Saira Banu Opens Up About Her Break from AR Rahman, Calls Him a 'Gem of a Person'

Saira Banu recently opened up about why she decided to take a break from her husband, music composer AR Rahman. In a heartfelt voice note, she explained that she had been unwell for the past couple of months, which led to her decision. Saira expressed her trust in AR Rahman, calling him “a gem of a person” and urged people not to spread negativity about him.

“I’m currently in Bombay,” Saira said in the clip, “I’ve been physically unwell for the last couple of months. So, that’s why I wanted to take a break from AR. But I request everyone, especially YouTubers and the Tamil media, not to say anything bad about him. He is the best man in the world.” Saira emphasized that her decision had nothing to do with Rahman’s character, but rather her health.

She further explained that she had left Chennai for treatment, as she didn’t want to burden anyone, especially AR Rahman, with her health issues. “I knew if I stayed in Chennai, people would wonder where I was. I came to Bombay for my treatment. With AR’s busy schedule in Chennai, I didn’t want to disturb anyone, neither him nor my children,” she said.

Saira continued by sharing her deep trust in AR Rahman. "He is an amazing human being. Please let him be. I trust him with my life," she added. She urged people to stop spreading false claims about him and requested some space during this difficult time. She also mentioned that she had not yet made an official statement about their separation.

Saira ended her message by saying that she would return to Chennai after completing her treatment and once again requested that people stop tarnishing AR Rahman’s name. She reiterated that he is a “gem of a person.” Recently, the couple announced their separation after nearly 30 years of marriage, which they shared via a statement from Saira's lawyer.