AR Rahman and Saira Banu have officially called it quits after 29 years of marriage. Despite requesting privacy during this challenging time, people began to fabricate stories around their separation.

Reacting to her former husband AR Rahman's name being linked to his bassist Mohini Dey, Saira Banu said, "I kindly request you to stop all the false allegations against him."

AR Rahman's ex-wife Saira Banu urges everyone to not tarnish the composer's image. She revealed that she has moved to Mumbai due to health reasons and he's the best man in the world. She further added that she even trusts Rahman with her life!

Mohini Dey finally breaks silence on rumours linking her divorce to AR Rahman and Saira Banu's separation: 'I have to...'

Coincidentally, Mohini Dey, a bassist who has toured with AR Rahman for years, also announced her separation from Mark Hartsuch on the same day

Speaking to the Republic World, Saira Banu’s lawyer, Vandana Shah, dismissed any connection between the two divorces. “There is no connection at all. Saira and Mr Rahman made this decision on their own,” Shah clarified. She emphasized that the separation was a mutual and thoughtful decision, taken after much consideration.

AR Rahman announced his divorce with Saira Banu after 29 years of marriage and soon after him, even his bassist, Mohini Dey announced separation from husband. This left fans wonder if Rahman’s divorce has a link to Mohini. Now, Rahman and Saira Banu's divorce lawyer, Vandana Shah has finally revealed it all.

Lawyer Vandana Shah has spoken about music composer AR Rahman using a hashtag in his tweet while announcing his separation from his wife, Saira Banu. Speaking with Bollywood Bubble, Vandana said that a hashtag "should be treated with the same kind of disregard" such as a semicolon.

A day after Rahman issued a stark warning against the people posting defamatory content against them, Banu released a statement addressing the false rumours circulating online and tarnishing Rahman and her family's image.

In a voice note shared by her lawyer Vandana Shah, Saira, where she interestingly referred to herself as "Saira Rahman" and shared that she trusts AR Rahman.

Saira Banu, ex-wife of renowned composer AR Rahman, has defended him amidst rumors surrounding their separation. Citing health reasons for her move to Mumbai, she praised Rahman as the "best man in the world" and urged the media to respect their privacy.