"Family privacy should be respected": Lawyer on the decision of separation of AR Rahman and his wife Saira

“The divorce hasn't happened yet. I'm representing both of them. I can't tell the reason, but this is a 29-year marriage. Ups and downs are normal in every marriage. It's a painful decision, but it's a joint The decision is there. The family's privacy should be respected at this time,” Vandana said while speaking to ANI.

The news was first shared through a joint statement issued by Saira's lawyer Vandana Shah. The couple said their decision was due to “considerable emotional stress” in their relationship. The statement read in part, “On behalf of and at the direction of Mrs. Saira and her husband, renowned musician Allahrakka Rahman (A.R. Rahman), Vandana Shah and Associates issues the following statement regarding the couple's decision to separate. Are.” “After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira and her husband Mr. A.R. Rahman have taken the difficult decision to separate from each other. This decision comes after a lot of emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love, the couple has found that stress and difficulties have created a gulf between them that neither party has been able to bridge at this time.

Mrs. Saira and her husband Mr. A.R. Rahman stressed that he had taken the decision due to pain and suffering.” The musician also shared the news on his , but life had other plans. “We hoped to make it through thirty years, but it seems all things have an invisible end. Even the throne of God can tremble under the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this scattering, we look for meaning, even if the pieces never find their place again. Our friends, thank you for your kindness and respecting our privacy as we go through this delicate chapter,” her post on X read. AR Rahman and Saira married in 1995 and have three children – Khatija, Rahima And Amin.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rahman was recently awarded the 'XTIC Award 2024 for Innovation' by IIT Madras for his virtual reality film 'Le Masque'. The globally acclaimed composer also launched the film's soundtrack worldwide through Believe Music. Over the years, Rahman has composed iconic soundtracks for films like 'Roja', 'Bombay', 'Dil Se', 'Lagaan' and 'Rockstar'. He gained international fame for his work in 'Slumdog Millionaire', for which he received two Academy Awards. Apart from Bollywood, Rahman has also worked in Hollywood films like '127 Hours' and 'Million Dollar Arm'. He worked with Mick Jagger, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Will.I.M. Has also worked with global artists like. (ANI)