rahman himself previously revealed on a chat show. The couple have three children together: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen. The separation comes as a surprise to fans who have long admired the couple’s seemingly strong relationship. No further details regarding the reasons for the separation have been released at this time.

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