Ever since AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their divorce, there has been talk linking the award-winning musician with his bassist Mohini Dey, who coincidentally announced the end of her marriage on the same day. Now, Mohini has reacted to all the chatter. Read also: AR Rahman’s son Amin dismisses ‘baseless’ rumors on divorce, compares father to a child
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Mohini took to Instagram Stories to address what was being said about her divorce, indirectly addressing the link-up rumors with the Oscar-winning musician. She shared that she has been declining all the interview requests coming her way. Mohini has performed with Rahman for years.
He wrote, “I have been receiving a large number of requests for interviews and I know exactly what it is, so I have to respectfully decline each one as I am not interested in absolute BS. I believe my energy is not worth spending on rumors. Please, respect my privacy.”
Earlier in the day, AR Rahman’s son Amin strongly condemned “baseless” rumors linking his parents’ separation to bassist Mohini Dey.
Amin said through a post on his Instagram, “My father is a legend not only for his incredible contributions but for the values, respect and love he has earned over the years. It is disappointing to see false and baseless rumors being spread. Let us all remember the importance of truth and respect when speaking about someone’s life and legacy. Please avoid engaging in or spreading such misinformation. Let’s respect and protect their dignity and the incredible impact they have had on all of us. #EPI (sic).”
In her Instagram Stories, her daughter Rahima shared a statement that read, “Always remember…rumors are spread by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” She then wrote, “Honestly, get a life.”
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Earlier this week, AR Rahman and Saira announced their separation after 29 years of marriage, citing ‘significant emotional strain in their relationship’. The couple married in 1995 and are the parents of three children, Khatija, Rahima and Ameen. The couple requested privacy in a joint statement shared by their lawyer.
“After many years of marriage, Saira and her husband AR Rahman have taken the difficult decision to separate from each other. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, Despite this, the couple has taken the difficult decision to separate from each other as the stress and difficulties have created a huge gap between them, which neither party feels able to bridge at this time. Read the joint statement. The separation was first announced in a statement, followed by a joint statement.
The couple married in 1995 and have three children. Their lawyer has said the couple are aiming for an amicable divorce.