Zarine Khan, wife of veteran actor and filmmaker Sanjay Khan, passed away at the age of 81 on November 6. The former actress, model, and interior designer breathed her last at her residence in Mumbai after battling age-related ailments for some time. She is survived by her husband and their four children — Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, Farah Ali Khan, and Zayed Khan.Ever since the news of her demise broke, the film industry paid their heartfelt tribute for the actress. The latest one to offer her condolences is veteran actress Saira Banu.She took to Instagram to mourn Zarine Khan’s demise, remembering her as a “dear friend full of grace, warmth, and wisdom.”She began her post with, “Zarine was very close to me, a dear friend with whom I shared many wonderful moments. She, Appaji and I would spend such lovely hours together…It was only in later years, when health began to trouble us, that we stopped meeting as often. But the bond of affection remained untouched.”“And you see at various occasions I was really surprised at this woman’s wisdom and how intelligently…just how patiently she handled her life…she knew the art of making things look warm and pleasant even on days when life wasn’t as pleasant. I always thought there was so much to learn from her,” she added.The veteran actress later praised Zarine’s elegance and artistic sensibility, saying, “Zarine had a remarkable grace about her house proud, artistic, and deeply rooted in beauty. Much like Appaji and myself, she had an eye for the finest things. We often found ourselves drawn to the same embroidery, the same designs even the same jewellery! I remember how Zarine and Shobha Kapoor would ask Appaji “Humare Liye Bhi Aisa Kada Banwaiye, Jo Saira Ne Pehna Hai”, “Humare Liye Bhi Aisi Earring Banwaiye Jo Saira Ne Pehni Hai”. It’s easy to put that she absolutely admired Appaji’s taste.”She further credited Zarine for her stregnth in holding their marriage together. She added, “What I admired most about Zarine was her quiet strength in holding her marriage together. Abbas was a flamboyant man, full of life and colour, and she complemented him with serenity and understanding. Her perspective on life and marriage was truly exemplary. Their lasting marriage, stands on the foundation of her patience, wisdom, and the deep love that sustained them through time.”
