In a deeply saddening turn of events, Zarine Katrak Khan, the wife of veteran Bollywood actor Sanjay Khan and mother of Zayed Khan and Sussanne Khan, passed away on Friday at the age of 81. Her demise comes just a day after the passing of actress Sulakshana Pandit, leaving the film industry in a state of shock once again. According to reports, Zarine Katrak had been suffering from age-related ailments for quite some time and breathed her last at her Mumbai residence.
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Zayed Khan Performed Zarine’s Last Rites
Her last rites were performed on Friday evening, following Hindu rituals. Zayed Khan was seen wearing a sacred thread around his neck during the rituals, indicating his adherence to traditional customs. Several emotional visuals from the funeral have surfaced online, showing family members and friends bidding a tearful farewell. Many prominent Bollywood personalities attended Zarine Khan’s funeral to pay their last respects.
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Among those spotted were Hrithik Roshan, Jaya Bachchan, Kajol, Bobby Deol, Aly Goni, Ronit Roy, Poonam Dhillon, and Sonal Chauhan. Hrithik, who was once married to Zarine’s daughter Sussanne Khan, was seen offering support to the grieving family during this difficult time. Sanjay Khan and Zarine Katrak shared a love story that was nothing short of cinematic. The couple met at a bus stop and soon became friends.
Zarine Khan Last Rites
At the time, Sanjay was just 18 years old. In an old interview with one of the media houses, Zarine fondly recalled their first date on a beach, describing how Sanjay arrived in a white shirt and trousers, wearing Kolhapuri slippers and holding a book by Tolstoy. She remembered being captivated by his charm as he spoke about his life. The very next day, Sanjay proposed to her. Zarine had playfully replied, *“If I still have feelings for you after a year, I will!” That witty answer won Sanjay’s heart, and a year later, the two tied the knot in 1966.