“A.R. Rahman Speaks from the Heart: On Love, Healing, and the Gift of Being Seen”

In a rare and deeply personal moment, global music icon A.R. Rahman has opened up about two intensely scrutinized chapters of his life—his health scare and the quiet decision to part ways with his wife of 29 years, Saira Banu. With grace, honesty, and his signature calm, Rahman offered a window into his world, revealing the human beneath the legend.

Recently, social media and tabloids alike buzzed with concern when news broke of Rahman being hospitalized. Speculations flew—many feared the worst. But the truth, as the maestro himself shared in a heartfelt interview, was far simpler.

“I had been fasting and had recently switched to a vegetarian diet,” Rahman explained. “It led to a gastric episode, nothing more. But before I knew it, headlines were swirling. It was overwhelming… and strangely beautiful, to feel that wave of love from people around the world.”

This sincere acknowledgment struck a chord—not because it was dramatic, but because it was so disarmingly real. In an age of sensationalism, Rahman’s truth was refreshingly grounded. His fans, many of whom have followed his journey for decades, were reassured—not just of his recovery, but of the depth of connection they share with him.

But Rahman didn’t stop there.

With quiet dignity, he also addressed the emotional wave of public attention around his separation from Saira Banu—a topic that had sparked countless assumptions, despite the couple’s clear request for privacy. Together for nearly three decades, Rahman and Banu had announced their decision to part ways as a mutual, respectful transition—not a dramatic rupture.

“People care. That’s the silver lining in all the noise,” Rahman reflected. “Sometimes, I feel like I’ve been turned into a kind of superhero by the public. But in truth, everyone is a superhero in their own world—just trying to rise, heal, and keep going.”

This deep sense of gratitude and humility is what inspired the name of his upcoming global tour—“Wonderment.”

“It really is a wonder to be loved like this. To be seen not just as a composer or performer, but as a human being.”

Through storms of personal transformation and public gaze, Rahman continues to lead with music—and now, with more vulnerability than ever. His story isn’t just about fame, heartbreak, or healing. It’s about the courage to move through life with heart, even when the world is watching.

And perhaps, that’s the true melody he’s always been composing.