‘Cringe, why hashtag for breakup’: AR Rahman criticised for adding #ARSairaBreakup on post announcing separation with Saira Banu [Video]

On Tuesday, AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, took the internet by storm when they announced their breakup.

The couple have decided to separate after 29 years of marriage citing tension has created an Insurmountable Gap for divorce Her lawyer released Saira’s announcement of separating from AR Rahman.

‘Cringe, why hashtag for breakup’: AR Rahman criticised for adding#ARSairaBreakup on post announcing separation with Saira Banu

Hours later, AR Rahman also confirmed the news with a statement on X (formerly Twitter). However, the music maestro received a lot of sympathy and support from fans, many of whom were puzzled by the use of a hashtag in the post.

“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 …