Zarine Khan, Sanjay Khan’s wife and mother of Zayed Khan, dies at 81

Zarine Khan, Wife of Sanjay Khan, Passes Away at 81

Zarine Khan, the wife of veteran actor Sanjay Khan and mother of Sussanne and Zayed Khan, died at the age of 81 due to age-related health issues. She passed away at her home in Mumbai.

Family and Legacy

Zarine is survived by her husband, Sanjay Khan, and their four children: Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, Farah Ali Khan, and Zayed Khan.

Career and Contributions

Before marrying Sanjay Khan in 1966, Zarine briefly acted in Bollywood, appearing in movies like Tere Ghar Ke Saamne and Ek Phool Do Mali. She later became a respected interior designer, inspiring her daughter Sussanne to pursue the same profession. Zarine also authored a cookbook titled Family Secret, which featured cherished family recipes.

Tribute from Daughter Sussanne Khan

Zarine celebrated her 81st birthday in July 2025. To honor the occasion, Sussanne shared an emotional Instagram post with a video montage showing moments from their past and recent years.

“My my… what an amazing mama you are! Happiest happy birthday, my gorgeous, beautiful mommy. Everything I do and all that I create in life is because of the way you shaped my heart, my mind, and my grit. I am so honoured and grateful to be your little girl.”

Summary

Zarine Khan's life reflected a blend of creativity and family devotion, leaving a lasting impact as an artist, designer, author, and loving mother.

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The Indian Express The Indian Express — 2025-11-07