A.R. Rahman’s ex-wife Saira Banu unveils reason behind divorce

A.R. Rahman’s estranged wife Saira Banu has opened about the reason behind her divorce from the singer.

Saira shared a voice note, saying: “This is Saira Rahman here. I'm currently in Bombay. I've been physically unwell for the last couple of months. So that's the reason I just wanted to take a break from A.R."

"But I would request the entire YouTube YouTubers, the Tamil Media, please please do not say anything bad against him. He's a gem of a person, the best man in the world."

She also added, "Yes, it's it's just because of, my health issues I had to leave Chennai."

"I'm going ahead with my treatment, and this wouldn't have been possible with AR's busy schedule in Chennai, and I didn't want to disturb anybody, neither my children nor him."

The Kun Faya Kun vocalist's former partner went on spilling sweet words for the 57-year-old as she stated, "He's an amazing human being. And all I would request is please just let him be the way he is. He is not linked with, I trust him with my life. That's how much I love him, and that's how much he does."

She concluded with sharing that she will be returning to Chennai once her treatment ends. She further requested to refrain from spoiling the singer's reputation, mentioning he is a wonderful individual.

For the unknown, A.R Rahman and Saira Banu officially announced their divorce after 29 years of togetherness, mentioning 'significant emotional strain in their relationship'.