Veteran actor Sanjay Khan’s wife, Zarine Khan, passed away on Friday at the age of 81 due to age-related complications. Her funeral took place in Mumbai and was attended by numerous celebrities from the Hindi film industry.
Many well-known figures, including Hrithik Roshan, Jackie Shroff, Bobby Deol, Rajat Bedi, Madhur Bhandarkar, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Esha Deol, Zoya Akhtar, Saba Azad, Jasmin Bhasin, Aly Goni, and Rohit Dhawan, came to offer their condolences and honor Zarine Khan’s memory.
Zayed Khan performed his mother’s final rites in accordance with Hindu traditions, fulfilling her wish to honor her family’s heritage. Before marrying Sanjay Khan, Zarine practiced Hinduism and was known by her maiden name, Katrak.
“Honouring her wishes and her family heritage, the final rites were carried out following Hindu customs.”
During the ceremony, Zayed Khan was visibly moved as he performed the traditional rituals, his emotions reflecting the deep bond he shared with his mother.
Earlier in the day, Jaya Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi were also seen visiting Zarine Khan’s residence to pay their last respects before the funeral.
Zarine Khan’s Mumbai funeral brought together family and film industry figures who honored her life and legacy through heartfelt tributes and traditional Hindu rites.