Zarine Khan, mother of Sussane and Zayed Khan, dies of cardiac arrest

Zarine Khan, Mother of Sussanne and Zayed Khan, Passes Away at 81

Zarine Khan, wife of actor and filmmaker Sanjay Khan and mother of Sussanne and Zayed Khan, passed away at her home in Mumbai at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness related to age. The Khan family has requested privacy as they mourn her loss.

Family and Legacy

Zarine is survived by her husband Sanjay Khan and their four children — Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, Farah Ali Khan, and actor Zayed Khan. Known for her grace and quiet strength, she will be remembered as the heart of the Khan family.

Career and Early Life

Before marrying Sanjay Khan in 1966, Zarine had a short yet memorable stint in Hindi cinema, appearing in films such as Tere Ghar Ke Saamne and Ek Phool Do Mali. Her romance with Sanjay reportedly began with a chance meeting at a bus stop that led to a lifelong partnership.

Tributes from Her Children

“Nothing, I mean nothing, can truly be achieved without your mother’s blessings. Love and peace,” shared Zayed Khan earlier this year.
“All that I do and all that I create in my life has to do with the way you formed my heart, my mind and my grit. I am so honoured and grateful to be your little girl,” wrote Sussanne Khan in a heartfelt birthday message.

Remembrance

Zarine Khan’s warmth, elegance, and nurturing spirit left an indelible mark on her family and friends, as well as on the golden era of Bollywood that she briefly graced.

Author’s Summary: Zarine Khan’s passing marks the end of an era of elegance and quiet strength, leaving behind a family and legacy deeply rooted in love and grace.

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India Today India Today — 2025-11-07

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