The news of AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu’s separation after almost three decades of marriage has sent the music industry into shock. Hours after the Academy Award winner shared the announcement on November 19, his bassist Mohini Dey also shared the news of her divorce from husband Mark Hartsch. The timing of both announcements caught the attention of netizens, who tried to draw connections between them. However, Mohini Dey finally reacted to the rumors and dismissed them forever. Who is Mohini Dey? Meet AR Rahman’s bassist, who announced their separation just hours after the music maestro’s divorce news broke.
Mohini Dey reacts to rumors linking herself with AR Rahman
Taking to her Instagram handle on Friday (November 22), Mohini Dey reacted to the rumors spreading online and requested everyone to respect her privacy. He wrote, “I have been receiving a large number of requests for interviews, and I know exactly what it’s about, so I have to respectfully decline each one as I have no interest in fueling absolute BS. Is!” Concluding his note, he wrote, “I believe my energy is not worth spending on rumors. Please respect my privacy.” AR Rehman-Saira Banu divorce: AR Amin, Khatija Rehman attack ‘baseless’ rumors linking their family crisis to Mohini Dey’s separation from husband.
Mohini Dey quashes rumors of her divorce from AR Rahman
(Photo courtesy: @dey_bass/Instagram)
On the other hand, AR Rahman’s son AR Amin also slammed trolls on social media for spreading “false” and “baseless” rumors about his father. Calling his father a “legend”, AminĆ© urged fans to understand the importance of truth when speaking about one’s life.