Mumbai: The news of A R Rahman and Saira Banu’s divorce, after 29 years of marriage, came as a shock for the fans.
However, the reason for their divorce is not yet known.
Meanwhile, the couple’s lawyer Vandana Shah explained why Bollywood marriages don’t last long, on the Chill Hour podcast.
“Their (Bollywood) lives are very different. I don’t think infidelity is the cause of a lot of breakdowns in marriages. What is the cause of that marriage breakdown? One is boredom in a marriage because you have seen it all. They move on from one marriage to another because of boredom and that is very peculiar to Bollywood and super-rich families,” she said.
“Secondly, I think they live very different sexual lives which are not out there. The expectations from a sex life are much higher than maybe a normal person’s marriage… Third, adultery happens and one-night stands really don’t matter as much. I’m not a part of Bollywood, I’m just saying from whatever cases have come to me. The main issues are boredom, not being given enough importance or having to listen to others who are not part of the marriage. Others can be the mother, the brother who is providing or the father-in-law,” she added.
When asked about AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s divorce, Vandana told ETimes, “Every long marriage goes through ups and downs, and I am extremely happy that if it has come to an end, it has done so in a dignified manner. Both Rahman and Saira will continue to support each other and wish each other well.”
Refusing to disclose the details of A R Rahman and Banu’s separation, she said, “Both of them are extremely genuine, and this decision was not taken lightly. It is not what you would call a sham marriage.”
Watch Vandana’s interview here:
Vandana Shah, one of India’s top divorce lawyer talks about celebrity marriages. Any guesses about the South Indian film star she is referring to?
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AR Rahman and Saira Banu got married in 1995. They three kids together, two daughters- Khatija and Rahima, and a son named- Ameen Rahman.
The couple announced their separation on November 19.
