Sooraj Pancholi Opens Up On Why His Mother Zarina Wahab Never Divorced Aditya Pancholi

Sooraj Pancholi opens up about his parents Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi’s relationship, revealing why his mother chose not to separate despite many challenges.

Sooraj Pancholi with his mother Zarina Wahab, whom he credits for holding the family together despite challenges in her marriage with Aditya Pancholi.

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Actor Sooraj Pancholi recently opened up about the relationship between his parents, Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi, and addressed why his mother chose not to divorce Aditya despite his alleged relationships after marriage. In a candid interview with Hindi Rush, Sooraj spoke emotionally about his family dynamics and praised his mother for being the glue that holds the family together.

"She holds the entire family together, and she has really been through a lot because of us. I have never, ever seen her break down. She has never complained about anything,” Sooraj shared.

Highlighting Zarina Wahab’s resilience and independence, he added:"She has been acting since the age of 16. She’s almost 65 now. She is self-made and owns four homes. She doesn’t come from money. If she wanted to leave, she could have done it long ago. Sometimes, women don’t leave because they don’t have a backup... But that’s not the case with her.”

Sooraj further explained that his father never stopped Zarina from working and never interfered with her career.

"She has her mother’s home in Bandra, she has sisters — one of them in America — and brothers. She could have left at any time. But staying was her decision. It's an understanding between them, and I’m in no position to judge or comment on that arrangement."

Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi's Relationship

Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi got married in 1986. The couple has two children — actors Sooraj Pancholi and Sana Pancholi. Aditya has been surrounded by controversies over the years, with rumors linking him to actresses Pooja Bedi in the 1990s and later, Kangana Ranaut.

Sooraj Pancholi's Latest Work

On the work front, Sooraj Pancholi was last seen in Kesari Veer, which released in theatres on May 23, 2025.