Tue Nov 19 18:15:06 UTC 2024: ## AR Rahman’s Wife Saira Banu Announces Separation After 29 Years of Marriage
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – In a surprising announcement, Saira Banu, wife of renowned music composer A.R. Rahman, has confirmed their separation after 29 years of marriage. The news broke Tuesday night via a statement released to the press and shared with India Today.
The statement cited “significant emotional strain” and insurmountable difficulties within the relationship as the reason for the separation. While emphasizing the deep love they shared, Mrs. Banu stated that the couple had reached a point where they felt unable to overcome the challenges they faced. She requested privacy during this difficult time.
Rahman and Banu, who married in 1995 in an arranged marriage orchestrated by Rahman’s mother, have three children together. In past interviews, Rahman had spoken about his busy career and his reliance on his mother to find him a “simple” bride who wouldn’t hinder his work.
The news comes as a shock to fans of the celebrated composer and his family. Further details regarding the separation have not been released, and the couple’s request for privacy is being respected.
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