AR Rahman, Saira Banu to separate 29 years after marriage due to 'significant emotional strain': 'Couple has found...'

AR Rahman's wife Saira Banu has announced separation from the Oscar-winning music composer. The couple, who had tied the knot with each other on March 12, 1995, were together for nearly 30 years. On Tuesday night, she issued a statement to the press through her lawyer Vandana Shah.

As per India Today, the statement read, "After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr. AR Rahman. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time."

"Mrs. Saira emphasised that she has taken this decision out of pain and agony. Mrs Saira requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time, as she navigates this difficult chapter in her life", the statement further read.

The couple is parents to three children namely Khatija Rahman, AR Ameen, and Raheema Rahman. Khatija and Ameen have even sung several songs in the films, whose music has been composed by the Music Maestro. Some of these include Ponniyin Selvan 2, Couples Retreat, and Robot.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rahman has had six soundtracks released this year across Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi languages. Ayalaan, Lal Salaam, Aadujeevitham or The Goat Life, Maidaan, Amar Singh Chamkila, and Raayan are those six movies. His next big releases are Chhaava, Thug Life, and Ramayana Part I & Part II.

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