Who is AR Rahman’s ex-wife Saira Banu?

Singer and Musician AR Rahman:
Allah Rakha Rahman or AR Rahman was born on 6 January 1967 in Madras, Tamil Nadu. He is a famous Indian music composer, singer, songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and philanthropist. The singer has performed in several Indian languages. Also acted in Tamil and Hindi films and international cinema. AR Rahman has received national and international awards including 6 National Film Awards, 2 Academy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, 1 BAFTA Award, 1

Golden Globe Award, 6 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and 18 Filmfare Awards.
Rahman’s father was a film score composer and conductor in Tamil and Malayalam films. He learned to play the piano at the age of four and assisted his father in his studio. After his father’s death, Rehman was raised by his mother Karima Begum.

gave AR Rahman’s ex-wifeSaira Bano was born on 20 December 1973 in Kutch, Gujarat, India. She belonged to a very rich family in terms of culture. Saira’s upbringing was delicate and deeply rooted in Islamic traditions and values. After marrying Rahman, she became involved in many social and charitable organizations to support AR Rahman’s projects.

AR Rahman, Saira Bano’s marriage

AR Rehman and Saira Bano got married in 1995. The couple had an arranged marriage and had three children, 2 daughters Rahima and Khadija and a son Amin. The marriage was arranged by AR Rahman’s mother Karima Begum. A few years ago, singer AR Rahman had told in an interview that he did not have time to look for a bride because he was busy with work.

He added that in 1994, when I was 27 years old, for the first time in my life I felt that it was time to get married. I started to feel that I am old now. Since childhood I used to feel shy and never talk to girls much. I met many women but never thought of marrying them.
“I was too busy looking for a wife for myself, so at the age of 29, I asked my mother to find me a bride,” Rehman said.

The singer revealed that Saira was first met by his mother and sister in Chennai. This meeting took place in the shrine of Sufi saint Moti Baba. “At first my mother did not know Saira and her family, they lived five houses away from the shrine and often met and talked. Everything happened naturally.”

AR Rahman shared his beautiful memories in an interview, which is part of the book AR Rahman: Spirit of Music originally written by Nasreen Munni Kabir. Recalling his first meeting with Saira, “Things took a turn when he met Saira for the first time on her 28th birthday, January 6, 1995.”

“She was beautiful and gentle,” he recalled. “Our initial meeting was short, but after that we talked mostly on the phone. I remember asking her in English if she wanted to marry me. At the time, she was very quiet, but now , he’s quiet,” she said with a laugh.

The two got married on 12 March 1995 in Chennai. The couple kept their distance from social media. Both lead a very private life and did not reveal anything about their family in public.

AR Rehman and Saira Bano got divorced

Saira Banu and AR Rehman decided to separate after 29 years of marriage. AR Rahman and Saira’s marriage was fixed.
Saira Banu’s lawyer Vandana Shah released her statement and said that this decision was difficult for me but we decided to separate after emotional pressure.
According to Indian media, Saira Bano’s lawyer said in his statement that it was a difficult decision to separate from her husband after so many years of marriage, but this decision has been made due to complications in the relationship.

“Despite their undying love and respect, they felt bitter in their relationship and distanced themselves. The couple was unable to cross the bridge between them,” Vandana added.
Saira Banu requested fans to respect her privacy and feelings. While AR Amin called attention to the situation through a social media story and called it a resignation. Amin added, “We ask everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding.”

While Saira Bana and ex-husband AR Rahman requested privacy and asked Naaf to understand them in this difficult time.
AR Rehman and Saira Banu announced their divorce in a joint statement from their lawyers on Tuesday night, November 19.
Amid divorce news, an old interview of AR Rehman has resurfaced, where he talks about his first meeting with Saira.

He also spoke about the early years of their relationship and the role of his mother and sisters in their marriage when Rehman’s family first met Saira at a Sufi shrine in Chennai.

I met Saira on my 28th birthday, January 6, 1995. Her beauty and kindness immediately caught my attention. After that we mostly talked on the phone, and eventually I proposed to her in English. Despite her quiet nature at the time, she said yes, and our lives took a beautiful turn.

AR Rahman’s response:

In his post, AR Rahman wrote, “We had hoped to reach 30, but everything seems to have an unseen end. Even the throne of God can tremble under the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this fragmentation, we find meaning, even though the fragments never find their place again. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and respect for our privacy as we navigate this critical chapter. #arrsairaabreakup”
Fan reaction:
After this news, fans were heartbroken and expressed their best wishes for both Rehman, Saira and the kids. While critics also criticized the couple’s decision to break up after 29 years of marriage. Rahman’s colleagues also expressed their love and support for the former couple.