Famous Musician AR Rahman and Saira Banu Announce Separation: Renowned composer and Oscar-winner AR Rahman surprised fans by announcing his separation from his wife, Saira Banu, after 29 years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in 1995, made a joint statement on Tuesday, citing “emotional strain” as the reason behind their decision. Amid this shocking news, their last photo together has surfaced on the internet, going viral among fans.
Captured at Anant Ambani’s Wedding Festivities
Earlier this year, AR Rahman and Saira Banu attended the grand wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. During the celebration, the couple was photographed together, marking what is now seen as their final public appearance as a couple. The picture, shared by AR Rahman on his Instagram account on July 12, shows him wearing a blue kurta-pajama while Saira Banu donned a cream-colored suit. The composer captioned the post with “#AnantRadhikaWedding,” and the image has since gained renewed attention.
Social Media Reacts to Viral Photo
Fans have been digging into old memories of the couple ever since the announcement of their separation. The shared photo has drawn emotional reactions from social media users. One user commented, “They look so happy together,” while another questioned, “Why such a sudden decision?” In addition to the photo, some videos of the couple walking the red carpet at the wedding event have also resurfaced online.
Lawyer Reveals Reason Behind Divorce
In their official statement, AR Rahman and Saira Banu cited “significant emotional stress” as the reason for their separation. Their lawyer, Vandana Shah, further clarified that the decision was mutual and deeply personal. The couple has three children – daughters Khatija and Raheema, and son Ameen – who are also deeply affected by this news.
Fans continue to speculate and express their sadness over the end of one of the most celebrated relationships in the music world.