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Zayed Khan Defends Mother's Hindu Funeral
30 Mar
Summary
- Zayed Khan explained his mother's funeral followed her last wish.
- He stated his family is secular and values humanity above all.
- Zarine Khan briefly acted in Hindi cinema and married Sanjay Khan.
Actor Zayed Khan has addressed the public scrutiny surrounding the funeral rites of his mother, Zarine Khan, who passed away in Mumbai last November at the age of 81. The visuals of Zayed performing the last rites according to Hindu traditions had ignited a debate, given Zarine's Parsi heritage.
Khan clarified that the decision was driven by his mother's profound final wish, shared years prior, to have her ashes scattered in a river. He stated, "Whatever your mother's last wishes, it will be done." This personal sentiment took precedence over external opinions.
Speaking on his family's values, Zayed highlighted their secular nature, emphasizing that religion is a personal matter and humanity is their primary belief. He noted that while he understands the situation might take time for some to comprehend, his family embraces diversity.
Zarine Khan had a connection to Hindi cinema, appearing in the 1963 film 'Tere Ghar Ke Samne.' She married actor Sanjay Khan in 1966, and they shared a long marriage. Zarine Khan is survived by her husband Sanjay, and their children: Zayed, Sussanne Khan, Farah Khan Ali, and Simone Arora.
