Zarine Khan, mother of Sussanne Khan and wife of Sanjay Khan, passed away at 81. The news deeply saddened family and friends, including Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad, who attended her funeral to pay their respects.
While initial reports mentioned age-related health issues, a recent India Today update revealed that Zarine Khan suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. The Khan family has not yet issued an official statement.
Before turning to interior design, Zarine appeared in notable films such as Tere Ghar Ke Saamne and Ek Phool Do Mali. Later, she co-authored a cookbook, graciously crediting her mother-in-law for passing down culinary traditions.
Despite Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan’s separation, both families maintained warm relations. In an interview, Zarine fondly spoke of Hrithik, calling him her favorite son-in-law and admiring his temperament.
"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 Khan married actor-producer Sanjay Khan in 1996, building a close-knit family respected across the Indian film industry.
Zarine Khan, beloved actress-turned-designer and matriarch of the Khan family, passed away at 81 following a cardiac arrest, leaving behind a memorable artistic and personal legacy.