Zarine Khan, the beloved Bollywood actress, passed away from natural causes on November 7, 2025, at the age of 81. She was suffering from prolonged age-related ailments, and her cause of death was reported to be a heart attack. Zarine was known as a multifaceted individual with talents in acting, interior design, and television hosting. In her personal life, she was a loving wife and a caring mother. Her marriage to Sanjay Khan is arguably the most talked-about aspect of her life. Recently, her funeral was held in accordance with Hindu customs, leaving fans confused. Zarine’s daughter, Farah Khan Ali, commented on the issue.
Zarine Khan’s daughter, Farah’s comment on her mother’s Hindu funeral
Jewellery designer, Farah Khan Ali, has paid an emotional tribute to Zarine Khan after she succumbed to cardiac arrest. Farah is the daughter of Zarine Khan and Sanjay Khan, and the sister of Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, and Zayed Khan. As the buzz around Zarine Khan’s Hindu cremation continues, Farah’s statement shut down the trolls. For context, Zarine Khan was born Zarine Katrak, and she maintained her Parsi heritage and did not convert to Islam after marrying Sanjay Khan. As per Zarine’s wishes, her final rites were performed according to Hindu rituals. Farah praised the decision, saying her mother valued ‘Humanity’ above all religious labels. Farah wrote:
“Born a Parsi, Married as a Muslim and cremated according to Hindu rites. She epitomised Humanity and is someone whose legacy we hope to live.”
