AR Rahman is one of India’s most renowned singers and music composers. Also known as the ‘music maestro’, he has created music in multiple languages, including Hindi and Tamil. Some of his popular songs, like Lukka Chuppi, Maa Tujhe Salaam, Raanjhanaa, Kun Faya Kun, and Barso Re, have made a special place in people’s hearts. Given the massive admiration for the singer, fans were left concerned after the news of AR Rahman’s hospitalisation made headlines. Although the singer has been discharged, his estranged wife, Saira Banu, made a special request to the fans despite their separation announcement in 2024.
Saira Banu requests fans not to call her AR Rahman’s ex-wife
Several media houses shared updates about Saira Banu after AR Rahman was hospitalised in Chennai in March 15, 2025. They also tried to contact and address her as his ex-wife due to their separation announcement in November 2024. However, on March 16, 2025, Saira shared a special voice note for the Oscar-winning music composer’s fans and made a special request to them. In the voice note, she shared her good wishes and health update on AR Rahman and said:
“Assalamualaikum. I wish him a speedy recovery. I received the news that he had chest pain and underwent angiography, and by the grace of Allah, he is fine now; he is doing well.”