Actor Zayed Khan performs his mother’s final rituals as family and friends gather for a heartfelt farewell.

Zarine Khan (Zarine Katrak), wife of veteran actor-producer Sanjay Khan and mother of Zayed Khan, Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, and Farah Khan Ali, passed away on 7 November 2025 following a cardiac arrest at the age of 81.

Her final rites were performed according to Hindu customs, which drew widespread attention. Born into a Hindu family as Zarine Katrak, she never converted after marrying Sanjay Khan. Honouring her long-held wish, her children ensured her last journey followed Hindu rituals, not Muslim traditions.

Zayed Khan grew visibly emotional during the ceremony, breaking down as he performed the final rites. Several family members and close friends from the film industry we

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