Zareen Khan Requests Prayers for Hospitalised Mother, Opens Up About Online Harassment
Mumbai, India – October 24, 2025: Bollywood actress Zareen Khan shared an emotional update on her Instagram Stories, revealing that her mother has been admitted to the hospital. She wrote, “Mom admitted to the hospital. Please keep her in your prayers.”
The actress has not provided additional details about her mother’s health, but her post drew an outpouring of support from fans and well-wishers.
Addressing Online Harassment
Recently, Zareen took to Instagram to speak out against netizens posting inappropriate comments on her posts. In a video, she expressed frustration, saying, “Hello everyone. Is this happening to you too? The moment I post something, such comments start flooding in. People post water and peach emojis; some write 'service available', 'boys come over', or even 'need a boyfriend, alone at home'.”
She added, “It doesn’t matter what I share; people find a way to post disgusting remarks. Some comments are so filthy, it’s shocking.” The actress captioned the post, “Yeh kya chakkar hai.... Koi samjhaao please. Aur kya aap logon ke saath bhi yeh ho raha hai? Let me know in the comments.”
Work Front: Short Drama Debut
Zareen recently made her debut in the vertical short drama format with Pocket TV’s ‘Phir Se Restart’, where she played herself. Reflecting on the experience, she said, “This was my first time working in a vertical short drama format. The whole experience was really fun. The shoot was quick, the concept was refreshing, and I got to play myself in Phir Se Restart, Zareen Khan the actress. It was new, fresh, and something I really enjoyed doing. Short dramas have finally made their mark in India.”
The actress is also known for her efforts to discover new talent in fashion. She often organises contests for aspiring designers, turning challenges into opportunities for raw talent to shine.