AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, stunned fans on Tuesday evening as they announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. Saira first announced that they were separating in a statement released by her lawyer. Rahman soon confirmed the news with a statement of his own on X (formerly Twitter).
However, even as the composer received sympathy and support from fans, many were puzzled by the use of a hashtag in the post. ( Also read: AR Rahman pens emotional note after announcing separation from wife Saira; says ‘they hoped to complete 30 years but..
.’ ) AR Rahman's tweet on separation Taking to X a little after midnight in the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, Rahman wrote, “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts.
Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter.” The Oscar-winning composer ended the tweet with a bouquet emoji followed by a puzzling hashtag: #arrsairaabreakup (AR Saira breakup).
This hashtag confused many fans, and some even criticised Rahman for what they saw as his insensitivity. The internet reacts One fan tweeted, "Who starts a hashtag for a breakup." Another added, "Irony died a thousand deaths.
Dude wants privacy but starts a hashtag trend for his divorce." Other.