‘A privilege to be loved’: Hrithik Roshan pays emotional tribute to ex-mother-in-law Zarine Khan

Veteran actor Sanjay Khan’s wife, Zarine Khan, sadly passed away on November 7. To honor her memory, the family held a prayer gathering on November 10, where many industry friends came to offer their support.

A moving video from the event has emerged, capturing emotional moments as Sussanne Khan, Zayed Khan, and Sanjay Khan break down while paying their respects to their beloved mother.

Hrithik Roshan’s presence and tribute

Hrithik, who was once married to Sussanne and is Zarine’s former son-in-law, attended the prayer meet alongside his girlfriend, Saba Azad. A video shared on social media shows an emotional Hrithik paying his respects to Zarine. In the clip, he poignantly says, “It has been my privilege to love and to be loved by you.”

Unchanged bond after divorce

Even after the divorce between Hrithik and Sussanne, Zarine expressed in an interview with IANS that her relationship with Hrithik remains unchanged, saying, “He’s still like a son to me. The divorce hasn’t affected our relationship. Hrithik is the father of my grandchildren, and that bond will always remain.”

Family remembers Zarine Khan

Zarine Khan, who was married to veteran actor-producer Sanjay Khan and mother to actor Zayed Khan, passed away on November 7.

The family held a prayer meeting in her memory on November 10 in Mumbai.

Celebrities pay condolences

Several celebrities gathered to offer their condolences at the prayer meet, including superstar Hrithik Roshan, who was accompanied by his girlfriend, Saba Azad. Veteran actors Jeetendra, Rani Mukerji,

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, and others were also present to pay their respects to the family. A video has also surfaced on social media showing Salman Khan’s father, eminent writer Salim Khan, attending the prayer meet with his daughter, Arpita Sharma.

Legacy and family's loss

Zarine Khan’s demise has left a significant gap not only in her family but also in the cherished legacy of Bollywood’s golden era. She is survived by her husband, veteran actor-director Sanjay Khan, along with their four children: Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, Farah Ali Khan, and Zayed Khan. Among the first to arrive at the funeral was Hrithik Roshan, who shares a close relationship with the family, accompanied by his girlfriend, Saba Azad.