Indian music maestro AR Rahman shocked the entertainment industry after her wife Saira Banu announced divorce after 29 years. The official statement came on Tuesday night when Saira Banus advocate Vandana Shah made their separation public. A.R Rahmans son Ameen opens up about his parents separation The official statement read 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 requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time. After the couple made the headlines on social media AR Rahmans son AR Ameen publicly addressed their parents divorce. Ameen on his Instagram story penned We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding. Take a look at AR Ameens Instagram story: Rahman describes what kind of wife he wanted Many may not know that AR Rahman asked his mother to search him for a simple wife who wouldnt interfere with his passion for music. In one of his conversations with Simi Garewal Rahman revealed that his mother had arranged a marriage for him. Rahman said To be honest I didn’t have time to search for a bride. I was busy with films including Rangeela in Bombay. But I knew it was the right time to get married. I was 29 and told my mother Find me a bride. The Oscar winner also mentioned to his mother that he wanted a wife who would support his passion for music. When Rahman spoke about his equation with Saira Banu After announcing her separation from AR Rahman another viral statement by the music director caught the attention of the public. In one of his interviews with Rahmaniac.com Rahman opened up about his equation with his wife Saira Banu. The music legend said In 1994 when I was about twenty-seven I decided that it was time to get married. For some reason I started to feel old. [smiles] My mother and my sister Fathima saw Saira for the first time at the shrine of the Sufi saint Moti Baba in Chennai. It was all very easy (sic). For the unversed Saira Banu and AR Rahman share three beautiful children Khatija Raheema and son Ameen.