Zarine Khan passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 81 due to heart attacks after suffering from age-related ailments. She was an interior designer and author with a brief acting career. Zarine was a beloved figure among the B-town fraternity. She was married to actor, Sanjay Khan and was the mother of Sussanne Khan (Hrithik Roshan’s ex-wife), Farah Khan Ali, Simone Arora, and Main Hoon Na fame, Zayed Khan. After Zayed performed Zarine’s last rites, Sussane and Farah paid poignant tributes to their mom.
Sussanne Khan’s emotional tribute to her late mother, Zarine Khan
Sussanne Khan shared a heartfelt and emotional note on social media following the funeral of her mother, Zarine Khan. In her Instagram post, Sussanne shared a video montage featuring cherished moments with her mother, beginning with a clip of an adult Sussanne sitting on Zarine’s lap, hugging her and saying, “I am mummy’s twin soul. Whatever I’ve learnt is from this amazing woman.” She referred to Zarine as her ‘Bestestttttt Friend’, her God, and her lifeline. Sussanne expressed that her mother would always be their “Guiding Light” and praised her for teaching them to live with “Grace and Love”.
