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The lawyer also talked about AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s divorce and called it ‘amicable’.
AR Rahman and Saira Banu confirmed their separation on Tuesday night through a joint statement.
Hours after AR Rahman announced his separation from his wife Saira Banu, his bassist, Mohini Dey also confirmed that she has decided to part ways with her husband, Mark Hartsuch. While this left many wondering if Rahman’s divorce has a link to Mohini, it has now been revealed that there is no connection between them.
Recently, Saira Banu’s lawyer Vandana Shah shared that Rahman’s divorce has no connection to Mohini. “There is no connection at all. Saira and Mr Rahman made this decision on their own,” she said as quoted by ETimes.
The lawyer further talked about AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s divorce and 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 other and wish each other well.”
However, the lawyer refused to share the reason for Rahman and Banu’s decision and said, “Both of them are extremely genuine, and this decision was not taken lightly. It is not what you would call a sham marriage.” She also clarified that their divorce is ‘amicable’ and that there has been no discussion on the financial aspect as of now.
AR Rahman and Saira Banu have three kids together – two daughters, Khatija and Rahima, and a son named Ameen Rahman. The couple confirmed their separation on Tuesday night through a joint statement issued by their lawyer.
“After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr AR Rahman. 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 requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time,” the statement read.
Later, AR Rahman also addressed the separation on X (formerly Twitter) and shared a poetic and heartfelt message: “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 (sic).”