AR Rahman Uses Hashtag In Post Announcing Divorce From Saira Banu, Gets Trolled – News18

Last Updated:November 20, 2024, 10:48 IST

AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, tied the knot in 1995 and have decided to separate after 29 years of marriage. The couple are parents to three children: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen.

AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have announced their separation after nearly three decades of marriage. Their lawyer Vandana Shah issued a joint statement on behalf of the couple on Tuesday night. Following the announcement, the Oscar-winning composer shared an emotional note on social media, expressing that they “hoped to reach the grand thirty”, but their relationship couldn’t carry the weight of “broken hearts”. While many expressed sympathy for the couple going through a rough patch after 29 years of marriage, they couldn’t wrap their heads around the hashtag Rahman used.

“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 your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter,” wrote AR Rahman on X (formerly known as Twitter). He completed his post with a bouquet emoji and the hashtag “#arrsairaabreakup”.

This particular hashtag has sparked chatter online, with one expressing shock as they write, “Hashtag (#arrsairaabreakup) for a divorce post.”

“Who creates a hashtag for this situation?” asks another X user.

A third posts a question, “Sad for them. May God give them strength. But why the hashtag?”

“Bro, that hashtag is going to be talked about more than your breakup,” says a fourth.

A fifth chimes in, “Now your followers are expected to trend this hashtag?”

Take a look at the post here:

AR Rahman and Saira Banu separation statement

The official statement was released on Instagram on behalf and instruction of Saira Banu and her husband and renowned musician AR Rahman.

It reads, “After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira and her husband Mr AR Rahman have made the difficult decision to separate from each other. 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 and her husband Mr A R. Rahman emphasise that they have taken this decision out of pain and agony,” it further read.

The couple urged for privacy during this difficult time. “Mrs Saira and her husband Mr A R. Rahman request privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time, as they navigate this difficult chapter in their life.”

AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, tied the knot in 1995 and are parents to three children: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen.

Children seek privacy

Taking to her Instagram stories, the couple’s daughter Khatija Rahman, who is also a musician, expressed, “I would greatly appreciate it if this matter could be treated with the utmost privacy and respect. Thank you for your consideration,” before writing, “We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for understanding.”

AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s son Ameen also requested “privacy” through Instagram Story. He also shared the same message that her sister shared. It reads, “We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding.”

Both Khatija and Ameen shared AR Rahman’s emotional note that he shared on X.