Viral video: Mohini Dey reacts to affair rumours with AR Rahman, says ‘he’s like a....'

A few days ago, AR Rahman and Saira Banu made their divorce announcement, and the story made headlines. When Mohini, Rahman's bassist, announced her separation from her husband a few hours later, it led to irrational speculation that Mohini Dey and AR Rahman were having an affair. But it all turned out to be a rumor with no real substance. Rahman also clarified the situation and reprimanded those who spread rumors.Now, days after the controversy, Mohini has shared a video explaining how such rumours and chatter can affect one’s mind. She even said that Rahman is like a father to her.?

Mohini Dey breaks silence on affair rumours with AR Rahman

Taking to her Instagram account, she shared a video in which she cleared the air. After her tour was over, Mohini said she finally had time to respond to these rumors. She stated in the video that she and Rahman's daughters are the same age and that Rahman is slightly younger than her father.?

She said, “I have a lot of father figures, role models in my life, and I've been really fortunate and grateful to have had them play vital roles in my upbringing. AR happens to be one of them. By AR, I mean AR Rahman. I respect him a lot. He is just like my father.”

A part of her note that she wrote alongside the video reads, “It feels criminal that the media has vulgarised the two events. I honour my times as a kid working with @arrahman throughout my 8.5 years of working with him for his movies, tours, etc.”

Saira Banu responds to rumours

In a voice note that was shared to the media, Saira said that she moved to Mumbai because of health reasons and requested everyone to not say negative things about her ex-husband.?

For the unversed, Saira Banu and AR Rahman called it quits after 29 years of marriage. Their kids, taking to their respective social media accounts requested privacy after the news broke out.?

Also read:?AR Rahman divorce: A look at the legendary composer’s early struggles and rise to success

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