AR Rahman and Saira Banu's daughters Raheema and Khatija Rahman react to parents' divorce, 'Greatly appreciate it if...'

AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced divorce after being married for 29 years. They have three children - two daughters and one son.

AR Rahman and Saira Banu's divorce story has shocked many. The couple got hitched in the year 1995 and they remained to be together for 29-long-years. They enjoyed the marital bliss and were papped together at major events. AR Rahman often shared pictures and selfies clicked with his wifey on social media. They event attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding in July and happily posed together. So the separation announcement has shocked all. Now, AR Rahman and Saira Banu's daughters have also reacted to the news.

AR Rahman's kids demand privacy as parents announce divorce

After a joint statement was shared by AR Rahman and Saira Banu's team and it made its way to entertainment news, their kids took to social media to ask for privacy in this tough time. AR Rahman and Saira Banu's daughter Raheema took to her Insta stories and wrote, "I would greatly appreciate it if this matter would be treated with utmost privacy and respect. Thank you for your consideration." Similarly, Khatija also asked her fans and followers to grant them the privacy in this time. She thanked all for understanding.

Saira Banu and AR Rahman also have a son named AR Rameen. He also took to social media to request for privacy. He even reposted the statement made by the ace musician about his divorce on social media. After the divorce announcement was made, AR Rahman took to his social media account and penned a note saying that he and Saira had hoped to reach the grand thirty but God seem to have had a different plan. His message read, "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."