AR Rahman, renowned singer-composer, and Saira Banu shocked their fans after announcing their divorce on November 19. They were married for 30 years and have three children. This news came as a shock to many and the ‘Lukka Chuppi’ singer and his children have finally broken their silence on the divorce. AR Rahman penned an emotional note on X (formerly Twitter), whereas, his children asked for privacy in the difficult times. 

AR Rahman wrote on X, “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.”

“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…

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 19, 2024

Meanwhile, his children wrote on their Instagram stories, “We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for understanding.”