AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announce separation after 29 years of marriage

A.R. Rahman and Saira Banu tied the knot in 1995 and share three grown-up children: Khatija, Raheema and Ameen. - AP

KUALA LUMPUR: Oscar-winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have announced their separation after almost three decades of marriage.

According to the Hindustan Times, Saira's lawyer Vandana Shah released an official statement on Tuesday (Nov 19), regarding the couple's decision to separate.