Singer and music director AR Rahman and estranged wife Saira Banu grabbed headlines after the couple parted ways after ending their relationship after 29 years. The couple welcomed three kids two daughters and a son. On November 19 2024 the couple shook the entertainment industry after their unexpected divorce. However the music director finally broke his silence on parting ways with his estranged wife Saira Banu. When AR Rahman and Saira Banu ended their marriage it naturally got a lot of people talking. There was plenty of gossip and public attention around their divorce. In a recent chat with India Today Rahman finally opened up about it. He said that instead of letting the attention get to him he chose to see it positively. For him it showed that people truly care and still have a lot of love for him. Talking about the experience Rahman revealed I’ve faced my ups and downs and that’s the truth. Each one of us has a special quality—they are a superhero in their own home. But I was made a superhero by my fans. That’s why I have named my upcoming tour ‘Wonderment’ because it’s a wonder that I receive so much love and blessings from people (sic). For those who may not know AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their separation on November 19 2024. It was a mutual decision and the reason given was the emotional strain their relationship had been under. In a report by India Today Saira Banu’s lawyer shared that the choice to end the marriage wasn’t an easy one. She said it was a really tough step for Saira and letting go of such a long relationship came with a lot of pain. Speaking about it the lawyer said 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 (sic). Taking it to X (formerly known as Twitter) AR Rahman announced his split from his ex-wife Saira Banu. The music composer penned 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.