AR Rahman’s daughter addresses reports of his career break after separation

Award-winning composer AR Rahman’s daughter, singer Khatija Rahman, has rubbished reports of the musician taking a year-long break amid his separation news. After various tweets and reports claimed that the artiste would be taking a break, Khatija responded to the reports by sharing a post on X which read, “Please stop spreading such useless rumours.”
Rahman had earlier shared that he and his wife of 29 years, Saira Banu, would be separating. The news was shared by the artiste on November 19.

A screenshot of Khatija Rahman’s post

His post on X read, “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. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter (sic).”
On November 19, Saira Banu’s lawyer Vandana Shah released an official statement regarding the couple’s decision to part ways.
The statement read, “After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr AR Rahman. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time. Mrs Saira emphasised that she has taken this decision out of pain and agony. Mrs Saira requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time, as she navigates this difficult chapter in her life.”
The two got married in Chennai in 1995.