Sanjay Khan`s wife Zarine Khan, mother of actor Zayed Khan passed away on Friday morning due to a sudden cardiac arrest. Zarine was 81 years old. As per reports, she passed away peacefully today, with her family and loved ones beside her. Her last rites was held in Mumbai on Friday afternoon and was carried out by her son Zayed Khan. 

Why did Zarine Khan`s last rites follow Hindu traditions? 

Before her marriage with Sanjay Khan, Zarine was a practising Hindu. Her maiden surname was Katrak. Due to this, her family performed her last rites as per Hindu traditions.