Wed Nov 20 05:07:30 UTC 2024: ## Oscar-Winning Composer A.R. Rahman and Wife Separate After Nearly 30 Years

**MUMBAI, INDIA – November 19, 2024** – Acclaimed Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman and his wife Saira have announced their separation after almost 30 years of marriage. The couple jointly released a statement through their lawyer, Vandana Shah and Associates, citing significant emotional strain as the reason for their decision.

While acknowledging their deep love for one another, the statement emphasized that insurmountable tensions have created an unbridgeable gap. Rahman himself took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his sadness at not reaching their 30th wedding anniversary, writing, “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end… Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning…”

The couple, who married in 1995, have three children: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen. All three children have asked for privacy during this difficult time.

A.R. Rahman, known globally for his work on films such as *Slumdog Millionaire* and celebrated as the “Mozart of Madras” by Time magazine, rose to fame with his score for the 1992 film *Roja*. In a past interview, he revealed that he had an arranged marriage, prioritizing a simple partner who wouldn’t interfere with his demanding career.

The couple’s separation comes as a surprise to fans and the media, and they have requested privacy as they navigate this challenging chapter in their lives.

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