AR Rahman and Saira Banu recently announced their divorce after 29 years of marriage. The couple has three children, which raises the question of who will get custody of the kids.
Vandana Shah, the lawyer representing Saira Banu in the divorce proceedings, has now discussed with whom the children will stay after the separation. She also opened up about whether reconciliation between the couple is possible.
Lawyer Vandana Shah Talks About the Custody of AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s Children
Vandana Shah recently interviewed Vicky Lalwani for his YouTube channel, discussing the custody of AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s children. The couple has three children: daughters Khatija and Raheema and son Ameen. Vandana revealed that the couple has yet to reach a custody decision.
She added that some children are adults who will decide who they want to stay with. “That’s not decided yet… It is yet to be decided… But some of them are adults; they are free to choose who they stay with,” Vandana said. She further talked about the alimony attached to the case, revealing that Saira Banu is not interested in the financial aspects of the divorce.
Will AR Rahman and Saira Banu Reconcile?
When asked if there is a possibility of reconciliation between AR Rahman and Saira Banu, Vandana Shah said there is still a chance. “I have not said that reconciliation is not possible. I am an eternal optimist who always talks about love and romance.”
“The joint statement is quite clear. It talks about pain and separation. It’s a long marriage, and much thought has come into this decision, but nowhere have I said reconciliation is impossible”.
AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their split earlier this month after 29 years of marriage. They had tied the knot in 1995. “Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time,” the couple’s joint statement read at the time.
