Wed Nov 20 04:18:33 UTC 2024: ## Oscar-Winning Composer A.R. Rahman and Wife Saira Banu Announce Separation After 29 Years
**MUMBAI, INDIA – NOVEMBER 20, 2024** – In a surprise announcement, Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have separated after 29 years of marriage. The news was confirmed Tuesday in a joint statement released by their lawyers, Vandana Shah and Associates, citing “significant emotional strain” and insurmountable difficulties in their relationship.
The statement emphasized that despite their deep love for each other, the couple has been unable to overcome the challenges they faced. They requested privacy as they navigate this difficult period.
Rahman himself took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his heartbreak, poetically describing the separation as a “shattering” experience. He alluded to their hope of celebrating their 30th anniversary, but acknowledged that even the strongest bonds can end. He thanked friends and well-wishers for their support and respect for their privacy.
The couple have three children: son A.R. Ameen and daughters Khatija Rahman and Raheema Rahman. Further details regarding the separation have not been released.
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