Zarine Khan funeral: Zayed Khan performs last rites as per Hindu traditions; Hrithik Roshan, Bobby Deol pay last respects

Zarine Khan's Funeral: A Final Farewell in Mumbai

Veteran actor Sanjay Khan’s wife, Zarine Khan, passed away on Friday at the age of 81 after facing age-related health challenges. Her funeral took place in Mumbai and was attended by several members of the film industry who came to pay their last respects.

Celebrities Pay Tribute

The ceremony saw the presence of Hrithik Roshan, Bobby Deol, Jackie Shroff, Madhur Bhandarkar, Rajat Bedi, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Esha Deol, Saba Azad, Zoya Akhtar, Rohit Dhawan, Jasmin Bhasin, and Aly Goni. Each expressed respect and sympathy toward the Khan family during this moment of loss.

Zayed Khan Performs the Final Rites

Zayed Khan performed the last rites of his mother in accordance with Hindu traditions, fulfilling Zarine Khan’s own wishes and reflecting her family heritage. Before her marriage to Sanjay Khan, she followed Hinduism, and her maiden surname was Katrak.

“Honouring her wishes and family heritage, the final rites were conducted as per Hindu customs.”

During the ceremony, Zayed was seen emotional and tearful as he carried out the rituals, surrounded by close family and friends. A video shared online captured the heartfelt moment.

Condolences from Family and Friends

Earlier that day, Jaya Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi visited the Khan residence to offer condolences and pay their final respects to Zarine Khan.

Author’s summary: Zarine Khan’s Mumbai funeral gathered many film industry figures, as her son Zayed Khan respectfully fulfilled her final Hindu rites in a deeply emotional farewell.

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