In a heartfelt announcement, A.R. Rahman and his wife, Saira, have revealed their decision to separate after nearly 30 years of marriage. A statement issued through their lawyer highlighted the emotional strain in their relationship as the reason for the split, with both parties acknowledging the deep pain involved in the decision. Despite their love for each other, they expressed that the difficulties in their relationship had become too overwhelming to overcome.
Rahman, who won an Oscar for his music in Slumdog Millionaire, shared his sorrow over not reaching the milestone of "the grand thirty" in their marriage, reflecting on the emotional toll of broken relationships. The couple, married in 1995, are parents to three children—Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen. Their son, Ameen, also shared a message asking the public to respect their privacy.
This news comes after years of emotional strain between the two, with Rahman previously sharing insights into their arranged marriage in an interview from 2012. Rahman revealed he was too focused on his music career to search for a bride and asked his mother to find a suitable partner for him, leading to his marriage to Saira. Despite this difficult moment, Rahman expressed hope that there is meaning in the "shattering" of their relationship, while seeking privacy as they navigate this challenging chapter in their lives.
Kuberaa, the emotional social drama and thriller directed by Sekhar Kammula, has proven to be a massive hit at the box office. The film, which stars Dhanush and Nagarjuna, has been receiving rave reviews, and its post-release word-of-mouth has further propelled its success. The movie has already crossed the 100 crore mark in worldwide gross within just five days of its release, marking a significant milestone in its journey.
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Awarapan 2 Teaser Revives Emraan Hashmi’s Shivam Pandit Emraan Hashmi is back as Shivam Pandit in the teaser of Awarapan 2, bringing the brooding intensity of the 2007 cult film into a darker sequel built around vengeance, romance and heartbreak. The teaser, released on Monday, June 29, 2026, marks 19 years since Awarapan first reached theatres and gives fans a first look at the expanded world of the sequel. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt, the film also features Disha Pat
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When you need something to make your heart feel good or make your cheeks hurt from laughing too much, nothing compares to anything more than a great comedy. With the promise to thoroughly entertain its audience, aha, the 100% local entertainment OTT platform offers a light-hearted family comedy show, Comedy Stock Exchange premiering from December 2nd, 2022. With the popular comedians bringing out the show’s flavor, here we have film writer and star director Anil Ravipudi
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Mega duo Niharika Konidela and her brother Varun Tej have announced that they are campaigning for their uncle Pawan Kalyan's JanaSena outfit in the coming elections season in Andhra Pradesh. Last week, Varun Tej had confirmed that he will be coming out to campaign for JSP at the command of his uncle Pawan Kalyan. It looked certain that he would campaign for JSP. Now, Niharika Konidela has communicated to the media that she will certainly take part in the political camp
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Mahesh Babu sustained three big tragedies this year with the passing of his brother Ramesh, mother Indira, and father Krishna. He is still recovering from the passing of superstar Krishna, who sadly breathed his last on the 15th of this month. Shortly after the passing of Krishna, Mahesh shared a note on social media, in which he wrote “And all that i looked up to and all that really mattered are gone just like that. But strangely, I feel this strength in me that I never
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Upcoming Theatrical Releases to Watch Out For Prepare for an exciting weekend at the cinemas with a stellar lineup of movies that promise action, drama, and edge-of-the-seat storytelling. Here's a look at three highly anticipated films releasing in theatres: 1. Game Changer
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The makers of Sai Dharam Tej’s Virupaksha have unveiled the first glimpse video of the film and it goes on to confirm that the Karthik Varma directorial is a mystical rural drama. One of the mainstays in the video is Jr NTR’s voiceover. His trademark vocal renditions give an introduction to the theory behind superstitions and rural belief systems. Then comes the action part with Sai Dharam Tej. He looks a shade skimmer in the glimpse video and there
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"Pushpa Part 2: The Rule" is generating significant buzz as one of Tollywood's most anticipated films. Following the sensational success of the first part, which featured a special song by Samantha that captured nationwide attention, there are reports that Shraddha Kapoor will perform a special song in the sequel. Shraddha, who gained fame in Telugu cinema with her debut in "Saaho," is riding high after the success of "Stree 2." Her involvement in &
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Zee Studios and Wunderbar Films, officially announce their new project that marks the second collaboration of actor Dhanush and filmmaker Mari Selvaraj, who together have enthralled audiences with their magnum opus film ‘Karnan’. Marking the second anniversary of this critically-acclaimed and commercially successful movie, Zee Studios South and Wunderbar Films are elated to announce this new project. This yet-to-be-titled project will be one of the highest-budget m
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After a rather long production period, Ram Charan is finally down with Game Changer which is likely to be hitting the theaters towards the end of this month. As per the latest update from the team, the filming for Game Changer is set to be wrapped up at the earliest. In fact, the portion featuring Ram Charan has been wrapped up already. The portion featuring Charan has been completely shot and
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