Mohini Dey said it feels 'criminal' that the media has vulgarised the two divorces, requesting everyone to respect their privacy

Bassist Mohini Dey broke her silence on link-up rumours with AR Rahman. She explained how she was associated with his band and how he's like a father to her.

Mohini Dey wrote, "It is utterly unbelievable to see the amount of misinformation and baseless assumptions/claims against me"

Dey hit the headlines last week after she announced her split with Hartsuch, also a musician, hours after Rahman shared a statement about parting ways with Saira Banu, his wife of 29 years. Following the simultaneous announcements,

Taking to Instagram, Mohini Dey shared a video discussing the baseless rumours and saying AR Rahman is like a father to her

AR Rahman announced his separation from his wife, Saira Banu, after 29 years of marriage, which left their well-wishers heavy-hearted. Following the divorce, rumours spread on the internet about a supposed relationship between AR Rahman and his bassist,

AR Rahman's bassist Mohini Dey announced separation from her husband Mark Hartsuch on November 20. This was just hours after Rahman and his wife of 29 years, Saira Banu did the same. In a new Instagram video,

AR Rahman's bass player Mohini Dey slammed those speculating a connection between the Oscar-winner's separation and her divorce.

Mohini Dey urged people to be kind and respect their privacy. Calling it a personal matter, she added that it's a painful process.