AR Rahman, Wife Saira Divorced After Nearly 30 Years Of Marriage, Lawyer Shares Official Statement

AR Rahman Divorce: The Oscar-winning music composer and his wife Siara Rahman have reportedly separated after nearly three decades of togetherness. Rahman and Saira married in Chennai in March 1995, three months after their first meeting. Rahman and his wife share three kids - Khatija, Raheema and Ameen. Vandana Shah and Associates released an official statement regarding their decision to separate. Rahman rarely posts photos with Saira on Instagram and she largely remains away from the public eye.

 “After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr. A R. 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 read.

Rahman's mom and sister introduced Saira to him

Rahman, in an interview, shared that he was eager to get married when he was 27. As he turned a year older, he met Saira for the first time after his mother introduced her to him as they met for the first time in January 1995. The Dil Se composer shared that it was his late mother and my sister Fathima who saw Saira for the first time at the shrine of the Sufi saint Moti Baba in Chennai.

They visited her home, which was close to the shrine. Saira is of Gujarati origin, Rahman shared. He also spoke about how his now estranged wife had difficulty adjusting to their household but all was well after they welcomed their daughter Khatija in 1995.