AR Rahman finally breaks silence on split from ex-wife Saira Banu: ‘It’s a….’

Speaking about the experience, Rahman said, “The reality is that I have had my ups and downs. Every one of us possesses a unique trait—in our own homes, we are superheroes. However, my fans turned me into a superhero. It is a wonder that I get so much love and blessings from people, which is why I have dubbed my upcoming tour “Wonderment.”

In case you were unaware, on November 19, 2024, AR Rahman and Saira Banu declared their separation. The emotional strain their relationship had been under was cited as the cause for the decision, which was made jointly. Saira Banu’s attorney revealed in an India Today article that the decision to dissolve the marriage was not made lightly. She claimed that Saira found it extremely difficult to let go of such a long connection and that it caused her a great deal of pain.

The attorney discussed it, saying, “Mrs. Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband, Mr. AR Rahman, after many years of marriage.” Significant emotional hardship in their relationship led to this decision. Notwithstanding their intense love for one another, the couple has discovered that their conflicts and hardships have caused an unbridgeable rift that neither of them feels capable of overcoming at the moment.

AR Rahman declared his divorce from ex-wife Saira Banu on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty,” the music composer wrote, “but everything, it seems, has an invisible end.” The weight of wounded souls may make even God’s throne shake. Even though the parts might not find their home again, we look for meaning in this shattering. We are grateful to our friends for their generosity and for protecting our privacy during this delicate time.