Amid the ongoing divorce rumours surrounding Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, fans were left in shock upon learning about AR Rahman and Saira Banu's separation. Check reactions here. Published: November 20, 2024 12:01 PM IST By It seems like divorce is becoming a recurring theme in Bollywood.

Recently, we’ve been hearing ongoing rumours about Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s separation. While fans were still grappling with the lack of clarity or confirmation from the family, another shocking piece of news surfaced on Tuesday, November 19: AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu officially announced their divorce. The couple took to social media to share their legal separation, leaving netizens stunned as no one saw it coming.

Until this announcement, there had been no indication that AR Rahman and Saira were facing challenges in their marriage. AR Rahman and Saira parted ways after being in marriage for 29 years. They share three children, one son and two daughters.

As the news of the separation was released, fans and social media users started pouring their opinions on the matter. One of the internet users expressed disbelief at the separation, questioning why Saira would part ways with a man she once described as a “gem of India.” Another user reflected on how times have changed, recalling Saira’s past admiration for AR Rahman, with a humorous reference to a statement she might have made years ago.

The other user said, “Alag hone ka trend hai, kabhi Aishwarya.