AR Rahman’s wife requests people to not malign him following separation, ‘Stop tarnishing his name’

AR Rahman's wife Saira Banu has finally broken her silence on her separation news, calls him 'gem of a person'.

Saira Banu, the former wife of music legend A.R. Rahman recently announced her separation after 29 years of marriage. In a statement, she addressed various rumours and defamatory content targeting AR Rahman and requested people refrain from maligning his reputation.

Saira Banu breaks silence

Saira revealed that she is currently undergoing medical treatment and spoke about how her decision to leave Chennai was health-related. She said, 'I’ve been physically unwell for the last couple of months. That’s the reason I just wanted to take a break from AR'. She revealed how her relocation was to avoid disrupting Rahman’s busy schedule.

Saira praised AR Rahman as she called him 'a gem of a person' and 'the best man in the world'. Saira dismissed allegations of infidelity or misconduct and she said, 'I trust him with my life. That’s how much I love him'. She also urged the public and media to respect their privacy and not spread baseless accusations.

Saira and AR Rahman announced their separation earlier this week as they cited significant emotional strain as their reason behind their decision. But, after their announcement, netizens started speculating. Now, Rahman’s legal team has issued a stern warning against spreading defamatory narratives and threated to take legal actions against them.

Saira requested patience and assurance that she would return to Chennai post her treatment. She concluded by saying, 'I kindly request you to stop all the false allegations against him. God bless, and my sincere prayers that we are left alone and given space at this moment.'