Hours after AR Rahman's divorce, bassist Mohini announces separation too

What¡¯s up with the music industry? Did someone cue the heartbreak anthem? Tuesday evening turned into an emotional rollercoaster, as fans were curious, and had a lot of questions around two separation announcements, separated by a few hours. First, AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their split after 29 years of marriage. Hours later, bassist Mohini Dey and her composer husband Mark Hartsuch joined the heartbreak brigade with their own separation announcement. Let¡¯s break it down, because the drama is real.

Mohini Dey and Mark Hartsuch part ways

And just when we thought it couldn¡¯t get worse, Mohini Dey¡ªRahman¡¯s troupe bassist¡ªdropped her own separation bombshell. Taking to Instagram with Mark Hartsuch, she shared a heartfelt note announcing their decision to separate. The duo made it clear this wasn¡¯t a dramatic breakup, but a mutual decision born out of ¡°wanting different things in life.¡±

But here¡¯s the twist¡ªthis ex-couple isn¡¯t ghosting each other. They¡¯ll still collaborate on projects, including their group MaMoGi. Who says break-ups can¡¯t be productive? Mohini¡¯s classy request for no judgement and continued support hit all the right chords with fans.

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Mohini, who recently dropped her debut album titled Free Spirit, has performed with Rahman in over 40 shows worldwide. Fans are now speculating if the stress of showbiz played a role in these back-to-back break-ups.

AR Rahman and Saira Banu are divorced

The man behind Jai Ho dropped a poetic bombshell on Twitter just past midnight. Rahman and Saira, married since 1995 and parents to three children, cited ¡°significant emotional strain¡± as the reason for their split. Rahman¡¯s message was heartbreak wrapped in lyrical genius: ¡°Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts.¡± Oof, who else needs tissues?

¡°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¡­

¡ª A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 19, 2024

Fans, meanwhile, are still processing the news. After nearly three decades, Rahman¡¯s announcement feels like the end of a classic symphony, and the internet is flooded with everything from emotional tweets to conspiracy theories (because, duh, we love drama).

Is it divorce season in the music industry?

While love might be off-key for now, one thing¡¯s for sure¡ªthis week has been rough for fans of these musical geniuses. Is it the stars, the vibes, or just bad timing? Whatever it is, it¡¯s got everyone asking, ¡°Who¡¯s next?¡±

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