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AR Rahman’s kids, Ameen and Raheema, break silence on parents’ separation after 29 years of marriage AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu decided to part ways after nearly thirty years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in an arranged marriage in 1995, said in a statement through Saira’s lawyer Vandana Shah revealing the emotional strain that led to their decision. Later, on Tuesday night Rahman also took to his X handle and shared the news with his fans. ”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,” he wrote.

After Laapataa Ladies, Hindi film ‘Santosh’ gets selected for Oscar 2025 but there’s a twist Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for Oscar 2025. And now just two days later, another Hindi film has succeeded in getting this honour. Sandhya Suri’s film ‘Santosh’ has been selected by the UK as the Best International Feature Film for the Oscars 2025. Indian actresses Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar are playing the lead roles in this film.

Former cricketer and actor Salil Ankola’s mother found dead in Pune flat, probe underway Former cricketer and actor Salil Ankola’s mother died on Friday. Her dead body was found in his flat in Pune. At present, a team of Pune police has reached at Salil’s house. Investigation of the case has started. Salil also took to his Instagram profile to share a photo of his mother, confirming her death. ‘Good bye Mom,’ read his caption.