‘From richest person to even God gets reviewed, so who am I?’: AR Rahman on his divorce with Saira Banu

AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, had previously made the decision to separate and pursue a divorce. Now, the renowned music director has broken his silence, addressing the intense public attention that followed this announcement.

During a chat with Nayandeep Rakshit on YouTube, the artist expressed that his decision to be in the public eye was deliberate, as it allows for scrutiny by everyone. From the wealthiest individuals to even a divine being, they are all subject to review, so he wonders, who am I?

AR Rahman added, “So long as we stand united and avoid being arrogant or harmful, even those who criticize us, they’re all part of our extended family. If I speak negatively about someone’s loved ones, someone might do the same to mine. As Indians, this is what we understand. Let’s refrain from needless remarks since everyone has a sister, spouse, or mother. Even when someone speaks harshly, I ask for their forgiveness and guidance from God.

In November 2024, Rahman and Saira Banu publicly announced they were getting divorced. Saira Banu was the one who initiated the news, releasing a statement about it through her legal counsel.

After that, AR Rahman posted on his social media platform, “We had wished to celebrate thirty years, but it seems everything has an invisible conclusion. Even God’s throne could quake under the burden of broken hearts. Still, in this destruction, we search for meaning, even if the fragments may never fit together again.

In a heartfelt manner, the artist shared his desire for understanding and compassion from his friends as he navigates through this delicate phase of his life.

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AR Rahman has been generating a lot of chatter online since the debut single from Thug Life was unveiled. The upcoming gangster film starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR features a song titled Jinguchaa, which is actually a wedding anthem written by Haasan himself.

In terms of work, AR Rahman is presently engaged with endeavors such as Tere Ishk Mein, Peddi starring Ram Charan, Genie, and several other projects.

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2025-04-24 14:41