Mumbai: Following the announcement of their divorce by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A. R. Rahman and his wife Saira Banu, their daughter Raheema posted a cryptic message on "hardship," labeling it as “verses to live by.”
Raheema shared the message on her Instagram stories, accompanied by a scenic view from her window. She captioned: “Through every hardship, there is ease. -Your Lord is going to give you & you will be satisfied. Verses to live by.”
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The couple, who have three children—Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen—revealed their separation on November 19 after 29 years of marriage. Saira cited emotional strain as the reason behind the split. Her lawyer, Vandana Shah, released a statement confirming the couple's decision to part ways.
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The statement reads, “After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr AR Rahman. 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”.
“Mrs Saira emphasised that she has taken this decision out of pain and agony. Mrs Saira requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time, as she navigates this difficult chapter in her life”, it added.
A day later, the musician penned a lengthy note, where he said it was a 'shattering' decision. He also shared that the couple had hoped to reach the “grand thirty.”
Talking about how their relationship saw an 'unseen end', Rahman took to X, formerly called Twitter and wrote: “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,” it said. “To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter. #arrsairaabreakup”
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Published: 21 Nov 2024, 10:49 am IST
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