Actress Isha Koppikar recently shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Zarine Khan, mother of actors Zayed Khan and Sussanne Khan. In a touching social media post, Koppikar reflected on Zarine Khan’s remarkable ability to infuse every gathering with joy and life. She described Zarine as the ‘heartbeat of every gathering,’ someone who transformed simple moments into vibrant celebrations with her infectious laughter and warmth.
Koppikar elaborated on Zarine’s unique ‘joie de vivre,’ noting how she made everyone around her feel truly alive. Her presence was a constant reminder to embrace life fully, love deeply, and approach challenges with levity. The actress emphasized Zarine’s profound impact, stating that she touched countless lives with her kindness, energy, and unwavering positivity. She had an effortless way of uplifting others, simply by being her authentic self.
‘You lifted people without even trying simply by being yourself,’ Koppikar wrote, adding that Zarine’s light and the generosity with which she shared it would be forever remembered by family, friends, and even acquaintances. Despite Zarine Khan’s physical absence, Koppikar expressed that her spirit endures in every smile, story, and choice to embrace joy. The actress concluded her tribute with a profound sense of loss, stating, ‘Miss you deeply, Aunty Zarine. Thank you for teaching us how to celebrate life just the way you always did.’