Zarine Khan, mother of Sussanne Khan, passed away at the age of 81. Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad attended her funeral. The exact cause of her death was not initially revealed.
News18 initially reported that Zarine was suffering from age-related health issues. However, a recent India Today report stated that she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. The Khan family has not yet publicly responded to this information.
Zarine appeared in films such as Tere Ghar Ke Saamne and Ek Phool Do Mali. Later, she shifted her focus to interior design and co-authored a cookbook, where she credited her mother-in-law for influencing her culinary skills.
Despite Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan's separation, they maintained a respectful relationship along with their families. Zarine expressed warmth towards Hrithik in an interview.
"I think he is in the wrong profession. He would have made a great spiritual leader. He never holds a grudge, never gets angry. Only extreme injustice against someone can make him really angry. Otherwise, he just lets things go, even if someone wrongs him or does something that upsets him."
Zarine married Sanjay Khan in 1996.
Author's summary: Zarine Khan, who balanced a career in film and design, was fondly remembered for her gracious nature and kind remarks about Hrithik Roshan, even as her family processes her unexpected loss.