Oscar-winning composer and singer AR Rahman is a divorcee. Last night his wife Saira Banu gave the shocking news on social media saying that she is ending their 29 year old marriage. Singer’s fans are shocked by this news. The listeners were not able to digest the fact that after living together for so many years, the couple suddenly announced their separation.
Who is Saira Banu?
Singer Saira Banu is a resident of Kutch, Gujarat. He was born on 20 December 1973. According to media reports, Saira belongs to an upper-middle class family. He has participated in many social and service works in his life. Famous musician A.R. After marriage with Rehman, Saira Banu kept her personal life very private.
Mother got them both married
During an interview, AR Rahman told that his mother had fixed his marriage with Saira Banu. The singer’s mother and sister met Saira for the first time at the Dargah of Sufi saint Moti Baba in Chennai. AR Rahman said that his mother did not know Saira or her family but Saira’s house was just 5 houses away from the Dargah. Singer’s mother went to his house and talked to him.
Where did both of them meet for the first time?
The Oscar winner said that he met Saira Banu for the first time on her birthday. This incident is of the year 1995. After this both of them started talking on the phone. At that time AR Rahman asked her in English if she was ready for marriage. Both of them have 3 children Khatija, Rahima and Amin.
Rehman and Saira Banu issued an official statement and announced their separation.
Last night AR Rehman and Saira Banu issued an official statement announcing their separation. The reason behind their divorce is currently unknown. This news has broken the hearts of the fans.