AR Rahman and Saira Banu made a heart-wrenching announcement on November 19, 2024, declaring their divorce after 29 years of marriage. The couple, who were about to mark their 30th year together, had always been a symbol of love and togetherness. Their sudden separation, a complete shock to their fans, was a stark reminder that life is unpredictable. Saira Banu’s lawyer, Vandana Shah, issued a joint statement on the couple’s behalf, confirming their decision to part ways.
Saira Banu’s lawyer reveals how much alimony is involved in the couple’s divorce
AR Rahman is one of the wealthiest music composers in the film fraternity who has worked in both the Hindi and South industries. He also has an Oscar under his name and is respected by his fans. Coming to wealth, AR Rahman owns a net worth of around Rs 1,728 crores and Rs 2,000 crores. And if his wife demands alimony, then half of it will go under her name. Talking about the dame, Saira Banu’s lawyer stated:
“Not as yet. It has not come to this stage yet. It would be an amicable divorce.”
Saira’s lawyer, Vandana, cleared the air and revealed that her client would not take any alimony. The divorce is an amicable settlement, and the duo have decided to part ways due to emotional differences. Henceforth, Saira will not be charging any alimony from her ex-husband, AR Rahman.
Saira Banu’s lawyer if her and AR Rahman’s split has a connection to his bassist, Mohini Dey’s divorce from her husband
For the unversed, Mohinis is AR Rahman’s bassist, who has performed with him for years and in over 40 shows, also announced her divorce from her husband a few hours after the music composer’s split news broke on the internet. Netizens started speculating about foul play involved in the duo’s divorce, and Saira’s lawyer cleared the air. In her words:
“There is no connection at all. Saira and Mr. Rahman made this decision on their own. Every long marriage goes through ups and downs, and I am extremely happy that if it has come to an end, it has done so in a dignified manner. Both Rahman and Saira will continue to support each well. Both of them are extremely genuine, and this decision was not taken lightly. It is not what you would call a sham marriage.”
Vandana clarified that Saira and AR Rahman are separating owing to their incorrigible differences, and no third party is involved. The duo are separating in a dignified manner, and they will continue to support each other.
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