<p>AR Rahman and Saira Banu's divorce was a major shock to many. Earlier this week, the couple announced their separation after a long marriage of 29 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the news of the divorce was made public, the couple has faced heavy trolling from netizens, who have been continuously bashing the celebrity couple.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid all of this, Rahman and Banu's daughter Raheema addressed the rumours as she slammed the trollers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking her Instagram stories, Raheema shared a statement that read, “Always remember… Rumours are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Along with the post, she wrote, “Honestly, get a life.”</p>

<p>In another Instagram story, she shared a post of news about Rahman winning a Hollywood Music in Media Award for the background score of<em> Aadujeevitham.</em><br />
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<p>Sharing the report, she wrote, “You will always be our King and our leader'' along with hashtags “haters gonna hate” and “potatoes gonna potate.”</p>

<p>Earlier, Rahman and Saira’s two children Khatija and Ameen also shared a statement urging for privacy during this tough time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram stories, Ameen wrote, “We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding.”</p>

<p>On November&nbsp;19, AR Rahman's wife Saira announced their separation from the music composer.</p>

<p>The official statement read, “After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr AR Rahman. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. 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. Mrs Saira emphasised that she has taken this decision out of pain and agony. Mrs Saira requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time, as she navigates this difficult chapter in her life."</p>

<p>Following Rahman and Banu's separation, Mohini Dey, a bassist of Rahman's troupe, also announced the end of her marriage. The timing of the two breakups led many to speculate the link between them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Rahman's lawyer Vandana Shah dismissed the rumours. During an interview with Republic TV, she&nbsp;said, “There is no connection at all. Saira and Mr Rahman made this decision on their own.”</p>


AR Rahman and Saira Banu's divorce was a major shock to many. Earlier this week, the couple announced their separation after a long marriage of 29 years. Since the news of the divorce was made public, the couple has faced heavy trolling from netizens, who have been continuously bashing the celebrity couple.

AR Rahman and Saira Banu's divorce was a major shock to many. Earlier this week, the couple announced their separation after a long marriage of 29 years. Since the news of the divorce was made public, the couple has faced heavy trolling from netizens, who have been continuously bashing the celebrity couple. Amid all of this, Rahman and Banu's daughter Raheema addressed the rumours as she slammed the trollers. Taking her Instagram stories, Raheema shared a statement that read, “Always remember… Rumours are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” Along with the post, she wrote, “Honestly, get a life.” In another Instagram story, she shared a post of news about Rahman winning a Hollywood Music in Media Award for the background score of Aadujeevitham. Sharing the report, she wrote, “You will always be our King and our leader'' along with hashtags “haters gonna hate” and “potatoes gonna potate.” Earlier, Rahman and Saira’s two children Khatija and Ameen also shared a statement urging for privacy during this tough time. Taking to Instagram stories, Ameen wrote, “We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding.” On November 19, AR Rahman's wife Saira announced their separation from the music composer. The official statement read, “After many years of marriage, Mrs Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr AR Rahman. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. 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. Mrs Saira emphasised that she has taken this decision out of pain and agony. Mrs Saira requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time, as she navigates this difficult chapter in her life." Following Rahman and Banu's separation, Mohini Dey, a bassist of Rahman's troupe, also announced the end of her marriage. The timing of the two breakups led many to speculate the link between them. However, Rahman's lawyer Vandana Shah dismissed the rumours. During an interview with Republic TV, she said, “There is no connection at all. Saira and Mr Rahman made this decision on their own.”

'Honestly, get a life': AR Rahman, Saira Banu's daughter slams false rumours

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{791b53d3-6461-47a1-8fe9-0479c6cc9778}{239}" paraid="583479166" >Like many other music composers and artists, AR Rahman has also expressed concern and dismay about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. He has urged for a restrictive measure to limit the use of AI misuse that puts the creativity of many industries at risk.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{72586f33-0540-4f34-b211-3074603980e1}{243}" paraid="584866335" >AR Rahman on AI threat&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{05e63a04-7714-4b8a-b94c-c81cf5d155a5}{128}" paraid="2000490258" >In an interview with The Week, Rahman talked about making song remixes and reimaginations, and also how he is not one with this trend.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ddd8b1b5-ef75-445e-a96c-fc7f2afde284}{127}" paraid="286929745" >He then added that he felt the misuse of AI was a greater issue than thought. In the same interview, he called AI evil and said, "An even bigger evil is people misusing AI and not paying the composer even if they are borrowing his style. We need to bell this cat because it could lead to major ethical issues. People could lose jobs."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{31793337-6a05-468c-81d4-f4e38554a167}{53}" paraid="646051197" >Although he did admit that AI has its perks but emphasised composing a tune still takes a “human heart and philosophical mind”. Several creators are using AI tools to create songs in different voices, which begs the question of ethics, copywriting and creative ownership.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{90614270-f1df-43cd-b300-3c032e782b83}{227}" paraid="1509621477" >Rahman's&nbsp;using AI&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{90614270-f1df-43cd-b300-3c032e782b83}{230}" paraid="894961978" >Rahman earlier used AI to recreate the voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in<em> Lal Salam</em>. However, the composer said that he had sought permission from the singers' family members, and remuneration was also sent for the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{90614270-f1df-43cd-b300-3c032e782b83}{233}" paraid="2041450550" >In the past, singers&nbsp;like Neeti Mohan&nbsp;and Kavita Krishnamurthy have also spoken about the misuse of AI tools in music. Speaking with HT City earlier this year, Neeti said, "Yes, we do use technology and software (to enhance voices/music), but using AI to recreate a singer's voice who has passed away or using an existing singer’s voice without their permission is illegal. I've heard that there are some legalities being worked out so that it is not misused in the future. AI is depersonlising art. After a point, people will themselves know that it is not a good choice."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f39b42bf-eafd-46f1-899c-85f9a150987b}{81}" paraid="1202130072" ><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-kicks-off-dil-luminati-tour-concert-with-patriot-twist-in-delhi-771033">Diljit Dosanjh kicks off Dil-Luminati tour concert with patriotic twist in Delhi</a></strong></p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ace43612-94f1-4cec-830e-33bd79d80a7e}{192}" paraid="1980507337" >Upcoming work&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{90614270-f1df-43cd-b300-3c032e782b83}{236}" paraid="721025417" >Rahman's most recent work includes the music created for Tamil film Raayan and Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila, both&nbsp;highly applauded and had chartbuster songs. His upcoming work will be seen in Chhava and Thug Life. &nbsp;</p>


Like many other music composers and artists, AR Rahman has also expressed concern and dismay about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry.

Like many other music composers and artists, AR Rahman has also expressed concern and dismay about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. He has urged for a restrictive measure to limit the use of AI misuse that puts the creativity of many industries at risk. AR Rahman on AI threat In an interview with The Week, Rahman talked about making song remixes and reimaginations, and also how he is not one with this trend. He then added that he felt the misuse of AI was a greater issue than thought. In the same interview, he called AI evil and said, "An even bigger evil is people misusing AI and not paying the composer even if they are borrowing his style. We need to bell this cat because it could lead to major ethical issues. People could lose jobs." Although he did admit that AI has its perks but emphasised composing a tune still takes a “human heart and philosophical mind”. Several creators are using AI tools to create songs in different voices, which begs the question of ethics, copywriting and creative ownership. Rahman's using AI Rahman earlier used AI to recreate the voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in Lal Salam. However, the composer said that he had sought permission from the singers' family members, and remuneration was also sent for the same. In the past, singers like Neeti Mohan and Kavita Krishnamurthy have also spoken about the misuse of AI tools in music. Speaking with HT City earlier this year, Neeti said, "Yes, we do use technology and software (to enhance voices/music), but using AI to recreate a singer's voice who has passed away or using an existing singer’s voice without their permission is illegal. I've heard that there are some legalities being worked out so that it is not misused in the future. AI is depersonlising art. After a point, people will themselves know that it is not a good choice." Also read: Diljit Dosanjh kicks off Dil-Luminati tour concert with patriotic twist in Delhi Upcoming work Rahman's most recent work includes the music created for Tamil film Raayan and Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila, both highly applauded and had chartbuster songs. His upcoming work will be seen in Chhava and Thug Life.

AR Rahman calls out ‘bigger evil’, use of AI in music industry

<p>Oscar winner AR Rahman has stated that the wrong films were being sent to the Academy from India. Rahman won two Academy awards in 2011 for his music in the film <em>Slumdog Millionaire.</em> The music maestro recently spoke candidly to musician L Subramaniam about the films that are sent to the Oscars and his musical career. &nbsp;<br />
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“Sometimes, I see that our movies go till the Oscar… they don’t get it. Wrong movies are being sent for the Oscars. And I am just like DON’T”, he said in the video . He also added, “We have to be in another person’s shoes. I have to be in Westerner’s shoes to see what’s happening here. I have to be in my shoes to see what they are doing.”<br />
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Rahman also spoke about his journey in the music industry and said, “I came in the transitional period of technological change. It gave me a lot of time to experiment and fail. Nobody knew my failure, they only saw my success because it all happened inside the studio. We kept coming back again and doing it. So, the freedom I got because of having a home studio.”<br />
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The video also has Subramaniam wishing Rahman for his birthday indicating that the video was shot in January before the <em>Naatu Naatu</em> from <em>RRR </em>won the Best Song Oscar while <em>The Elephant Whisperers </em>won the Best Documentary Shorts Oscars this year. The third Indian film that fetched a nomination this year at the Oscars- All That Breathes- did not win the Best Documentary Film award.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/wion-exclusive-oscar-nominee-guneet-monga-on-her-film-the-elephant-whisperer-indian-doumentaries-and-more-570304">Also read:&nbsp;WION Exclusive: Oscar winner Guneet Monga on her film The Elephant Whisperer, Indian documentaries and more</a><br />
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Rahman took to Twitter to congratulate both winners on March 13 soon after the Oscar awards ceremony concluded.&nbsp;<br />
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"Congratulations &nbsp;@guneetm &nbsp;and &nbsp;@EarthSpectrum you’ve opened the flood gates of inspiration for indian film makers! Jai ho #bosswomen" wrote the composer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/guneetm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@guneetm</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/EarthSpectrum?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EarthSpectrum</a> you’ve opened the flood gates of inspiration for indian film makers! Jai ho 🌺😊😍💕🤲🏼🙏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bosswomen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bosswomen</a> <a href="https://t.co/WICYOqMaq6">https://t.co/WICYOqMaq6</a></p>
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<p>He also congratulated composer MM Keeravani for his win. "Congratulations @mmkeeravaani garu and @boselyricist &nbsp;garu ....as predicted and well deserved ..Jaiho to both of you and the #RRR team!! #RRRatOSCARS"&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/mmkeeravaani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mmkeeravaani</a> garu and <a href="https://twitter.com/boselyricist?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@boselyricist</a> garu ....as predicted and well deserved ..Jaiho to both of you and the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRR</a> team!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRRatOSCARS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRRatOSCARS</a> 😍🌺💕🤲🏼🙏 <a href="https://t.co/Q98CfjVLfW">https://t.co/Q98CfjVLfW</a></p>
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Oscar winner AR Rahman has stated that the wrong films were being sent to the Academy from India. Rahman won two Academy awards in 2011 for his music in the film Slumdog Millionaire.

Oscar winner AR Rahman has stated that the wrong films were being sent to the Academy from India. Rahman won two Academy awards in 2011 for his music in the film Slumdog Millionaire. The music maestro recently spoke candidly to musician L Subramaniam about the films that are sent to the Oscars and his musical career. “Sometimes, I see that our movies go till the Oscar… they don’t get it. Wrong movies are being sent for the Oscars. And I am just like DON’T”, he said in the video . He also added, “We have to be in another person’s shoes. I have to be in Westerner’s shoes to see what’s happening here. I have to be in my shoes to see what they are doing.” Rahman also spoke about his journey in the music industry and said, “I came in the transitional period of technological change. It gave me a lot of time to experiment and fail. Nobody knew my failure, they only saw my success because it all happened inside the studio. We kept coming back again and doing it. So, the freedom I got because of having a home studio.” The video also has Subramaniam wishing Rahman for his birthday indicating that the video was shot in January before the Naatu Naatu from RRR won the Best Song Oscar while The Elephant Whisperers won the Best Documentary Shorts Oscars this year. The third Indian film that fetched a nomination this year at the Oscars- All That Breathes- did not win the Best Documentary Film award. Also read: WION Exclusive: Oscar winner Guneet Monga on her film The Elephant Whisperer, Indian documentaries and more Rahman took to Twitter to congratulate both winners on March 13 soon after the Oscar awards ceremony concluded. "Congratulations @guneetm and @EarthSpectrum you’ve opened the flood gates of inspiration for indian film makers! Jai ho #bosswomen" wrote the composer. Congratulations @guneetm and @EarthSpectrum you’ve opened the flood gates of inspiration for indian film makers! Jai ho 🌺😊😍💕🤲🏼🙏 #bosswomen https://t.co/WICYOqMaq6 — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) March 13, 2023 × He also congratulated composer MM Keeravani for his win. "Congratulations @mmkeeravaani garu and @boselyricist garu ....as predicted and well deserved ..Jaiho to both of you and the #RRR team!! #RRRatOSCARS" Congratulations @mmkeeravaani garu and @boselyricist garu ....as predicted and well deserved ..Jaiho to both of you and the #RRR team!! #RRRatOSCARS 😍🌺💕🤲🏼🙏 https://t.co/Q98CfjVLfW — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) March 13, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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