“Stop Spreading False Allegations About A.R. Rahman,” Saira Banu Explains Reason for Divorce

Mumbai: Saira Banu, the former wife of Oscar-winning composer and singer A.R. Rahman, has revealed the reason behind her decision to divorce him. In an audio message, Saira Banu addressed the speculation surrounding their separation, clarifying her stance and urging the public to stop spreading false rumors about her ex-husband.
Introducing herself as “Saira Rahman,” she explained that she had been suffering from health issues for the past few months and was currently in Mumbai for treatment. She emphasized that it was her health condition that led her to make the difficult decision of parting ways with A.R. Rahman.
Saira Banu urged people not to malign A.R. Rahman’s character, calling him “the best human being in the world.” She said that due to her health issues, she had to leave Chennai and move to Mumbai for treatment, as it was not possible to receive proper care in Chennai because of Rahman’s busy schedule. She added that she did not want to cause any distress to her husband and children due to her condition.
In her message, Saira praised Rahman’s character, saying, “I have so much love for him that I trust him more than my own life, and he loves me just as much.” She appealed to the public to stop making baseless accusations against him and allow them to live in peace.
Saira also confirmed that she would be returning to Chennai once her treatment was completed but urged the public to stop tarnishing A.R. Rahman’s name. “He is a priceless person,” she concluded.
A.R. Rahman and Saira Banu married in 1995, and after 29 years of marriage, the couple has decided to separate.