Music maestro A R Rahman and Saira Banu ended their 29-year-long marriage on Tuesday. Saira's lawyer Vandana Shah revealed the news through social media. The news shocked Rahman’s loyal fans but more confirmation came after the musician penned an emotional note regarding the same.

And now, the internet is all over the news and Saira’s brother-in-law actor Rahman’s words on the musician are running rounds on social media.

“A R Rahman and Saira went to a hill station for their honeymoon. At midnight I dialed her and enquired about Rahman. She said he was not in the room but has opted for the adjacent room to dedicate time to compose a tune using Veena.” Said actor Rahman.

A R Rahman and Saira got married in 1995. In many interviews, the musician has shed light on their arranged marriage and how his mother ended up finding Saira for him. Rahman had three demands: an educated, music-loving, humane wife and Saira filled the conditions perfectly.

The couple has three children namely Khatija, Rahima and Ameen.