We reported earlier at the moment that Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman was hospitalised after he complained of chest ache and was later discharged after a routine checkup. Now, the composer’s estranged spouse, Saira Bhanu, has launched a assertion wishing her husband a speedy restoration.
“Assalamualaikum. I wish him a speedy recovery. I received the news that he had undergone an angiography after complaining of chest pain. By the grace of Allah, he is doing well now,” she mentioned within the assertion.
Further, Saira requested media portals not to refer to her as Rahman’s ‘ex-wife’ since they’ve solely separated and aren’t divorced. “We are still husband and wife; it’s just that we are separated because I haven’t been doing well for over two years, and I didn’t want to stress him too much. But please don’t refer me as ‘ex-wife.’ We are separated but my prayers are always with him”
“I want to tell everyone, especially to his family, not to stress him too much and to take care of him,” added Saira.
Rahman and Saira introduced their separation in November 2024, ending their 29-year marriage. An announcement from Saira’s lawyer Vandana Shah had cited “significant emotional strain” as the explanation for the choice.
Earlier at the moment, Rahman was admitted to a non-public hospital in Chennai. A supply shut to the household additionally mentioned that he had complained of discomfort in his chest and that the docs have cited dehydration as the reason for the discomfort. The composer was later discharged following a routine checkup.
This comes simply weeks after Saira was hospitalised following a medical emergency and had to endure surgical procedure. Post her restoration, she acknowledged the unwavering help of her shut mates, together with sound designer Resul Pookutty and his spouse Shadia, as properly as Rahman. She thanked them for his or her kindness and encouragement, emphasizing her deal with a speedy restoration.
Saira and Rahman have three kids — Khatija Rahman, Raheema Rahman, and AR Ameen.
On the work entrance, Mr. Rahman composed the music for Vicky Kaushal’s blockbuster historic movie, Chhaava. The composer has Lahore 1947, Thug Life, and Tere Ishq Mein amongst different movies within the line-up.
Last month, the composer carried out alongside famend pop star Ed Sheeran on the latter’s live performance in Chennai. Several movies from the live performance confirmed Rahman and Ed jam to a remix of ‘Shape of You’ and ‘Urvashi Urvashi’
Published – March 16, 2025 04:52 pm IST
