On Tuesday night, renowned music composer A.R. Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their seperation. The couple, who have been married for 29 years, issued a statement through their lawyer on their decision to part ways. “This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship,” the statement read.
The internet went abuzz after the news broke, with many spamming Rahman's social media. The couple's three children – Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen – reacted to their parents seperation on their Instagram stories and requested privacy.
“I would greatly appreciate it if this matter could be treated with the utmost privacy & respect. Thank you for your consideration,” Raheema wrote. Meanwhile, Ameen wrote, “We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding.”
The couple's oldest daughter, Khatija, shared screenshots of her siblings requests on her Instagram story, followed by a tweet her father shared on X (formerly Twitter), addressing the divorce.
A.R. Rahman's creates a hashtag for his divorce
Soon after the statement announcing their divorce, Rahman took to X to confirm the news. “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts,” he wrote.
“We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for…
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 19, 2024
The composer's tweet was followed by an unusual hashtag that raised eyebrows. He created the hashtag #arrsairaabreakup, which led many to question his choice. “Who creates a hashtag for this situation? Fire your admin, thalaiva,” one commented, while another netizen wrote, “Why a hashtag after this? Are you out of your mind?”
