Zarine Khan appeared in film 'Tere Ghar Ke Saamne' in 1963, showed great strength during a difficult time in 1990
The Bollywood community is mourning the passing of Zarine Khan (also known as Zarin Katrak), who was the wife of veteran actor Sanjay Khan and the mother of actor Zayed Khan, designer Sussanne Khan, and Farah Khan Ali. Zarine Khan died peacefully today at the age of 81, surrounded by her family.
Zarine Khan died of a heart attack at her home in Juhu, Mumbai, on Friday morning. Being a Hindu before marriage, she was cremated according to Hindu rituals. Many prominent Bollywood stars attended Zarine Khan's funeral at the Hindu crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai.
Zarine was a well-known figure in Mumbai's social scene and was a strong support for her family, often attending events with her children and husband. She married Sanjay Khan in 1966 and is survived by her four children: Zayed, Sussanne, Farah, and Simone Arora. Zarine's influence also reached her famous in-laws, including her nephews Fardeen Khan and Hrithik Roshan.
Zarine appeared in the film 'Tere Ghar Ke Saamne
Zarine appeared in the film 'Tere Ghar Ke Saamne' in 1963, playing the role of Dev Anand's secretary. Zarine Khan also played a role in the film Ek Phool Do Mali. She also modeled in her early years, and later entered the world of acting.
Besides being a socialite, she was a talented author and wrote 'Family Secrets: The Khan Family Cookbook,' sharing recipes and cooking traditions of her family. Zarine was also involved in design and architecture, contributing to the look of their beautiful home, as seen in a recent vlog by her daughter Farah Khan.
Zarine showed great strength during a difficult time
Zarine showed great strength during a difficult time in 1990 when her husband Sanjay suffered severe burns in a fire accident on the set of 'The Sword of Tipu Sultan.' She provided him with strong support during his long recovery. Both Sussanne and Farah have often spoken about how their mother's independence, strong values, and style influenced their successful careers in design and jewelry.
Recently, Zarine appeared in Farah Khan's vlog, where they reminisced about family memories, including how Sanjay Khan's house hosted Farah's mehendi ceremony during her wedding to filmmaker Shirish Kunder.