After AR Rahman, His Bassist Mohini Dey Announces Separation From Husband Requests, ‘No Judgements’

AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu decided to part ways after being married for 29 years. The news of their separation was announced by Saira’s attorney on November 19. Hours after the split was announced, Rahman’s bassist Mohini Dey took to her Instagram account to share the news of her divorce.

On the wee hours of November 19, bass player Mohini Dey took to her Instagram account to share a note announcing her split with her husband Mark Hartsuch. In a joint post on Instagram, she wrote, “With a heavy heart, Mark and I announce that we have separated. First, as a commitment to our friends and family, this is a mutual understanding between us. While we remain great friends, we both have decided that we want different things in life and separation through mutual agreement was the best way to proceed.”

She added that the duo will continue to work together despite their separation. Mohini wrote, “We will still be working on several projects together, including MaMoGi and Mohini Dey groups. We have always prided ourselves on working well together and that will not be stopping any time soon.” She ended the note by writing, “The big thing we want to wish is love to everyone out there in the world. We appreciate your support in all of the ways you have given it to us. Please honour the decision we have made by being positive towards us at this time and respecting our privacy. We would appreciate no judgements.”

After AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. The Oscar award-winning composer penned a heartfelt note, where he called it a ‘shattering’ decision and that they had hoped to reach the “grand thirty.” It was on November 19, when the news about A. R. Rahman and Saira Banu parting ways started doing the rounds after the latter issued a statement over divorce. It was reported that Saira cited emotional strain as the cause behind the divorce. The strain has led to an insurmountable gap between the couple.

Saira’s lawyer Vandana Shah has released an official statement with regards to the couple’s decision to separate. It was in 1995 when Rahman and Saira tied the knot through an arranged marriage. They are parents to daughters Khatija, Raheema, and son Ameen. Rahman’s son AR Ameen, who is also a singer, took to the Stories section of his Instagram and requested everyone to respect their privacy.