After AR Rahman split, composer’s bassist Mohini Dey announces separation from husband; says, “We want different things in life…”

Bassist Mohini Dey announced her separation from her husband, Mark Hartsuch, on Tuesday (November 20). This news comes after music maestro AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their split after 29 years of marriage. Mohini, who is part of Rahman’s troupe, shared a statement in a joint Instagram post with her musician husband.

Mohini Dey announces separation from her husband with a long note

The couple took to Instagram on Tuesday evening and shared a note that read, “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.”

Mohini added that she and Mark would continue collaborating on their projects despite their separation. “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 note read.

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She requested her followers to support them and not judge them. “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 honour the decision we have made by being positive towards us at this time and respecting our privacy. We would appreciate no judgements,” she concluded the statement.

Mohini, 29, is a bassist from Kolkata. She is a member of Gaan Bangla’s Wind of Change. She released her self-titled debut album in August 2023 and has played with Rahman in more than 40 gigs around the world.

About AR Rahman, Saira Banu’s separation

Renowned music maestro AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announced their separation almost after 29 years of marriage. The duo shocked fans as they shared a joint statement on Tuesday evening.
They issued a joint statement which reads, “After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira and her husband Mr. A R. Rahman have made the difficult decision to separate from each other. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time.”

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