AR Rahman, Saira Banu's daughter breaks silence on their separation, calls out ‘fools’ spreading rumours

AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. Daughter Raheema Rahman broke her silence on the issue.

Published on: Nov 22, 2024, 13:55:40 IST

By Santanu Das

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AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announced their separation on Tuesday after 29 years of marriage, much to the shock of many fans. The couple has three children together. Now, their daughter Raheema Rahman has issued a statement on the rumours and speculations that have been going around ever since the separation was announced. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Raheema addressed the naysayers and haters and told them to ‘get a life.’ (Also read: When AR Rahman said he wanted simple wife 'who won't give much trouble', mom found Saira after chance meeting at shrine)

AR Rahman’s wife Saira and daughters Khatija and Raheema.

What Raheema said

In her Instagram Stories, Raheema shared a statement that read, “Always remember… Rumours are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” She then wrote, “Honestly, get a life.”

In another of her Instagram Stories, she shared a report of Rahman winning a Hollywood Music in Media Award for the background score of Aadujeevitham, and put a crown emoticon on his head. In the caption, she wrote: “You will always be our King and our leader.” She then added the hashtags ‘haters gonna hate’ and ‘potatoes gonna potate.’

Raheema praised her father via Instagram Stories.

More details

Rahman won the Best Score - Foreign Language Film award at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards 2024 for his work in The Goat Life (Aadujeevitham).

The music composer had penned an emotional note after he and his wife, Saira Banu, announced their separation. "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," read his post on X.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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