"Ghor Kalyug": AR Rahman brutally trolled for using breakup hashtag while announcing divorce with Saira Banu

Singer and composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have separated after 29 years of marriage. The Oscar-winning composer has shared a statement regarding the divorce on his X account. While fans offered their support to him, Rahman was brutally trolled for using the hashtag ‘#arrsairaabreakup’ in his divorce post.

Rahman wrote in his statement, “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 your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter. #arrsairaabreakup"

“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.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 19, 2024

Netizens weren't happy with the use of hashtag in this situation.

A user wrote, “Who creates a hashtag for this situation? Fire your admin, thalaiva.”

Second user commented, “Hashtag ( #arrsairaabreakup ) for a divorce post.”

“Why a hashtag after this ? Are you out of your mind,” Another user wrote.

Check out some more reactions:

Why is there a hashtag dedicated to unarguably a very sad day in your life and your fans?

Whoever is handling this account should do better!

PS- hope ARR and Saira find peace and happiness in this separation. No one understands Gods ways

— Monica Jasuja (@jasuja) November 20, 2024

Imagine being in love with someone, then marrying them and the separation tweet being written by ChatGPT that too with hashtag.

The least respect one could give is open up their heart to pay their due regards for the great time spent together.

Negligence by Rahman sir or PR…

— Vineet Sharma (@Vineet_Sir_) November 20, 2024

I think he's celebrating in Love Aaj Kal style

— Vijay Dainin (@vijaydainin) November 20, 2024

So in digital age, we have a hashtag for breakup or divorce as well!!! Ghor Kalyug.#arrsairaabreakup

— Rajat Agarwala (@RjtAg222) November 20, 2024