AR Rahman Issues Defamation Notice Following Separation Announcement Amid Rumours

Days after announcing his separation from his wife, music composer AR Rahman issued a legal notice addressing individuals spreading defamatory and "objectionable" content about him and his family. Sharing the notice on X, Rahman wrote, "Notice to all slanderers from ARR's Legal Team." The notice demands the removal of such content within 24 hours, warning of legal action if not complied with.

"My client informs the hatemongers and sharers of abusive contents to remove the objectionable content within the next one hour and a maximum time duration of 24 hours," the notice stated.

The 57-year-old musician and his wife, Saira Banu, had earlier announced the end of their 29-year marriage. "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," Rahman shared in a heartfelt post on X.

Following this announcement, bassist Mohini Dey, a frequent collaborator of Rahman, also revealed her separation from her husband, Mark Kutsch, fueling speculation online.

Rahman's legal team condemned the actions of those spreading false narratives, stating these attempts not only tarnish his reputation but also cause distress to his family. "This only shows that some individuals on social media are inventing highly imaginative and false stories to defame my client for cheap, short-lived publicity," the notice read.

Rahman and Banu, who married in 1995, share three children: daughters Khatija and Raheema and son Ameen.