A Magnificent Legacy: The Home, History and Final Farewell of Sanjay Khan’s Family

When the lights of Bombay’s film-world dimmed for a moment on that chilly November morning, they did so in the shadow of an iconic seven-storey bungalow in Juhu—a residence that bore witness to triumphs, tribulations and the quiet final voyage of one of Bollywood’s enduring couples: Sanjay Khan and Zarine Khan.

The House in Juhu: A Palace by the Sea

At the heart of this story sits the grand bungalow in Juhu, Mumbai, where Sanjay Khan and his wife Zarine Khan lived for decades. The house stands as a monument: a spacious seven-storey structure with sprawling grounds, a gated driveway, multiple entrances, and a storied address loved by the film fraternity. As noted in recent reports, the residence was estimated at around ₹350 crore.
It wasn’t just a house—it was home: where the Khan family celebrated launches, holidays, the end of film-shoots and the everyday rhythms of life. Reports indicate the surviving guests at Zarine’s final rites included the likes of Jaya Bachchan, Ritick Roshan, and other stalwarts of Bollywood—testaments to the couple’s network and legacy.

A Love Story from the Limelight

Sanjay Khan, born on 3 January 1940 in Bangalore, emerged from a family of Afghan-Persian lineage, into a career spanning acting, direction and production. Wikipedia+2DNA India+2
Zarine Khan (formerly Zarine Katrak) began life as a model and acted in films in the 1960s—most notably Tere Ghar Ke Saamne (1963) and Ek Phool Do Mali. The Indian Express+1
Their paths crossed, and in 1966 they married—though some sources list later years; regardless, their union became one of Bollywood’s enduring partnerships. The Economic Times described her as the “model-actress turned devoted wife” whose quiet strength underpinned their success. The Economic Times
Together they had four children: daughters Farah Ali Khan, Simone Arora, Sussanne Khan, and son Zayed Khan. DNA India+1

Life Behind the Doors of Sanjay “Plaza”

Inside the bungalow, the family name “Sanjay Plaza” carved in elegant letters above the main gate, reflected the ambition and status of its occupants. From film sets to business deals, the Khan residence became a symbol of success: lavish yet lived-in, a place that hosted dinners, film discussions and celebrations of old-school Bollywood.

Zarine herself found a second calling beyond acting: interior design. Reports say she took an active interest in designing their hotel venture, Golden Palms, and in her home’s interiors—a transition from ramp to living spaces that mirrored her evolution. Wikipedia
But life in the bungalow wasn’t always glamour. In 1989 a fire broke out on the set of The Sword of Tipu Sultan, produced by Sanjay Khan’s company—over 40 crew members died and Sanjay himself suffered 65 % burns, underwent more than 70 surgeries. Wikipedia The home then became a place of healing, recovery, re-building.
This residence witnessed not only the highs of stardom, but the ashes of crisis, the quiet behind the spotlight.

Zarine Khan’s Final Journey

On the morning of 7 November 2025 (per published reports), Zarine Khan peacefully passed away at her Mumbai residence at the age of 81, after a period of age-related illness and cardiac arrest. India Today+1
As word spread, Bollywood’s elite flocked to the Khan residence: Jaya Bachchan with daughter Shweta; Ritick Roshan; Rakul Preet Singh and others arrived to pay their final respects. The scenes at the front gate, the hushed conversations, the cameras capturing the black-clad guests—they served as a poignant reminder of the intersection between personal grief and public legacy.

What Zarine Left Behind

Zarine Khan’s legacy extends beyond her early film roles. She built a reputation for grace under pressure: staying by her husband’s side during his long recovery, and in her children’s lives as mentor and mother. Her investment in interior design and lifestyle work later in life reflected her evolving identity—a shift from being known as “the star’s wife” to someone whose own work commanded respect.
Following her death, industry publications took note not just of the loss, but of the message: the quiet strength of a woman who created an elegant home, supported a family under the limelight, and built a legacy of love rather than solely fame.The Economic Times+1
Her departure closed one chapter but left many open: the children legacy, the bungalow now heavier with memory, and Sanjay Khan’s role as single patriarch.

The House Becomes Mourning Ground

In the hours after her passing, the grand bungalow transformed. The lavish façade, once a backdrop for parties and premieres, now hosted mourners. The gates opened wide; the driveway scaled down from luxury cars to funeral limousines. Inside the home, the quieter rooms held memories—of birthdays, festive meals, children’s laughter, late-night film script discussions.
The fact that her final moments were within these walls adds a symbolic full circle: from the rush of silver-screen fame to the hush of private farewell.
The many celebrities arriving painted the scene: Bobby Deol, Jackie Shroff, Jaya Bachchan’s entourage—they came not just as fans but as extended family—an acknowledgment that the bungalow in Juhu is not merely real estate but a landmark in Bollywood’s emotional geography.

A New Beginning for the House and the Family

As Zarine rested, questions turned to what comes next. Will the house remain the family home? Will it evolve into something else—perhaps a heritage site? Some reports quoted the estimated value of the property as ₹350 crore, a sizable asset and a heavy responsibility.
For Sanjay Khan and the children, the real task may be turned inwards: preserving the spirit of the home rather than merely its structure. Their father’s earlier reflections suggest he interpreted the home as more than status—it was family, love, support, resilience.
Thus the bungalow may soon be less about crore-valued property and more about memory-valued purpose.

Why This Story Matters

This isn’t just celebrity gossip. It touches on deeper themes: the passage of time, the evolution of identity, the marriage between home-estate and human heart.
For Sanjay and Zarine Khan, the bungalow stood for both the golden age of Bollywood and the fragility behind the spotlight. It was where glamor and vulnerability co-existed. And now, in the wake of farewell, the same space invites reflection.

Final Word: A Farewell and a Promise

As dusk falls over Juhu and the lights in the mansion go off, something quiet remains. An era has ended, but in memory the house will always shine a little brighter.
Zarine Khan may have left the world, but she did so from the place she helped build: the home where her husband, children and friends will forever continue.
And for Sanjay Khan, the bungalow becomes more than a residence—it becomes a repository of love, loss and legacy.
When the gates of “Sanjay Plaza” close for the night, they do not shut off the story. They simply wait for the next chapter.