Zarina Wahab shares rare picture posing with son Sooraj Pancholi
Mumbai, April 25
Veteran Bollywood actress Zarina Wahab has shared a rare picture posing with her actor-son Sooraj Pancholi, ahead of their travel.
Zarina shared a heartwarming picture on Instagram with her son Sooraj, where the two are seen standing close as he lovingly embraces her. The mother-son duo can be seen holding their boarding passes, hinting at an upcoming journey together.
The veteran star did not drop any details about their travel and also omitted adding a caption to the picture.
Sooraj took to the comment section and dropped a string of heart emojis for the picture she had posted.
Talking about the 35-year-old actor, Sooraj, who is the son of actor Aditya Pancholi, made a comeback with the historical action film Kesari Veer after a four-year hiatus in 2025. Directed by Prince Dhiman, the film also stars Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Sooraj Pancholi and Akanksha Sharma.
Kesari Veer follows the story of Rajput warrior Hamirji Gohil, who fought against the Tughlaq empire to protect the Somnath Temple from destruction.
Sooraj was an assistant director on films such as Guzaarish by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Salman Khan-starrer Ek Tha Tiger. In 2015, he made his acting debut in the romantic action film Hero alongside Athiya Shetty. The film is a remake of Subhash Ghai's 1983 blockbuster film of the same name, which starred Jackie Shroff.
He then appeared in Satellite Shankar, released in 2019. Directed by Irfan Kamal, the film stars Sooraj Pancholi and Megha Akash. It is based on the lives of Indian soldiers and tells the story of their adventures.
After Satellite Shankar, Sooraj was seen in Time to Dance and followed the story of an injured ballroom dancer who gets her hopes up when she meets the perfect dance partner. Overcoming her painful past, she strives to succeed without losing her heart to her new teammate.
Meanwhile, Zarina is known for her work in Chitchor, Gopal Krishna, Madanolsavam, Chamaram, Palangal and Adaminte Makan Abu. She was last seen in Dacoit: A Love Story starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's nice to see Sooraj making a comeback after facing all those challenges. His debut in Hero was decent, but he really needs to choose better scripts now. Kesari Veer seems promising though, especially with the Somnath Temple storyline. Hope this film works for him!
Zarina Wahab is such an underrated actress from the golden era! Chitchor and the Malayalam films she did are classics. Good to see her staying relevant through social media. And Sooraj seems to have learned well from working as an assistant director under Bhansali and Salman. 💫
Honest opinion: Sooraj had all the opportunities with a star father and industry connections, but he didn't really make the most of them. Hero was average, and Satellite Shankar barely got noticed. Kesari Veer needs to be something special. Let's see if he can finally prove his mettle.
Lovely picture! I didn't realize Zarina Wahab was Sooraj's mother. She still looks so elegant at her age. Hope they have a wonderful trip together. By the way, Kesari Veer seems like an important film for him after his break. Keeping fingers crossed for his success! 🤞
No caption, but the picture says it all! Sooraj embracing his mom and holding boarding passes... maybe they're going on a holiday? So nice to see celebrities sharing such personal moments. Zarina ji's journey from Malayalam cinema to Bollywood is truly inspiring. ❤️
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