Mumbai, Nov 8 (NationPress) Veteran actress Saira Banu has paid a heartfelt tribute to Zarine Khan, who passed away on November 7, remembering her as a woman of extraordinary elegance. She expressed that what she admired most about Zarine was her inner strength in maintaining her marriage.

Saira took to Instagram, sharing two photographs of Zarine Khan, the wife of actor Sanjay Khan and the late actress Sulakshana Pandit.

Saira captioned the images: “Zarine was very dear to me, a close friend with whom I created many beautiful memories. She, Appaji, and I would enjoy such delightful moments together…It was only in later years, when health issues arose, that our meetings became less frequent. However, our bond of affection remained unaltered.”

“On various occasions, I was genuinely surprised by this woman's wisdom and how intelligently…just how patiently she navigated her life…she mastered the art of making even the most challenging days appear warm and pleasant,” she added.

Saira believes there was so much to learn from Zarine Khan.

“Zarine possessed a remarkable elegance about her home, proud, artistic, and deeply rooted in beauty. Much like Appaji and myself, she had an eye for the finest things. We often gravitated towards the same embroidery, the same designs, even the same jewelry!”

The veteran actress reminisced: “I recall how Zarine and Shobha Kapoor would ask Appaji, ‘Please create a bracelet for us like the one Saira wore,’ and ‘Please make earrings for us similar to the ones Saira wore.’ It’s evident she truly admired Appaji’s taste.”

“What I respected the most about Zarine was her quiet strength in keeping her marriage intact.”

Saira concluded her post by honoring the two stars.

“Abbas was a vibrant man, full of life and color, and she complemented him with tranquility and understanding. Her insights on life and marriage were genuinely exemplary. Their enduring marriage rests on her patience, wisdom, and the profound love that supported them over time,” Saira concluded.

Zarine Khan passed away at the age of 81 after battling age-related health issues. According to sources, Zarine, who was the mother-in-law of Hrithik Roshan, had been struggling with age-related ailments for some time. She passed away on November 7 at her residence in Mumbai.