James celebrates Eid with children from both families

Renowned Bangladeshi rock icon Mahfuz Anam James, typically known for maintaining a strictly private personal life, offered fans a rare glimpse into his family dynamics this Eid. Through images shared by his former wife, Rathi Kanij, the musician was captured in celebratory moments alongside his children from different marriages, signaling a harmonious bond that has garnered significant attention from his long-time followers.
The photographs, which surfaced on social media, feature the legendary singer alongside his daughter, Jannat, and his youngest son, Jibran. One particularly notable frame captures James, his current wife Namiya, and his children together, presenting a unified family front that drew warm reactions and well-wishes from the public. Another image shows James and his son Jibran sharing a moment with Jannat, reflecting a quiet, domestic side of the artist rarely seen beyond the concert stage.
James’s personal history has long been a subject of public curiosity. He married Rathi Kanij in 1991, a union that lasted until 2003 and produced two children, daughter Jannat and son Danesh. Following a period of relative silence regarding his private affairs, details of his later life emerged last year when it was revealed that he had married Namiya.
The couple’s connection began in 2023 in Los Angeles, where they first met during one of James’s overseas concert tours. They officially tied the knot on June 12, 2024. The arrival of their son, Jibran, marked a new chapter for the singer, whose recent family gathering provided a poignant look at his life away from the spotlight.