Zarine Khan Funeral: Celebrities Pay Their Last Respects
Zarine Khan, wife of veteran actor Sanjay Khan, passed away on Friday at the age of 81 due to age-related health issues. Her funeral was held in Mumbai and attended by several notable figures from the film industry.
Last Rites Conducted by Zayed Khan
Her son Zayed Khan performed the final rites according to Hindu traditions, fulfilling his mother’s wishes to honor her heritage. Before marrying Sanjay Khan, Zarine followed Hinduism and bore the maiden surname Katrak.
“Honouring her wishes and her family heritage, the final rites were carried out following Hindu customs.”
Tributes from Family and Friends
Several celebrities came to offer their condolences, including Hrithik Roshan, Bobby Deol, Jackie Shroff, Rajat Bedi, Madhur Bhandarkar, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Zoya Akhtar. Emotional moments were captured as Zayed Khan, with visible tears, performed the rituals.
Other Notable Visitors
- Jaya Bachchan
- Shweta Bachchan
- Shabana Azmi
- Esha Deol
- Saba Azad
- Rohit Dhawan
- Jasmin Bhasin
- Aly Goni
They visited Zarine Khan’s residence earlier to pay their last respects before the funeral ceremony.
Author’s Summary
Zarine Khan’s funeral gathered industry icons who bid farewell as her son Zayed fulfilled her final wishes in a moving Hindu ceremony in Mumbai.