Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, shocked fans by announcing their separation after 29 years of marriage just a few days ago. On Wednesday, November 27, the singer headed to Goa for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024, making his first public appearance since the separation announcement.

He attended the session Lata Mangeshkar Memorial Talk: Musical Theatre in India at the Kala Academy, where he spoke about the late legendary singer. AR Rahman was seen wearing a black and white printed suit, paired with black trousers. He completed his look with a stylish pair of sunglasses.

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AR Rahman has taken on the role of producer for Headhunting to Beatboxing, for which he attended a special screening of the documentary at IFFI, which has also been screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2024.

Speaking about the project, Rahman said, "Headhunting to Beatboxing (a musical documentary on the evolution of music in Nagaland) is a very inspirational tale. I visited and observed what was happening."

He added, "The evolution was so inspirational that I felt it was a story that could inspire many. Most people don't even know about this new Nagaland."

On November 20, AR Rahman shared his separation announcement on X and wrote, "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 also added the hashtag ARR Sairaa Breakup, for which, he was brutally trolled.

AR Rahman and Saira got married in 1995 and share three children—Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen.