EXCLUSIVE: Advocate Vandana Shah clarifies on AR Rahman trolled for #hashtagging divorce with Saira; says, “It holds no real significance”

Advocate Vandana is the author of the bestseller ‘Ex Files’, The Story of My divorce published by Penguin. She has translated another book on the Jain faith from Hindi to English. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, Vandana Shah clarifies on AR Rahman being trolled for using a hashtag while announcing the separation with Saira.

Vandana Shah on AR Rahman using hashtag while announcing divorce

Speaking on AR Rahman being trolled for using #arsairabreakup when announcing divorce from Saira, Vandana Shah said, “I’ve noticed that there’s a reason a hashtag is known as a hashtag. When you look at the larger scheme of things in grammar, there’s always a comma, a full stop, and even a semicolon. Though that feels like an afterthought these days. Hardly anyone uses the term ‘semicolon’ anymore, and very few people give it much importance. Similarly, a hashtag is what it is—a hashtag—and it holds no real significance. I believe it should be treated with the same kind of disregard. As if to say you’re just a hashtag, set aside. Over the last couple of days, this sentiment has only been reinforced for me.”

“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

Vandana Shah on how Rahman family is dealing with divorce

Talking about how the Rahman Family is dealing with the divorce, Vandana said, “I think they are handling it with a lot of dignity. They seem to be very private and composed individuals. And they are addressing the situation in the best possible manner within that space. I appreciate the fact that even the press has been respectful. No one has aggressively pushed for answers, and I think that’s commendable. Speaking through a joint press release and adhering to it shows a different, perhaps groundbreaking, way of dealing with a divorce. It sets an example by avoiding unnecessary probing questions. And acknowledging that they could just be a regular family navigating a breakup. This approach feels thoughtful and considerate.”

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