Bollywood Mourns the Loss of Zarine Khan – Zayed Khan Performs Last Rites; Hrithik Roshan, Bobby Deol, Kajol Among Those Paying Tribute
Veteran Bollywood matriarch Zarine Khan (née Katrak) passed away peacefully in her Mumbai residence on Friday at the age of 81. She was the wife of veteran actor-filmmaker Sanjay Khan and mother to actors and designers including Zayed Khan and Sussanne Khan.
Her funeral ceremony held at the Juhu crematorium in Mumbai was solemn yet drew a large attendance of industry figures, friends and family.
Last rites and family tribute
Zayed Khan carried out the final rites with emotional dignity. The proceedings followed Hindu traditions given Zarine Khan’s maiden upbringing, despite being part of the Khan family which is well-known in Bollywood.
Her husband, Sanjay Khan, and her children were deeply affected by her passing, standing together in grief as the industry came out in support.
Bollywood pays respects
A host of Bollywood stars arrived to offer condolences. Highlights include:
Hrithik Roshan, the former husband of Sussanne Khan, who arrived with his partner Saba Azad to pay tribute
Bobby Deol, visibly emotional, spotted at the ceremony.
Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Jackie Shroff, Shabana Azmi, and many more from film and society, underscoring the respect Zarine Khan commanded across social circles.
Legacy and contributions
Though Zarine Khan began her public life with an appearance in films such as Tere Ghar Ke Saamne (1963), her larger imprint was as a companion, social figure and support system to one of Bollywood’s prominent families. She supported her husband through personal and professional challenges, and her daughters followed in fields such as interior design (inspired partly by her).
Her passing marks the end of an era for the Khan family’s extended network of Bollywood, social and creative ties. The large turnout at her funeral and the tributes pouring in reflect her unique place in the industry’s behind-the-scenes social tapestry.
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FAQ
Q1. What was the cause of Zarine Khan’s death?
A1. According to reports, Zarine Khan passed away due to age-related health ailments at her residence in Mumbai.
Q2. Who performed her last rites?
A2. Her son, Zayed Khan, performed her final rites at the Juhu crematorium.
Q3. Which Bollywood celebrities attended the funeral?
A3. Many prominent figures attended, including Hrithik Roshan (with Saba Azad), Bobby Deol, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Jackie Shroff, Shabana Azmi, and others.
Q4. What was Zarine Khan’s career background?
A4. She appeared in early films like Tere Ghar Ke Saamne (1963) and Ek Phool Do Mali (1969), after which she moved away from acting and helped in interior-design support, especially within her family’s circles
Q5. How is the industry reacting to her passing?
A5. The reaction has been deeply emotional: many colleagues and friends have expressed sorrow, large groups turned up for her funeral, and social-media tributes are sweeping. Her role as a softly influential presence in the industry is being commemorated.
Published on : 7th November
Published by : The Indian Express,
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