On November 19, 2024, music maestro AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. The couple married in 1995 and are parents to daughters Khatija and Raheema, and son Ameen. Just before their 30th year together, the couple decided to part ways for their happiness. AR Rahman is a global icon with fans all over the world, so this news came as a shock to them. Saira Banu’s lawyer, Vandana Shah, confirmed their split by issuing a joint statement on the couple’s behalf.
AR Rahman is one of the richest music composers in the film fraternity who has worked in both the Hindi and South industries. He has several prestigious awards under his name even an Oscar. Reportedly, AR Rahman’s net worth ranges between Rs 1,728 crores and Rs 2,000 crores. If his wife, Saira Banu demands alimony, then half of his net worth will go under her name.
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Saira Banu’s lawyer shows how much alimony is involved in the couple’s divorce
Talking about the alimony claims, Saira Banu’s lawyer stated that no discussions about financial settlements or compensation have taken place yet. She also emphasized that the separation is amicable. She revealed,
“Not as yet. It has not come to this stage yet. It would be an amicable divorce.”
The reason for the separation
When asked about the reasons behind the separation, the lawyer withheld from sharing
details, citing confidentiality. However, she praised both Rahman and Saira for their maturity and grace in handling the situation. She said,
“Both of them are extremely genuine, and this decision was not taken lightly. It is not what you would call a sham marriage”
Shah further lauded the couple’s enduring respect for one another, stating,
“Every long marriage goes through ups and downs, and I am extremely happy
that if it has come to an end, it has done so in a dignified manner. Both Rahman
and Saira will continue to support each other and wish each other well.”
Is AR Rahman’s split connected to his bassist, Mohini Dey’s divorce from her husband?
When asked about the link with Mohini Dey’s divorce, their lawyer made it clear that there is no connection whatsoever.
Mohini is AR Rahman’s bassist, who has been performing with him for years and in over 40 shows. Surprisingly, she also announced her divorce from her husband a few hours after the music composer’s split news circulated on the internet. Netizens started speculating a connection between their divorces, but Saira’s lawyer cleared the air. Her lawyer noted:
“There is no connection at all. Saira and Mr. Rahman made this decision on their own”
Vandana clarified that in Saira and AR Rahman’s separation, there was no third party involved. She also stated that they are separating owing to their irreparable differences and the duo will continue to support each other. She added,
“Every long marriage goes through ups and downs, and I am extremely happy that if it has come to an end, it has done so in a dignified manner. Both Rahman and Saira will continue to support each well. Both of them are extremely genuine, and this decision was not taken lightly. It is not what you would call a sham marriage.”
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