AR Rahman issues defamation notice to ‘slanderers’ for 'baseless rumours’ after separation post
PTC News Desk: Music composer AR Rahman issued a legal notice on Saturday, days after announcing his separation from his wife, to individuals spreading defamatory and "objectionable" content about him and his family.
"Notice to all slanderers from ARR's Legal Team," Rahman posted on X. The notice gives a 24-hour window for the removal of such content and warns that failure to comply may result in legal consequences.
"My client informs the hatemongers and sharers of abusive content to remove the objectionable content within the next one hour and a maximum time duration of 24 hours," the notice stated.
The 57-year-old artist and his wife, Saira Banu, announced the end of their 29-year marriage. "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," he had written.
Soon after the announcement, bassist Mohini Dey, who worked frequently with Rahman, announced her split from partner Mark Kutsch, sparking rumours.
Rahman's legal team claims that the activities of these individuals not only tarnish his name but also create pain for his family. "This only shows the social media persons who intend to harm the reputation of my client are being content starved for their productions and are inventing highly imaginary and false stories to defame my client merely for their cheap short-lived publicity."
Rahman and Banu married in 1995 and have three children: daughters Khatija and Raheema, and son Ameen.
- With inputs from agencies
