Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman was discharged from Apollo Hospital today after being admitted last night due to health concerns. While fans breathed a sigh of relief, the musician’s estranged wife, Saira Banu, made headlines by clarifying that she is not his ex-wife.
Saira addressed the situation through a voice note on Sunday, beginning with a warm Salam. “Assalamualaikum. I wish him a speedy recovery. I received the news that he had chest pain and underwent angiography. By the grace of Allah, he is fine now and doing well,” she said.
However, it was her next statement that caught everyone’s attention. “I want to tell all of you that we are not officially divorced. We are still husband and wife, just separated because I was unwell for the last two years. Please don’t call me ‘ex-wife.’ My prayers are always with him,” she added, urging Rahman’s family to take good care of him.
Ramzan Fasting Led to Health Scare
Earlier today, Rahman’s spokesperson revealed that his hospitalization was due to dehydration, aggravated by fasting for Ramzan. “He returned from London yesterday and felt unwell, so he went for a check-up last night. Doctors confirmed it was dehydration, nothing more serious,” the spokesperson told NDTV.
Fans had been worried when reports emerged about Rahman undergoing an angiography. However, with his condition now stable, he is expected to resume his regular activities soon.
Love, Loss, and Lingering Bonds
Rahman and Saira Banu, who were married for 29 years, announced their separation last year. The couple share three children—son AR Ameen and daughters Khatija and Raheema. When news of their split surfaced, Rahman expressed his heartbreak in a poignant post on X (formerly Twitter).
“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,” he wrote, thanking friends for respecting their privacy.
While the couple remains apart, Saira’s latest statement suggests that their bond isn’t entirely broken. And as Rahman recovers, one thing is clear—music and emotions continue to intertwine in his life, both on and off the stage.