AR Rahman, Saira Banu’s children Khatija, Raheema and AR Ameen address parents’ divorce: ‘Would greatly appreciate if this matter could be…’

Early on Wednesday morning, Rahman took to social media sharing his thoughts, reflecting on this difficult moment in his personal life. “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,” he wrote.

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Khatija Rahman, AR Ameen respond to parents AR Rahman-Saira Banu’s divorce

Following the announcement, their daughter, singer-composer Khatija Rahman, shared a message on her Instagram stories, requesting privacy. “We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding. I would greatly appreciate it if this matter could be treated with the utmost privacy and respect. Thank you for your consideration.” She, meanwhile, also quote-tweeted her father’s post on X (formerly Twitter).

Posting her father’s tweet on her Instagram stories, the couple’s second daughter Raheema wrote, “Keep us in your prayers 🤲.” She also shared a post by a meme page emphasising that this is a deeply personal matter and that Rahman and Saira are fully capable of making the right decisions for themselves. Khatija and Raheema’s brother, playback singer AR Ameen, echoed similar sentiments, urging people to respect the family’s privacy during this time.

 

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“After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira and her husband Mr AR Rahman have made the difficult decision to separate from each other. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. 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,” the statement Vandana Shah and Associates issued on behalf and instruction of Rahman and Saira read.

“Mrs Saira and her husband Mr AR Rahman emphasise that they have taken this decision out of pain and agony. Mrs Saira and her husband Mr AR Rahman request privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time, as they navigate this difficult chapter in their life,” the statement added.

AR Rahman married Saira Banu, the sister of Malayalam actor Rashin Rahman’s wife, Meherunnisa, in 1995. (Images: Rahman/Facebook)

AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s second daughter Raheema also shared a post by a meme page emphasising that this is a deeply personal matter.

Who is Saira Banu?

AR Rahman married Saira Banu, the sister of Malayalam actor Rashin Rahman’s wife, Meherunnisa, in 1995. The couple shares three children — Khatija, Raheema and Ameen — all of whom have followed in their father’s musical footsteps.

Rahman’s sister, AR Reihana, is also a renowned playback singer and composer. Her children, composer-actor GV Prakash Kumar and playback singer-actor Bhavani Sre, have also made their mark in the entertainment industry.