Zarine Khan, Wife of Sanjay Khan, Passes Away at 81
Zarine Khan, wife of veteran actor and filmmaker Sanjay Khan, passed away at the age of 81 on November 7, 2025, at her residence in Mumbai. She had been battling age-related ailments for some time. Zarine is survived by her husband and their four children: Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, Farah Ali Khan, and Zayed Khan.
Final Rites and Condolences
The final rites for Zarine Khan were performed on Friday at 4 pm at the Juhu crematorium in Mumbai. A prayer meet is scheduled for Monday at JW Marriott, Mumbai. Family members and close friends, including veteran actress Shabana Azmi, gathered to pay their last respects.
Life and Legacy
Before her marriage to Sanjay Khan in 1966, Zarine had a brief stint in Bollywood, appearing in films such as “Tere Ghar Ke Saamne” (1963) and “Ek Phool Do Mali” (1969). She later established herself as a renowned interior designer, a passion that her daughter Sussanne Khan also embraced. In 2016, Zarine authored a cookbook titled “Family Secrets: The Khan Family Cookbook,” showcasing cherished family recipes.
Family Tributes
In July 2025, Sussanne Khan celebrated her mother’s 81st birthday by sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram, featuring candid family moments. She expressed her gratitude, stating, “All that I do and all that I create in my life have to do with the way you formed my heart, my mind, and my grit.” This tribute highlights the profound influence Zarine had on her family’s lives.
Industry Mourns
Bollywood personalities, including Hrithik Roshan, Saba Azad, Bobby Deol, Kajol, Jackie Shroff, and Madhur Bhandarkar, attended the funeral to offer their condolences. Hrithik Roshan, who was previously married to Sussanne Khan, visited the Khan residence to pay his respects, underscoring the enduring bond between the families.
Zarine Khan’s passing marks the end of an era for the Khan family and the Bollywood community. Her contributions to cinema, interior design, and culinary arts, along with her role as a matriarch, leave a lasting legacy.
