Tue Nov 26 13:15:37 UTC 2024: ## Musician Mohini Dey Denies Rumors Amidst AR Rahman’s Separation Announcement
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Following the announcement of composer A.R. Rahman’s separation from his wife, bassist Mohini Dey, who had previously worked with Rahman, also revealed her own split from her husband. This sparked immediate online speculation linking the two breakups, prompting both Rahman and Dey to issue statements vehemently denying any connection and condemning the resulting gossip.
Dey took to Instagram to address the misinformation, stating that the rumors were “utterly unbelievable” and calling for an end to the false claims. She emphasized her respect for Rahman, describing him as a father figure. Rahman also issued a warning against the spread of false rumors, threatening legal action.
This incident highlights a recurring pattern where women are disproportionately targeted and vilified online in the aftermath of celebrity separations. The article cites several similar examples, including the online attacks on Nimrat Kaur during Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai’s divorce rumors, and the hate directed at Shobhita Dhulipala following her engagement to Naga Chaitanya.
Experts point to societal expectations placing a higher moral burden on women, coupled with media portrayals often casting women as “homewreckers” or villains, as contributing factors to this unfair targeting. The article concludes with a call for greater online accountability and respect for the privacy of individuals during personal tragedies.
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