AR Rahman's old remark on his arranged marriage resurfaces after separation

After AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their separation, his remarks on why he opted for arranged marriage have resurfaced. Speaking on Simi Garewal's show, he had said, "I didn't have...time to go and search for a bride." Simi also mentioned that he had asked his mother to find a bride with "some education, some beauty and loads of humility."