Saira Banu (A. R. Rahman’s wife) Age, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Bio/Wiki
Famous For Being the wife of A. R. Rahman
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters– 163 cm
in meters– 1.63 m
in feet & inches– 5’ 4”
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Golden Brown
Personal Life
Date of Birth 20 December 1973 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2020) 47 Years
Zodiac sign Sagittarius
Nationality Indian
Hometown Kutch, Gujarat
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Marriage Date 12 March 1995
Family
Husband/Spouse A. R. Rahman (music composer, singer, and songwriter)
Parents Father– Abdul Sattar (worked as a pilot with the Indian Airlines and Saudi Airlines)
Mother– Name Not Known
Children Son– A. R. Ameen (playback singer)
Daughter(s)– 2
• Khatija Rahman (musician and director-trustee at A. R. Rahman Foundation)
• Rahima Rahman
Siblings She has two sisters. One of her sisters, Meher, is married to the South Indian actor Rashim Rehman.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Saira Banu

  • A. R. Rahman, the highly skilled Indian singer, music composer, and songwriter, is married to Saira Banu.
  • According to News 18, she came into this world in a family belonging to the upper-middle-class.
  • In 1995, she entered into an arranged marriage with A. R. Rahman. Prior to tying the knot, A. R. expressed his desire to wed a woman possessing three specific qualities: beauty, education, and humility. One day, A. R.’s mother spotted a girl named Meher at a mosque, who happened to be Saira’s younger sister. Intrigued by Meher, A. R.’s mother, accompanied by his sisters, paid a visit to Meher’s home in order to propose marriage. However, upon seeing Saira at the house, A. R.’s mother was instantly captivated by her and determined that she would be the perfect match for her son. This led to Saira Banu’s wedding picture.
  • Before marrying him, Saira was already a fan of A. R. Rahman’s music, and one of her beloved songs by him was “Urvasi Urvasi” from the Tamil movie ‘Kadhalan’ (1994).
  • During the interview, A. R. discussed his marriage plans with Saira. He expressed,

If we hadn’t discussed it before getting married, we probably would have ended our relationship a long time ago. That was my way of expressing my thoughts to her. I had made it clear that if we ever had plans for dinner and a lively song played, we would have to change our plans. She’s always full of energy and enjoys upbeat music. Whenever I start to lean towards more spiritual music, she reminds me that there will be plenty of time for that later.”

  • During the interview, Saira disclosed that she inquired about two specific aspects prior to marrying Rahman: his English proficiency and driving abilities.
  • Saira thoroughly enjoys embarking on midnight motorcycle rides alongside her spouse.
  • Asianet Newsable reports that A. R. Rahman, during a talk show, intervened to prevent Saira from performing on a public stage, as stated by certain media sources. [2]
  • During an interview, Rahman revealed that the concept of creating the virtual reality film ‘Le Musk’ (2017) originated from his wife Saira. Additionally, he expressed that

During a conversation with my wife, Saira Banu, who has a fondness for perfumes, she suggested that I create a movie centered around this topic. This idea intrigued me, and initially, I considered the concept of a theater with projections and scent enhancements to further immerse the audience. However, within three months, someone presented me with a headset, and my wife proposed the idea of utilizing virtual reality (VR) instead, as it is a rapidly evolving technology. Intrigued by the possibilities, I decided to embark on this experimental journey. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and now plan to explore and create more projects using VR technology.

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