Sussanne Khan and Zayed Khan’s mother Zarine Khan passes away at 81 in Mumbai

Veteran interior designer and actress Sussanne Khan and Zayed Khan's mother, Zarine Khan, died in Mumbai on Thursday, November 7, 2025, aged 81. Family sources confirmed that she had been unwell due to age-related issues and passed away peacefully at home. The news of Sussanne and Zayed's mother left fans and those in the Hindi film industry sad about the death of a calm and caring woman.

Bollywood remembers Zarine Khan's grace and legacy

Born Zarin Katrak, Sussanne Khan and Zayed Khan’s mother, Zarine Khan began her career in the 1960s with modelling and brief film appearances, including small roles in Tere Ghar Ke Saamne and Ek Phool Do Mali. She married actor-producer Sanjay Khan in 1966, and the couple went on to become one of Bollywood's most admired pairs. Together, they had four children: Simone Arora, Farah Khan Ali, Sussanne Khan, and Zayed Khan.

With her sense of style and social warmth, Zarine Khan remained a familiar figure in Mumbai's cultural and charitable circles. Her last Instagram post, shared in July 2025, captured moments of happiness with her family and reflected the spirit that never died and the love for togetherness.

Zarine Khan was loved for her impeccable style, grace, and deep-rooted faith. Her last social media post was in July 2025, featuring family photos captioned "Happiness," reflecting her enduring optimism and love for her children and grandchildren.

The messages of condolence flowed in from all quarters after her death. A number of film stars visited the Khan residence to pay their respects, among them Hrithik Roshan, who is Sussanne Khan's ex-husband. Zarine's friends remembered her as "a woman of rare dignity and compassion," a woman who made long-lasting relationships within Bollywood's inner circles.

Following the announcement of Sussanne Khan and Zayed Khan’s mother passing, several notable personalities from cinema and fashion visited the Khan home in Mumbai to express their sympathies. Gauri Khan, Shabana Azmi, Rakul Preet Singh, Neelam Kothari Soni, and many other close friends of the family were there to share their condolences.

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