Veteran actor and director Sanjay Khan’s wife Zarine Khan has died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Mother to Zayed Khan and Sussanne Khan, Zarine passed away at the age of 81. More details awaited on the funeral.
Zarine Khan dies
The former actress had reportedly been battling age-related health issues for a while. Following her death, she is survived by her husband and children, Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, Farah Ali Khan, and Zayed Khan.
Who was Zarine Khan?
Zarine Khan, whose maternal name was Zarine Katrak, was a renowned model, actress and interior designer who got famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Known for her striking beauty and poise, she was among the early faces who helped shape India’s fashion and advertising industry. Zarine also appeared in Hindi films, with notable roles in movies such as Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963), where she starred alongside Dev Anand. However, she was best known beyond her on-screen presence for her marriage to actor-director Sanjay Khan.
The couple met in the late 1960s and eventually got married, becoming one of the most glamorous pairs in Bollywood’s social circles. Despite the glitz surrounding their lives, Zarine largely stayed away from the limelight, focusing on her family and home. She was also the mother of actor Zayed Khan and fashion designer Farah Khan Ali.
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