Former actor and Sanjay Khan's wife, Zarine Khan, passed away at her Mumbai residence in 2025. Her last rites were widely covered by the media and were attended by several celebrities. However, what sparked discussion on the internet was her son Zayed Khan performing her last rites as per Hindu rituals. Now, Zayed has addressed the backlash, revealing that it was his mother’s final wish for her ashes to be immersed in a river.

Zayed Khan addressed mother’s funeral

During a recent interview with Zoom, Zayed got emotional recalling his mother Zarine Khan’s final wish. The actor also addressed the questions raised over her Hindu funeral rites, despite her being married into a Muslim family and having Parsi roots. Zayed said that ‘insaaniyat’ (humanity) is the foremost religion in his home. The Main Hoon Na actor also revealed that his staff come from diverse backgrounds, and beyond taking care of their accommodation, food, and expenses, the Khan family also ensures their children have access to the opportunities they need.