When AR Rahman opened up about his arranged marriage with Saira Banu: 'She was very quiet in those days, now she’s anything but quiet'
Published On : 2024-11-20T02:55:08+0530 [ IST ] |
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Oscar-winning music composerAR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu Saira Banuhave announced their separation after almost 29 years of marriage. The couple tied the knot in Chennai on March 12 1995 and are parents of three children - Khatija Raheema and Ame
AR Rahman Rahman previously shared insights into their relationship and their arranged marriage. In a chat with Simi Garewal Simi Garewalyears ago he explained how his mother played matchmaker due to his demanding work schedule.
In another interview Rahman recounted how his mother and sister introduced him to Saira Banu at a Sufi shrine in Chennai.
AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu call it quits
She was beautiful and gentle. We met for the first time on January 6 1995 on my twenty-eighth birthday. It was a brief meeting. After that we mostly chatted on the phone. Saira speaks Kutchi and English and I asked her in English if she wanted to marry me.
Their wedding day in 1995 remains a cherished memory for Rahman. “Saira and I were married in Chennai on March 12 1995 in the same building where I opened theAM Studios in 2006. I had a fixed smile on my face on my wedding day and at the end of those three hours I remember every muscle in my face
The couple raised three children together with their eldest daughterKhatija Rahmangetting married in 2022. Rahman shared a family photograph from the ceremony which poignantly included a portrait of his
Their union arranged by Rahman’s mother had been a cornerstone of his personal life alongside his illustrious career.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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Oscar-winning music composerAR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu Saira Banuhave announced their separation after almost 29 years of marriage. The couple tied the knot in Chennai on March 12 1995 and a
