Hours after singer-composer AR Rahman announced their divorce from his wife Saira Banu, his bassist Mohini Dey also revealed the heartbreaking news of getting separated from her husband. She and her husband Mark Hartsuch, in a joint post on Instagram, revealed that their separation is mutual and they will still work together on projects. 

They wrote in an Instagram post, “Dear friends, family, fans, and followers, With a heavy heart, Mark and I announce that we have separated. First, as a commitment to our friends and family, this is a mutual understanding between us. While we remain great friends, we both have decided that we want different things in life and separation through mutual agreement was the best way to proceed. We will still be working on several projects together including MaMoGi and Mohini Dey groups. We have always prided ourselves on working well together and that will not be stopping any time soon :)” 

“The big thing we want to wish is love to everyone out there in the world. We appreciate your support in all of the ways you have given it to us. Please honor the decision we have made by being positive towards us at this time and respecting our privacy. We would appreciate no judgements,” the post concluded. 

AR Rahman earlier penned an emotional note on X (formerly Twitter), whereas, his children asked for privacy in the difficult times. He wrote on X, “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.”