Zarine Khan, wife of veteran actor and filmmaker Sanjay Khan, passed away on Friday morning, November 7, at her Mumbai residence. She was 81 and had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time, according to a News18 report.
Zarine was married to Sanjay Khan, a well-known figure in the Hindi film industry. The couple had four children: Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, Farah Ali Khan, and Zayed Khan. Sanjay and Zarine reportedly met at a bus stop in the 1960s, quickly fell in love, and tied the knot in 1966.
Before her marriage, Zarine Khan had appeared alongside actor Dev Anand in the 1963 Hindi film Tere Ghar Ke Samne. Though she later stepped away from acting, she remained a well-respected presence in Bollywood circles through her family and personal connections.
“Mama Mia… My My… what an amazing mama you are… Happiest happy birthday my gorgeous beautiful mommy… all that I do and all that I create in my life has to do with the way you formed my heart, my mind n my grit...” — Sussanne Khan, on her mother’s birthday earlier this year.
Zarine Khan’s passing marks the end of an era for the Khan family. She is survived by her husband Sanjay Khan and their children, who continue her legacy in various creative and business fields.
Author’s summary: Zarine Khan, beloved wife of Sanjay Khan and mother of Sussanne and Zayed Khan, passed away in Mumbai at 81 after prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of love and grace.