Bollywood's close-knit community gathered in mourning on November 10, 2025, for a poignant prayer meet at JW Marriott for Zarine Khan, the 81-year-old matriarch and wife of veteran actor-filmmaker Sanjay Khan, who passed away on November 7 due to age-related cardiac arrest after a prolonged illness. The intimate service, attended by family members and luminaries including Hrithik Roshan, Jeetendra, Rani Mukerji, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Salim Khan, Chunky Panday, Saif Ali Khan, Rakesh Roshan, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, and Bobby Deol, became a heartfelt tribute to Zarine's enduring grace and warmth, with emotional speeches underscoring her profound impact across generations. Farah Khan Ali, Zarine's daughter, shared a deeply moving video montage on Instagram, capturing the raw grief as old photographs of the late socialite flickered on a projector, evoking tears from all present and highlighting the family's unbreakable bonds even in sorrow.

Sussanne Khan, Zarine's eldest daughter and an acclaimed interior designer who was married to Hrithik Roshan from 2000 to 2014, broke down inconsolably during the proceedings, her sobs echoing the profound loss of a mother who was her pillar of strength. Dressed in a simple white saree adorned with red flowers, Sussanne arrived with folded hands in namaste to greet supporters, her two sons—Hrehaan and Hridhaan—from her marriage to Hrithik also in attendance, visibly supporting their mother and grandmother. Hrithik, who shared a close relationship with his former mother-in-law, delivered a touching eulogy, his voice steady yet laced with emotion: "It has been my privilege to love and be loved by you." The actor, accompanied by girlfriend Saba Azad and cousin Pashmina Roshan, stood steadfastly by Sussanne's side, a gesture that resonated as a testament to their amicable co-parenting and enduring family ties post-divorce.

Sanjay Khan, 84, recounted their serendipitous love story with tender nostalgia, revealing he first met the then-14-year-old Zarine at 18 and was instantly captivated by her "luminous, beautiful eyes," likening them to "looking at the world." Proposing on the spot, he recalled her witty response: "If I feel the same about you that I feel now, I'll say yes after one year," which he interpreted as proof of her intelligence and suitability as a life partner. Their union in 1966 produced four children—Sussanne, Zayed, Farah, and Simone Arora—whom Zarine nurtured with unwavering devotion. Zayed Khan, the actor-son, choked back tears as he declared, "My mother was my God. I'll miss her deeply," while grandchildren and other relatives added personal anecdotes of her nurturing spirit, painting a portrait of a woman who transcended her Parsi heritage to embrace Hindu rituals for her final rites, as per her expressed wish for "dah-sanskar" fulfilled by Zayed.

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Farah Khan Ali's extensive Instagram caption amplified the family's grief and gratitude, writing, "Zarine Sanjay Khan to the world—but to me and my siblings, simply our mother. She was my world, or so I thought... until I witnessed the overwhelming turnout of people from all walks of life who came forward to pay their last respects to a woman who made each one feel seen and heard—irrespective of class, social status, or faith." The outpouring of support from Bollywood's old guard and new faces alike reflected Zarine's role as a quiet force in the industry, hosting legendary gatherings at their Bandra bungalow and fostering connections that bridged eras. As the video circulated widely, garnering millions of views and messages of condolence, it served as a poignant reminder of loss's universality, with fans and peers alike celebrating her legacy of kindness amid the Roshan-Khan clan's united front in healing.

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