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RUBY ZAIDI
In an interaction with the media
A.R. Rahman how he met Saira for the first time, Aahman told Rahmaniac.com, “In 1994, when I was about twenty-seven, I decided it was time to get married. For some reason, I started to feel old. [smiles] I was always shy and never talked much to girls. I met many young women singers in my studio when we used to work but we concentrated fully on our work. Saira and I met in a shrine.
A R Rahman and Saira Banu’s separation after 29 years of marriage has been making headlines, with Saira stating on Tuesday night. The statement, published by India Today, revealed that the decision stemmed from emotional strain and challenges that had become “insurmountable” over time.
As fans process the news, a throwback interview of A R Rahman with Rahmaniac.com has gone viral, shedding light on his marriage and family life. Rahman opened up about the early days of his marriage, discussing how his South Indian family adjusted to his wife’s Gujarati background. He shared, “You know it’s always difficult for any family to adjust to anyone new coming into the fold. Like all mothers, my mother was possessive about me, and as we all lived together as a joint family, a period of adjustment was necessary.
After so many years of our marriage, it seems Saira was caged in, now if she wanna live freely then freedom should be the priority.
I pray for her prosperity and happiness. She is good and beautiful.